Public Information Officer and Strategic Communications Services
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Questions due by October 26th, 2026.
Submission deadline is November 6th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M.
Contract period is January 1st, 2027 through December 31st, 2027.
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
City Of Linden
DESCRIPTION
The City of Linden seeks a vendor to provide public information officer and strategic communications services to promote city initiatives, manage the city’s public image, and keep residents, businesses, and media informed about important news, events, and emergencies. Services will include developing strategic messages and talking points aligned with the mayor’s and city administration’s priorities, as well as researching, writing, editing, and distributing press releases.
The selected vendor will manage media relations, respond to media inquiries, proactively pitch stories, and build professional relationships with reporters, editors, and producers. The vendor will also develop and implement crisis and emergency communications plans for situations such as public safety incidents, severe weather, and major service disruptions.
Additional responsibilities will include coordinating press conferences, supporting community outreach and engagement across Linden’s diverse community, collaborating with the website manager to maintain current information on the city’s official website, and drafting content for the city’s official social media channels. The contract period will be one year. Questions must be submitted by October 26, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due November 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 26, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by City Of Linden. The work is located in Linden, New Jersey, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Public relations or strategic communications firm with municipal or government experience
- Demonstrated expertise in media relations, press release development, and crisis communications
- Experience coordinating press conferences and public events
- Strong digital content capabilities across government websites and social media
- Ability to support community outreach and communications for diverse populations
- Professional team available for rapid response during emergencies
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