Public Relations and Media Outreach Services

Riverside Transit Agency is seeking a firm to provide public relations services, including media outreach, strategic communications, social media content, video storytelling, and monitoring and reporting under a three-year base term with two one-year options.

Riverside Transit Agency


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Open (bidding)
RFP S26152
Dec 08, 2026 10:00 PM
Nov 09, 2026 07:06 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
dquevedo@riversidetransit.com
+19515655130
1825 Third Street, Riverside, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

Riverside Transit Agency seeks a qualified firm to strengthen its public visibility, media presence, brand image, and stakeholder engagement. Services include media relations and pitching; strategic and crisis communications; news releases, articles, newsletter content, and other written materials; social media strategy, content calendars, and monitoring; video concepts, storyboards, scripts, and interview questions; and ongoing media monitoring, campaign measurement, and reporting. Deliverables include weekly check-in meetings, monthly strategy briefs and media coverage reports, monthly social media content, at least one new story pitch per month, bi-monthly newsletter content, and at least two news releases per quarter. Bilingual and culturally competent content and media training are required as needed. The proposal must include a technical proposal, a letter of transmittal, a price proposal using the provided price forms, required forms, and supporting financial documentation. The solicitation specifies a three-year base term with two one-year options. The contractor must have at least five years of relevant experience. Travel is not required.

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
public relations servicesmedia outreachsocial media communications
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 16, 2026 06:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
Meeting ID: 217 384 515 418 273 8; Passcode: BD3wn2ZG
Nov 23, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions and Clarifications Due
Dec 02, 2026 01:00 AM-RTA Responses Due
Dec 08, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Jan 4, 2027-Virtual Interviews or Oral Briefings (Potential) (optional)
Potential interview/oral briefing date; virtual format indicated, but joining details are not provided.
Jan 5, 2027-Virtual Interviews or Oral Briefings (Potential) (optional)
Potential interview/oral briefing date; virtual format indicated, but joining details are not provided.
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) — $2,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — $2,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Exhibit B- Price Form RFP S26152Nov 03, 2026 04:16 PM
No Response RFP S26152Nov 03, 2026 02:52 PM
Exhibit C- Required Forms RFP S26152Nov 03, 2026 04:16 PM
Solicitation Document- RFP S26152Nov 05, 2026 09:26 AM
Exhibit B- Supplemental Price Form RFP S26152Nov 09, 2026 11:04 AM
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