Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, and Crisis Management Services

Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

Rhode Island, United StatesPosted 20 days agoDeadline: May 1st, 2026

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SUMMARY

Rhode Island is requesting proposals for public relations, communications, marketing, crisis management, and graphic design services.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be an experienced firm providing public relations, marketing, and crisis management services
Must submit proposal by email to [email protected]
Must not make personal contact with RITBA staff or Board of Directors regarding this RFP
Must provide hourly rates by employee or title for 2026 and 2027
Must file an affidavit regarding political campaign contributions with the RI State Board of Elections if providing services at a cost of $5,000 or more
Must keep proposal to no more than fifteen single-sided 8.5 x 11 pages (excluding specific sections)
Must use no less than size 12 font

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Proposals must be submitted no later than May 1st, 2026, at 2:00PM EDT.

Issuing Agency

Rhode Island Turnpike And Bridge Authority

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks vendors to deliver comprehensive public relations, communications, marketing, and crisis management services in Rhode Island. The scope of work includes providing communication services, implementing marketing initiatives such as plans, digital strategies, and collateral, and offering expert guidance and communications in crisis management situations.

The contractor will also be expected to provide graphic design support as part of the overall communications and marketing strategy. Qualified vendors should demonstrate experience executing multi-channel marketing, public relations campaigns, and crisis management for organizations.

Proposals should highlight the vendor’s approach, relevant expertise, and prior success with similar public sector or community-facing projects.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.