What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Stamford seeks a qualified individual or firm to provide multi-year strategic communications consultant services for its School Construction Program. The consultant will develop a comprehensive communications strategy and calendar, manage media relations and crisis communications, produce content such as newsletters and press releases, and maintain consistent branding across all channels. Onshore organizations in the United States are eligible to submit combined qualifications and proposals online via ProcureWare by December 3, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. Applicants must submit any questions through the ProcureWare Clarifications feature by November 19, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. The City of Stamford will evaluate qualifications based on experience and references that include a Connecticut municipality, each weighted at 50 points. Proposals meeting the qualifications criteria will be evaluated on relevant experience and cost.
Scope of work
- Develop a comprehensive communications strategy and calendar aligned with design, bidding, construction, and completion.
- Develop communications for students, families, staff, residents, municipal officials, and other stakeholders.
- Develop and execute a media relations plan, including press releases, pitching stories, and media inquiries.
- Produce content including blog posts, email newsletters, reports, and marketing materials.
- Update website content and ensure consistent branding across all channels.
- Manage external and public relations, including public announcements, traffic changes, and construction impacts.
- Prepare crisis communications response frameworks and advise leadership during high-stakes events.
- Lead weekly communications meetings and attend relevant school construction meetings in Stamford.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience (Qualifications) | 50 |
| References (Qualifications) | 50 |
| Relevant experience | 30 |
| Understanding of the program and communications needs | 25 |
| Quality and practicality of approach | 25 |
| Cost | 20 |
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of three to five years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, or marketing for a Connecticut municipality.
- Strong writing, editing, digital communications, and presentation skills.
- Experience with digital marketing tools and content management systems, specifically Squarespace.
- Experience providing communications services for construction or infrastructure programs.
Documents to include with your response
- Contractor’s Statement
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- City of Stamford State of Connecticut Contractor Verification (Public Act 16-67) Compliance Affidavit
- Certificate of Corporate Resolution or Certification as to Contract Signatory for LLCs
- Proposer’s Information and Acknowledgement Form
- IRS Form W-9
- Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Contract Compliance Regulations Notification to Bidders Form
- Supplier Registration Form
- Initial Disclosure Form
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Disclosure
How to submit
- Method
- Online via ProcureWare
- Instructions
- Submit online at https://stamfordct.procureware.com. Name saved files as 'Part A: Proposer Name Response to Stamford RFQ No. 2027.0179' and 'Part B Proposer Name Response to Stamford RFP No. 2027.0179'. Hard copy, email, and fax submissions are not accepted.