Strategic Communications and Public Information Services

The Village of Riverside requires a qualified communications consultant to provide strategic communications and public information services. The requested scope includes developing and implementing a communications strategy for a proposed Public Safety Facility engagement and referendum, creating public information materials, managing media relations and digital communications, recommending community engagement strategies, assisting with branding, and monitoring media coverage. Only USA organizations with demonstrated experience developing communications strategies for municipalities or comparable public-sector organizations are eligible to bid. Interested vendors must email a Notice of Intent to Submit a Proposal and any RFP questions to Emily Stenzel at [email protected] by October 30, 2026. Final proposals are due by 4:00 pm on November 18, 2026, submitted either as three physical copies to the Village of Riverside or electronically. Proposals must include firm qualifications, experience with municipal public agencies and referendums, three professional references, pricing structures, and cost accuracy certifications.