Communications Consultant Coordination and Support Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
VerifiedCONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Competitive Solicitation Posting Date: June 29th, 2026
Pre-Bid Conference: July 8th, 2026
Deadline for Submitting Questions: July 10th, 2026
Anticipated Deadline for Answers: July 15th, 2026
Bidder References Due: August 12th, 2026
Deadline for Submitting Bids: August 13th, 2026
Anticipated Interview/Demonstration Date: August 25th, 2026
Anticipated Announcement of Apparent Successful Bidder: August 26th, 2026
Anticipated Contract Award: September 11th, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Washington State Department Of Transportation
DESCRIPTION
The agency is seeking a vendor to provide communications consultant coordination and support services focused on strategic interagency collaboration to address mobility challenges within the regional transportation system during the delivery of major projects. The scope of work involves supporting numerous collaborative workgroups across multiple teams within the agency as well as with external partner agencies.
Services include organized and timely coordination and engagement with partners, project management, strategic and communication planning, public involvement and public information efforts, and the development of creative concepts. The selected vendor will also be responsible for applying communication production techniques, managing contact lists, and coordinating meetings and presentations. Expertise in digital communication tools is required to ensure efficient facilitation and dissemination of information.
The contract will span two years. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 8, 2026, and all questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by July 10, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 13, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 10, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $200,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Washington State Department Of Transportation. The work is located in Olympia, Washington, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Experienced communications consulting firm with a background in transportation or public sector projects
- Proven ability to manage interagency coordination and public engagement initiatives
- Skilled in strategic communication planning and digital communication tools
- Demonstrated project management capabilities for multi-year contracts
- Presence or capacity to operate within Washington State
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