When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 28, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $1,500,000 – $19,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Oregon Health Authority. The work is located in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Commercial Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Communications Strategy and Services (Due October 26, 2026)

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Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

Portland, Oregon, United StatesPosted: September 14, 2026Deadline: October 26, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Oregon Health Authority is seeking a contractor to provide strategic communications services for its tobacco prevention and cessation programs, including the Smokefree Oregon brand.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Key Person must have demonstrated work experience providing public health communications services including developing, testing, refining, and implementing tobacco prevention and cessation social marketing campaigns in English and other languages
Key Person must have demonstrated work experience in social marketing of public health issues
Key Person must have demonstrated work experience co-creating marketing materials through community engagement processes
Senior management Key Person must have demonstrated work experience working with Culturally Specific Communities
Must have a 100% Tobacco-free Workplace Policy or develop a plan to adopt one
Must not have any financial, professional, or pro bono connection or relationship with the tobacco, alcohol, or cannabis industries
Must be legally authorized to do business in the State of Oregon

BUDGET

Estimate

$1,500,000 – $19,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

84 months

TIMELINE

Questions/Requests for Clarification Due: September 28th, 2026

Answers to Questions/Requests for Clarification Issued: October 1st, 2026

Proposal Due Date: October 26th, 2026

Issuance of Notice of Intent to Award: November 19th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 28, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Oregon Health Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is procuring strategic communications services for its Public Health Division's Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section (HPCDP) and the Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP). The scope includes audience research, creative development, advertising placement, social media management, website strategy, community engagement, and technical assistance. The initial contract term is from approximately December 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, with options to extend up to a cumulative maximum of seven years.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 28, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $1,500,000 – $19,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Oregon Health Authority. The work is located in Portland, Oregon, United States.

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