Referendum Communications Consulting

The School District of Beloit is seeking a communications firm to plan and implement messaging, community engagement, media relations, digital communications, and evaluation for three potential April 2027 referendum scenarios.

School District of Beloit


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RFP 2026
Oct 23, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 09, 2026 12:00 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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lgordon@sdb.k12.wi.us
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Description

The School District of Beloit is seeking a communications firm or consultant to develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan for three possible April 2027 referendum scenarios: operational only, capital only, or both. The scope includes strategic planning, audience sentiment research, messaging, accessible and multilingual print and digital materials, community listening sessions and informational meetings, stakeholder presentations, media relations, spokesperson support and media training, website content, video production and editing, email and social media campaigns, and communication-strategy evaluation. Proposals must address all three referendum scenarios and include the firm's qualifications, relevant school referendum experience, project team and resumes, approach and methodology, project timeline, at least three references from similar engagements, and a cost proposal covering fees, hourly rates, project phases, and reimbursable expenses. The selected partner is expected to support the district through post-election analysis and recommendations.

Classification Codes
NAICS541820Public Relations Agencies
PSCR708Public Relations Services(includes writing services, event planning and management, media relations, radio and television analysis, and press services)
Smart Codes
referendum communicationscommunity engagementmedia relations
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 9, 2026-RFP Release
Oct 16, 2026-Questions Due
Oct 23, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Nov 2, 2026-Firm Selection/Approval
Nov 9, 2026-Project Kickoff
Apr 6, 2027-Referendum Election
Requirements
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
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