On-Call Communications and Multimedia Services

The City of Newport Beach is seeking qualified firms for on-call communications, creative, marketing, public relations, and multimedia services under a proposed one-year contract with two one-year renewal options.

City of Newport Beach


General
Open (bidding)
27-06
Sep 25, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 04, 2026 04:33 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Contact
stormey@newportbeachca.gov
+19496443087
100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The City of Newport Beach is seeking one or more qualified firms to provide on-call communications, creative, marketing, public relations, and multimedia services. Work may include communications strategy, messaging, press releases, media relations, articles, newsletters, website and social media content, public outreach, advertising and digital marketing, graphic design, branding, print and digital collateral, infographics, photography, video production, editing, animation, motion graphics, audio production, research, audience analysis, benchmarking, and performance measurement. Assignments may range from quick-turn deliverables to larger campaigns and may require project-specific scopes, schedules, and cost estimates. Proposers must demonstrate relevant qualifications, key personnel, an approach to the work, and at least three satisfactory references for similar services within the past three years or satisfactory work for the City within that period. The response requires a separate cost file, required City forms, and an Insurance Requirements and Attestation Form. The proposed contract term is one year with two additional one-year renewal options, subject to final approval.

Classification Codes
NAICS541613Marketing Consulting Services
PSCR708Public Relations Services(includes writing services, event planning and management, media relations, radio and television analysis, and press services)
Smart Codes
public relations consultinggraphic design servicesvideo production services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 4, 2026-Posting Date
Sep 14, 2026-Questions Due Date
Sep 18, 2026-Questions and Answers Posted
Sep 25, 2026-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) — $2,000,000.00
  • Drone Liability — $2,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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