Strategic Communications, External Media Relations, Public Relations and Brand Strategy Support Services.

The City is seeking a vendor to provide intergovernmental relations, public affairs, and strategic communications services. The agency needs to solve the challenge of aligning its public outreach with municipal priorities through cohesive branding, creative assets, and targeted public awareness campaigns. The scope of work covers content development across print, digital, web, and social media channels, alongside social media management and community engagement initiatives. Additionally, the selected partner must deliver digital communications support, including podcast assistance, media relations, communications advisory services, and continuous campaign performance analytics. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore organizations based in Canada. The agency requires the performance of all work to be conducted offsite. Bidders must register and pay a fee on the tendering authority's website to obtain the official request for proposals document without a watermark. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget for this initiative. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 2, 2026. Final responses can be submitted digitally either via email or through the online portal.