When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on October 20, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by City Of Minneapolis. The work is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Public engagement and strategic communications consultancy. Experience serving public agencies and managing community outreach programs. Expertise in inclusive engagement with disadvantaged, cultural, and underrepresented communities. Capabilities in marketing, branding, content development, events, surveys, and engagement analytics. Established partnerships with local community and development organizations. Demonstrated ability to manage multi-year, multi-stakeholder projects.

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Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesPosted: September 19, 2026Deadline: October 20, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Minnesota agency is seeking a consultant to lead inclusive public engagement, communications, marketing, stakeholder outreach, events, surveys, and partnership coordination across seven focus areas. The contract term is two years.

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CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

RFP Release: September 18th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: September 24th, 2026

Questions on RFP Due: September 28th, 2026

Responses to Questions Posted: October 2nd, 2026

Proposals Due: October 20th, 2026

Estimated Consultant Selection: November 2026

Estimated Services Start Date: January 2027

Estimated Services End Date: December 2028

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 28, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Minneapolis

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DESCRIPTION

The agency seeks a public engagement consultant to develop and implement engagement activities and materials that create meaningful connections with residents and relevant stakeholders across seven focus areas. Engagement efforts must include disadvantaged, cultural, and underrepresented communities.

The consultant will provide project management, strategic communications planning, press releases, transparent messaging, brand strategy, targeted marketing campaigns, graphics and infographics, partner communication toolkits, and performance tracking. The work will also include stakeholder mapping, community engagement events, inclusive outreach strategies, partnership development with local organizations, interactive surveys, targeted stakeholder communications, and documentation of participation metrics.

The consultant will coordinate with local engagement and community development organizations to reach community stakeholders, local leaders, and institutional figures. The contract period will be two years, and all questions must be submitted by September 28, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on October 20, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Minneapolis. The work is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Public engagement and strategic communications consultancy
Experience serving public agencies and managing community outreach programs
Expertise in inclusive engagement with disadvantaged, cultural, and underrepresented communities
Capabilities in marketing, branding, content development, events, surveys, and engagement analytics
Established partnerships with local community and development organizations
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-year, multi-stakeholder projects

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