Public Information Officer and Strategic Communications Services

The government authority located in Modesto, CA needs an onshore United States organization to provide public information officer and strategic communications services on an as-needed basis for a two-year contract period. The selected vendor must perform the work onsite. The requested scope includes establishing communication procedures, managing public records requests, serving as the agency's public information officer, and delivering strategic communications counsel. Additional required services encompass media relations, issues and crisis management, proactive storytelling, community engagement, message development, and measurement and transition support. The buyer requires digital submission of proposals via email or online, and seeks budget proposals directly from bidders. Bidders must submit all questions no later than September 25, 2026. The buyer will hold a virtual pre-bid meeting on September 22, 2026.