Comprehensive Communication Services
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
VerifiedCONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Publish and issue RFP: June 25th, 2026
Pre-Submittal Questions: July 9th, 2026
Response to Questions: July 10th, 2026
Submittal Due Date: July 21st, 2026
Submittal Evaluated: August 1st, 2026
Award Recommendation: August 1st, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Tacoma Public Utilities
DESCRIPTION
The selected vendor will provide a comprehensive suite of communication services, including marketing, public relations, and community engagement support. Core responsibilities include implementing social media strategies, content development, scheduling, and posting, as well as evaluating emerging platforms and integrating industry blogs and information sources. The vendor will offer strategic and tactical assistance to enhance the client's social media presence.
Website support services will involve creating and updating content—including writing, graphics, and limited code—as well as providing optimization and strategic guidance related to digital properties. Public relations and media services are also required, covering advertising campaign planning, development, placement, outreach material evaluation, and execution of marketing initiatives.
The vendor will play a key role in employee and internal communications by developing and implementing communication strategies, creating toolkits, templates, and materials, and providing web and graphic support. Brand management responsibilities include ongoing brand stewardship and the development and refinement of key messages. Additionally, the company must deliver customer-focused communication strategies by researching audience segments to tailor messaging that prioritizes clarity, accessibility, and ease of understanding. The contract term is for two years.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- This RFP closed on July 21, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $50,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Tacoma Public Utilities. The work is located in Tacoma, Washington, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Full-service communications or marketing agency with proven experience in public sector or large organizations
- Expertise in multi-channel communications, including social media, web, and public relations
- Demonstrated ability to create and implement branding and internal/external communication strategies
- Skilled in content creation, digital marketing, and community engagement
- Established presence or client base in Washington State
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