Media Relations and Public Relations Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
RFQ Issued: July 24th, 2026
Deadline for Questions: August 14th, 2026
Responses Posted: August 18th, 2026
Proposals Due: August 28th, 2026
Review of Qualifications: September 1st–8th, 2026
Interviews: September 14th–18th, 2026
Notice of Intent to Award: October 1st, 2026
Anticipated Contract Start: November 1st, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Whidbey & Camano Islands Tourism
DESCRIPTION
The organization is seeking a media relations and public relations partner for a one-year contract. The selected provider will help secure high-quality earned media coverage, manage hosted media opportunities, evaluate and coordinate influencer partnerships, prepare spokespersons for media engagements, and provide strategic communications counsel.
Services will include developing seasonal story ideas and media angles; building relationships with journalists, editors, producers, writers, broadcasters, and travel media; identifying qualified media opportunities; and developing customized hosted-media itineraries. The provider will also identify and evaluate influencer opportunities based on audience quality, engagement, and relevance.
Additional responsibilities will include identifying emerging opportunities for destination storytelling, evaluating new communications platforms and media formats, developing talking points and key messaging, preparing representatives for media opportunities, identifying emerging travel trends, and recommending seasonal story opportunities. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Whidbey & Camano Islands Tourism. The work is located in Washington, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Public relations or communications agency with strong media relations expertise
- Demonstrated experience securing earned coverage in travel, tourism, or destination marketing
- Established relationships with journalists, broadcasters, editors, and travel media
- Expertise managing hosted media programs and influencer partnerships
- Strong strategic communications, messaging, and spokesperson preparation capabilities
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