When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 8, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $86,000.

It was issued by Town Of Barnstable. The work is located in Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Proven experience in airport or transportation sector communications. Expertise in public relations, marketing, and media campaign management. Skilled in digital strategy, social media, and SEO optimization. Capabilities in graphic design and content development for multiple platforms. Experience with stakeholder and community engagement. Ability to provide analytics and performance reporting.

Communications Management and Community Outreach Services (Due June 22, 2026)

Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

Hyannis, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted: May 29th, 2026Deadline: June 22nd, 2026

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SUMMARY

The airport is soliciting services for communications management and community outreach, including media relations, PR campaign development, social media management, marketing collateral, and stakeholder engagement.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of five years of experience in communications management and community outreach services.
Must be an established business, corporation, partnership, or consultant.
Must possess all necessary current licenses and registrations to perform the function of the consultant.
Must provide a detailed rate schedule.
Must provide financial statements for two previous calendar years.
Must sign the certificate of non-collusion.
Must complete the state taxes certification clause.

BUDGET

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$86,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

May 28th, 2026: RFP available on the Town of Barnstable Procurement Portal.

June 8th, 2026: Last day for written questions due by 12:00 Noon.

June 22nd, 2026: Proposals due by 12:00 Noon.

Week of June 21st, 2026: Optional interview period.

Week of June 29th, 2026: Estimated award.

July 1st, 2026: Estimated contract period to begin.

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 8th, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Town Of Barnstable

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks a qualified vendor to provide on-call communications management and community outreach services for an airport in Massachusetts. The selected company will assist in proactive media campaigns, public involvement, and management of responses to high-profile, technical, and sensitive media inquiries.

Key responsibilities include organizing and coordinating public relations messaging, implementing outreach strategies across multiple platforms, and developing a quarterly newsletter featuring airport news, events, and stories to enhance the airport's brand. The scope also involves reporting on the effectiveness of these strategies, collaborating with executive management to create promotional materials, and developing marketing collateral and graphic design for various media outlets.

Additional services encompass the development of case studies and market surveys, digital and social media planning and maintenance, public relations activities such as speeches, presentations, media interviews, reputation management, airport branding, sponsorship and event management, and trade show support. The contract also covers analytics for web and social media traffic, recommendations for SEO optimization, and website design updates, maintenance, and content development. The contract period will be for one year.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 8, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $86,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Town Of Barnstable. The work is located in Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Proven experience in airport or transportation sector communications
Expertise in public relations, marketing, and media campaign management
Skilled in digital strategy, social media, and SEO optimization
Capabilities in graphic design and content development for multiple platforms
Experience with stakeholder and community engagement
Ability to provide analytics and performance reporting

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