When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on July 27, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by City Of Providence Parks Department. The work is located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Social media marketing agency with strong content creation capabilities. Experience producing photography, video, and copy for public sector or community-focused clients. Demonstrated success growing Instagram engagement and audience reach. Ability to develop and manage recurring monthly content calendars. Familiarity with municipal brand standards and stakeholder coordination. Small to mid-sized creative firm able to provide responsive, ongoing support over a one-year term.

Social Media Content Creation Services (Closed)

The city is requesting a social media content creator to produce photography, video, and written content for parks and departmental communications, with a primary focus on Instagram engagement. The contract term is one year.

Must have demonstrated experience producing high-quality short-form video content for organizations or brands.
Must have demonstrated experience in professional photography for editorial and interpretive use.
Must have experience producing commissioned, work-for-hire content under client direction.
Must have familiarity with Instagram and Facebook content best practices and analytics.
Must have ability to write clear, engaging short-form interpretive copy.
Must have familiarity with Providence Parks.
Must have ability to work on location in Providence parks, including outside standard business hours and on weekends.
Must have access to professional-grade camera and video equipment.
Must be able to provide proof of insurance.
Must be able to provide a Certificate of Good Standing with the Rhode Island Secretary of State.
Must submit 2 copies of the bid in sealed envelopes.
Must include MBE/WBE forms with all required signatures.

Bid opening date: July 27th, 2026.

Work is anticipated to begin within 60 days of award.

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The city is seeking a vendor to provide social media content creation services for a city department and its divisions, with a focus on parks-related communications. The selected provider will create photography, video, and written content designed to highlight departmental work, raise awareness of parks available to the community, and attract new audiences.

The work includes producing platform-appropriate content tailored to distinct social media audiences, with primary emphasis on Instagram. The vendor is expected to optimize engagement through metrics such as reach, saves, shares, and follower growth on a monthly basis. Responsibilities also include developing a content production schedule in coordination with parks department staff, meeting an agreed monthly delivery cadence and hour allocation, adhering to city brand standards, and delivering compressed, social-media-ready versions of all final content.

Questions are due by July 17, 2026. The resulting contract will have a one-year term.

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