When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on July 22, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by California African American Museum. The work is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced marketing and communications consulting firm. Proven success with integrated campaigns for cultural or public institutions. Expertise in content creation, social media, and paid advertising. Capability for media and public relations management. Track record engaging diverse and underrepresented audiences. Presence or ability to work in California.

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Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

Los Angeles, California, United StatesPosted: July 2nd, 2026Deadline: July 22nd, 2026

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SUMMARY

Three-year contract for comprehensive marketing and communications services to support exhibitions, programs, events, and institutional initiatives, with a focus on audience engagement and promotional strategies.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a legal entity registered to do business in the State of California
Must provide resumes for all staff assigned to the project
Must have 10 to 15 years of experience providing marketing and communications consulting services for art nonprofit organizations, museums, or relevant institutions
Must be located within 50 miles of the California African American Museum or demonstrate the ability to meet all contract requirements including onsite meetings
Must provide a Certificate of General Liability Insurance
Must submit all required attachments including Proposer's Certification Sheet and Bidder Declaration
Must comply with the Darfur Contracting Act Certification requirements
Must maintain criminal background clearance for all staff working on the job site
Must maintain Tuberculosis (TB) testing verification for all staff assigned to the project

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Release of RFP: July 1st, 2026

Submission of Written Questions: July 8th, 2026

Department's Response to Written Questions: July 10th, 2026

Final Date of Proposal Submission: July 22nd, 2026

Prequalification Evaluation: July 29th, 2026

Proposal Evaluation: August 5th, 2026

Cost Proposal Opening: August 7th, 2026

Notice of Intent to Award: August 10th, 2026

Agreement Award: September 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 8th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

California African American Museum

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DESCRIPTION

A vendor is sought to provide ongoing marketing and communications consulting services. The selected firm will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing integrated strategies to promote exhibitions, programs, public events, and institutional initiatives to diverse local, regional, and national audiences.

Key responsibilities include annual and long-range marketing strategy development, content creation and publication, and managing daily website updates related to exhibitions, programs, and news. The vendor must also develop and execute social media strategies, create engaging content, manage timely postings across all platforms, and oversee media and public relations efforts.

Additionally, the partner will manage paid advertising campaigns across print, radio, digital, and outdoor media, and identify and develop strategies for engaging new and diverse audiences, including younger demographics and underrepresented communities. The contract duration will be three years.

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When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on July 22, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by California African American Museum. The work is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced marketing and communications consulting firm
Proven success with integrated campaigns for cultural or public institutions
Expertise in content creation, social media, and paid advertising
Capability for media and public relations management
Track record engaging diverse and underrepresented audiences
Presence or ability to work in California

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