Strategic Communications and Community Outreach Services

RFQ Published: April 16th, 2026

Questions from Proposers Due: April 23rd, 2026

Questions and Answers Posted: April 30th, 2026

Proposals Due: May 7th, 2026

Anticipated Contract Award: May/June 2026

This RFP seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive strategic communications and community outreach services. The selected provider will be responsible for developing an overall communications strategy, including key messaging, copywriting, branding, and positioning for a project. Responsibilities include preparing talking points, FAQs, and communication protocols that align with project milestones.

The scope involves creating and implementing public outreach and engagement plans, supporting community meetings, workshops, and stakeholder briefings, and preparing outreach materials. The vendor is expected to summarize public input and feedback for further analysis. Digital messaging strategy is also required, encompassing the creation and management of videos, photography, graphics, and social media campaigns aimed at increasing public awareness and engagement while ensuring message consistency across platforms.

The firm should track and analyze engagement metrics, monitor social media and news for coverage related to the police station, and provide regular reports highlighting performance and strategic insights. Based on collected data and community feedback, recommendations for strategy adjustments should be made. The contract period will be for two years, and all questions must be submitted no later than April 23, 2026.