When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026.

It was issued by Indianapolis Housing Agency. The work is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Public relations and strategic communications firm with experience advising executive leadership. Demonstrated expertise in media relations, executive communications, and crisis communications. Experience supporting public agencies, elected officials, policymakers, or community-facing organizations. Strong capabilities in press materials, speeches, talking points, opinion editorials, presentations, and newsletters. Available to provide part-time, as-needed counsel and responsive support during high-profile events.

Strategic Communications and Public Relations Partner Services (Due September 3, 2026)

Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

Indianapolis, Indiana, United StatesPosted: August 8, 2026Deadline: September 3, 2026

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SUMMARY

The agency is seeking an as-needed strategic communications and public relations partner to advise executive leadership, manage media relations, develop communications materials, and support crisis communications.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide proof of current insurance including general liability, errors and omissions, vehicular liability, and workers' compensation
Must include Indianapolis Housing Agency as certificate holder and additional insured
Must demonstrate experience providing strategic communications, public relations, and executive communications services for public agencies, housing authorities, municipalities, or similar complex organizations
Must demonstrate success in media strategy, press relations, public awareness campaigns, and reputation management
Must demonstrate ability to provide strategic communications counsel during emergencies, sensitive organizational issues, and high-profile events
Must provide three references
Must comply with Section 3 worker labor-hour commitments per 24 CFR 75.19
Must submit separate technical and cost proposals

TIMELINE

Deadline for Questions: August 21st, 2026

IHA Response to Questions: August 27th, 2026

RFQ Submission Deadline: September 3rd, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 21, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Indianapolis Housing Agency

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DESCRIPTION

The agency seeks a strategic communications and public relations partner to provide part-time, as-needed support. The selected vendor will serve as a communications adviser to the chief executive officer and executive leadership team, helping advance the agency’s mission, strengthen stakeholder confidence, increase public awareness, and protect its reputation.

Services will include developing proactive communications strategies and providing responsive support for significant agency initiatives, public announcements, legislative engagement, and crisis situations. The vendor will support strategic communications, public relations, and media relations, including preparation of press releases, media statements, media advisories, speeches, talking points, executive correspondence, opinion editorials, presentations, newsletters, and other executive communications.

The partner will also provide crisis communications counsel during emergencies, high-profile incidents, and sensitive organizational matters. Additional support will include developing messaging for elected officials, policymakers, and community leaders. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026, and proposals are due September 3, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Indianapolis Housing Agency. The work is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Public relations and strategic communications firm with experience advising executive leadership
Demonstrated expertise in media relations, executive communications, and crisis communications
Experience supporting public agencies, elected officials, policymakers, or community-facing organizations
Strong capabilities in press materials, speeches, talking points, opinion editorials, presentations, and newsletters
Available to provide part-time, as-needed counsel and responsive support during high-profile events

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