Communications and Media Consulting Services

The Cook County Land Bank Authority is seeking a communications and media consulting firm for media relations, social media management, community engagement, and coordination with a separately engaged thought leadership firm.

Cook County > Cook County Land Bank Authority > Office of the Executive Director


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Nov 11, 2026 10:00 PM
Oct 22, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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rfp-rfq@cookcountylandbank.org
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Description

The selected firm will provide media relations, including media planning, press releases, media-request support, coverage analysis, crisis communications, and an online annual report template with graphic design. It will develop and manage social media content and channels, oversee website content, and provide monitoring reports and performance metrics. Community engagement work includes advising on strategy and messaging, managing stakeholder outreach and relationships, and supporting special events with logistics, media outreach, talking points, speeches, and participant coordination. The firm will also coordinate with a separately engaged thought leadership firm, sharing media intelligence and supporting scheduling and message consistency. Thought leadership strategy and pitching are excluded from the initial scope while that firm remains engaged, but must be priced separately in case those services later fold into this contract. Proposals must include a monthly retainer and itemized pricing, firm qualifications, key personnel, an approach with preliminary concepts, work samples, at least three client references, insurance documentation or a broker letter, and the completed Economic Disclosure Statement and Forms. The contract is for one year, with up to two one-year renewal options.

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
media relations consultingsocial media managementcommunity engagement consulting
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 22, 2026-RFP Issued
Oct 27, 2026 05:30 PM-Mandatory Pre-Bidder's Meeting (required)
22nd Floor, Conference Room C
Oct 30, 2026 10:00 PM-Written Questions Due
Nov 04, 2026 11:00 PM-Responses to Questions (Addendum)
Nov 11, 2026 11:00 PM-Proposal Deadline
Nov 16, 2026-Interviews (if needed)
Nov 17, 2026-Evaluation
Nov 19, 2026-Negotiations
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Excess / Umbrella Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability / Errors and Omissions — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 2 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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