When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 15, 2026.

It was issued by Meridian Township. The work is located in Okemos, Michigan, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Crisis communications and public relations firm with demonstrated emergency response experience. Strong media relations, spokesperson coaching, and strategic messaging capabilities. Experience monitoring traditional and digital media for misinformation. Ability to provide rapid, on-call support during high-risk events. Experience serving municipalities, townships, government agencies, or other public-sector organizations.

Crisis Communications Services (Due September 30, 2026)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Okemos, Michigan, United StatesPosted: August 11, 2026Deadline: September 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

The township is seeking an experienced crisis communications provider to update its crisis plan and deliver rapid, on-call media and spokesperson support during significant events. Services include media coordination, misinformation monitoring, corrective messaging, and leadership coaching.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience providing crisis communications support for local governments, public agencies, or public safety organizations
Experience supporting elected officials and executive leadership teams
Demonstrated understanding of public records, transparency, and governmental communication requirements
Ability to coordinate effectively with legal counsel, law enforcement, and emergency management personnel
Demonstrated ability to operate under intense pressure and public scrutiny
Experience managing misinformation, disinformation, or hostile media environments
Availability for rapid activation 24/7/365, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Must acknowledge receipt of activation request within one hour
Must provide initial strategic support within two hours of activation

TIMELINE

RFP Announced – August 10th, 2026

Questions Due – September 15th, 2026

Proposals Due – September 30th, 2026

Evaluation of Proposals – October 2026

Interviews (Optional*) – October 2026

Consultant Selected – October 2026

Contract Negotiation – November 2026

Township Board Approval – November to December 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 15, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Meridian Township

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DESCRIPTION

The procuring township seeks a vendor to provide crisis communications services, including updating its crisis communications plan and delivering rapidly deployable, on-call support during high-risk, time-sensitive, or reputationally significant events.

Services include reviewing and updating the crisis communications plan; providing immediate crisis media response; coordinating media inquiries, interview requests, press briefings, and news conferences; and developing media strategies that support township objectives while maintaining transparency and credibility. The vendor will also monitor traditional media, social media, and online platforms for misinformation and develop corrective messaging strategies.

The vendor will provide leadership and spokesperson support, including messaging guidance for designated spokespersons and on-call coaching for interviews, press conferences, and public statements. All questions regarding the opportunity must be submitted by September 15, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 15, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Meridian Township. The work is located in Okemos, Michigan, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Crisis communications and public relations firm with demonstrated emergency response experience
Strong media relations, spokesperson coaching, and strategic messaging capabilities
Experience monitoring traditional and digital media for misinformation
Ability to provide rapid, on-call support during high-risk events
Experience serving municipalities, townships, government agencies, or other public-sector organizations

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