Marketing and Communications Services

Allentown School District is seeking one or more marketing and communications firms for strategic planning, branding, campaign development, digital communications, media relations, community engagement, content creation, and performance reporting.

Allentown School District > Office of Financial Services > Department of Procurement


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Oct 20, 2026 06:00 PM
Oct 06, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
rfp@allentownsd.org
+14847654245
31 South Penn Street, Allentown, PA, USA
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Description

Allentown School District seeks one or more qualified firms to provide comprehensive marketing and communications services on an as-needed and/or ongoing basis. The scope includes discovery and strategic communications planning; brand positioning, messaging, identity standards, and brand-toolkit development; enrollment, recruitment, program, attendance, staffing, and other campaign development; paid-media strategy, buying, testing, and optimization; content strategy, written and graphic content, storytelling, and optional video or photography; digital marketing, accessibility, usability, SEO/AEO, email, and conversion support; analytics, measurement, dashboards, and reporting; and project management and coordination. The selected firm must provide a dedicated account manager or project lead, coordinate with the District's existing executive communications partner without duplicating executive communications functions, and demonstrate relevant public-sector or K-12 experience. Proposals must include an executive summary, firm qualifications, at least three comparable engagements and references, proposed team and staffing plan, technical approach and work plan, measurement and reporting approach, equity/accessibility/compliance information, cost proposal, required certifications and affidavits, and any exceptions or assumptions. The initial contract term is one year with renewal options at the District's discretion; no minimum volume or guaranteed expenditure is provided.

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
marketing communications servicesdigital marketing campaignsmedia relations services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 6, 2026-Issue Date
Oct 13, 2026 03:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 20, 2026 06:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Oct 23, 2026-Evaluation and Shortlisting
Oct 30, 2026-Interviews/Presentations
Nov 5, 2026-Interviews/Presentations End Date
Nov 12, 2026-Anticipated Award Date
Dec 1, 2026-Anticipated Contract Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Business Auto Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $500,000.00
  • Excess Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional (E&O) Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability and Data Breach — $2,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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