Parks Levy Public Education and Communications

Clark County is seeking public education, communications, stakeholder engagement, and funding-measure strategy services for a potential regional parks levy.

Clark County > Parks and Nature


General
Open
RFP #962
Oct 07, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 09, 2026 12:00 PM
$70,000.00
1 year 1 month base + 1 × 1 year option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
evelyn.ives@clark.wa.gov
+15643975885
Submission Instructions
Mail
Clark County, ATTN: Office of Purchasing, 1300 Franklin Street, 6th Floor, Suite 650, Vancouver, WA 98660
Description

Clark County Parks and Nature is seeking a consultant to develop a communications strategy and public education program concerning a potential regional parks funding measure in November 2027. Services include funding-measure planning, public communications and messaging, stakeholder engagement, government relations, focus-group and voter-research integration, strategic planning, and community education regarding regional parks, trails, recreation, open space, funding gaps, and investment priorities. The County will provide branding templates, while its Public Information Office will disseminate, print, and finalize communications materials. The anticipated deliverables include a public education and communications strategy, analysis of market research and focus-group findings, stakeholder-development and engagement support, presentations, talking points, fact sheets, frequently asked questions, digital content, and related outreach materials. Proposals must include relevant experience, references, a project approach, schedule, and a lump-sum cost. The anticipated contract value is $70,000, with a one-year-and-one-month initial term and a possible one-year extension.

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 education campaignspublic communicationsparks levy outreach
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 23, 2026 11:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Sep 24, 2026-Addendum Deadline
Oct 07, 2026 06:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Oct 8, 2026-Proposal Review/Evaluation Period
Oct 19, 2026-Interviews
Oct 26, 2026-Selection Committee Recommendation
Oct 27, 2026-Contract Negotiation/Execution Period
Nov 16, 2026-Contract Intended Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Yes
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