Strategic Communications and Community Engagement Consulting

Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is seeking a consultant for strategic communications, public relations, public information, bilingual outreach, website and social media support, and community engagement services.

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PKARC-285-A
Oct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 05, 2026 03:00 AM
2 years base + 1 × 6 months option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Local
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Contact
tsida@rivco.org
+19519554937
3450 14th Street, Riverside, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Proposal RFP #PKARC-285-A
Description

Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is seeking qualified firms to provide strategic communications, public relations, public information, stakeholder education, community outreach, and informational messaging services. The selected consultant will collaborate with the District to refine the final scope, priorities, strategies, deliverables, and timelines. The anticipated work includes communications planning and audience segmentation; website content, navigation, accessibility, user-experience, and WCAG 2.1 Level AA improvements within Drupal; social media strategy, content, graphics, videos, scheduling, monitoring, and analytics; bilingual English-Spanish public-information materials; stakeholder outreach, listening sessions, workshops, and community engagement; media relations and public-relations support; and ongoing advisory services. Potential deliverables include communications frameworks, website review reports and content improvements, monthly social media and activity reports, media materials, community engagement plans, presentation and briefing materials, and annual communications evaluations. Proposals must address qualifications, relevant public-sector experience, key personnel, approach to service delivery, references, and financial information. The anticipated performance period is two years through August 31, 2028, with a possible six-month 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
strategic communications consultingpublic relations consultingcommunity engagement consulting
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 4, 2026-Release of Request for Proposal
Sep 16, 2026-Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
Meeting ID: 252 174 437 976 44; Passcode: cb2Lw6vb; dial-in: +1 951-465-8390,,341723878#; conference ID: 341 723 878#. RSVP required to tsida@rivco.org.
Sep 18, 2026-Deadline for Submission of Questions
Oct 1, 2026-Deadline for Proposals
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Vehicle Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability Insurance — $2,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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