Public Communications Services

The Town of Basalt is seeking a communications consultant to implement its public communications plan, including community engagement, bilingual content, digital and print materials, social media, and media support.

Town of Basalt


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Dec 15, 2026 10:00 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
gloria.kb@basalt.net
Submission Instructions
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Description

The Town seeks a communications consultant to implement its public communications plan and support municipal transparency and community engagement. Work includes producing a monthly community e-newsletter; managing Facebook, Instagram, and the Let's Talk Basalt portal; creating graphic design, photography, flyers, posters, and print advertisements; drafting press releases and assisting with media inquiries; and developing and administering community surveys. Key materials must be translated into Spanish. The consultant will coordinate with the Town Manager and department heads, and public communications require the Town Manager’s final review and approval. Proposals must include firm and team experience, at least three representative municipal or public-sector communications projects, verifiable client references with contact details, a technical approach, and a fee proposal using the Cost for Services matrix in Attachment A. The proposal is limited to fewer than 25 pages and 10 MB and must be submitted as a single PDF. The solicitation contains conflicting submission deadlines: the schedule states November 30, 2026, while the detailed submission instructions state December 15, 2026; confirm the controlling deadline with the Town.

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
municipal communications consultingsocial media managementspanish translation services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 16, 2026-Written questions due
Nov 20, 2026-Town issuance of addenda and question responses
Nov 30, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal deadline (schedule)
Dec 1, 2026-Evaluation and interviews of selected respondents
Dec 8, 2026-Town Council contract action and award
Dec 15, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal deadline (submission instructions)
Jan 12, 2027-Town Council contract action and award (alternate date)
Requirements
Required
  • Comprehensive General Liability
  • Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions)
  • Workers' Compensation
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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