Strategic Communications - City Administration and Economic Development
ID: RFQ 17-25
• State: California
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Description
Background
The City of Palm Springs, an internationally recognized resort community in Southern California's Coachella Valley, is seeking to engage qualified firms for professional strategic communications services. The City aims to enhance communication with its residents, businesses, and stakeholders regarding municipal operations, public policies, and major projects.
This initiative is part of the City's commitment to providing timely and accurate information and supporting community engagement efforts.
Work Details
The scope of work includes:
1) For City Administration and Communications:
a) Development of public education programs and communication strategies;
b) Content support for newsletters, mailers, brochures, FAQs, op-eds, news releases, and video messaging;
c) As-needed external affairs support including community meetings and market research.
2) For the Department of Economic Development:
a) Strategic communications for the Palm Springs Convention Center modernization project;
b) Preparation of materials such as fact sheets, FAQs, presentations, press releases;
c) Community engagement facilitation;
d) Strategic counsel for government relations;
e) Media relations support including crisis communications.
Period of Performance
The contract will be for an initial term of three years with two optional one-year renewals at the City's discretion.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed within the City of Palm Springs, California.
Bidder Requirements
Responders must have a minimum of three years' experience in strategic communications for municipal clients (City Administration), and seven years' experience with at least five years specifically for municipal clients (Economic Development). Responders must also possess a valid business license from the City of Palm Springs. Local businesses may receive preference if they meet specific criteria outlined in the RFQ.
The City of Palm Springs, an internationally recognized resort community in Southern California's Coachella Valley, is seeking to engage qualified firms for professional strategic communications services. The City aims to enhance communication with its residents, businesses, and stakeholders regarding municipal operations, public policies, and major projects.
This initiative is part of the City's commitment to providing timely and accurate information and supporting community engagement efforts.
Work Details
The scope of work includes:
1) For City Administration and Communications:
a) Development of public education programs and communication strategies;
b) Content support for newsletters, mailers, brochures, FAQs, op-eds, news releases, and video messaging;
c) As-needed external affairs support including community meetings and market research.
2) For the Department of Economic Development:
a) Strategic communications for the Palm Springs Convention Center modernization project;
b) Preparation of materials such as fact sheets, FAQs, presentations, press releases;
c) Community engagement facilitation;
d) Strategic counsel for government relations;
e) Media relations support including crisis communications.
Period of Performance
The contract will be for an initial term of three years with two optional one-year renewals at the City's discretion.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed within the City of Palm Springs, California.
Bidder Requirements
Responders must have a minimum of three years' experience in strategic communications for municipal clients (City Administration), and seven years' experience with at least five years specifically for municipal clients (Economic Development). Responders must also possess a valid business license from the City of Palm Springs. Local businesses may receive preference if they meet specific criteria outlined in the RFQ.
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Agency
Opportunity Type
RFQual (Request for Qualification)
Opportunity ID
RFQ 17-25
Response Deadline
Jan. 6, 2026
Past Due
Date Posted
Dec. 4, 2025
Source
Pre-Bid Conference
Yes - Not Mandatory 12/16/2025 11:00 AM (PST) https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting NzAzMGE0MmItZmMxMC00OTg5LTkxZTAtMDYyYmFmZjIzNDg0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ce909baf-47c3-4285-b119-b304fb2ce3c7%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%227eb033c7-9bfc-4840-9193-888e6c4c583d%22%7d
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$50,000 - $250,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 12/4/25 City of Palm Springs in California issued RFQual (Request for Qualification) Strategic Communications - City Administration and Economic Development with ID RFQ 17-25 due 1/6/26.
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Notes
These services may be collectively awarded to one firm or awarded to multiple firms. If awarded separately they are intended to be distinguished by 1) City Administration and Communications, and 2) Department of Economic Development, either of which may retain one or more firms.
The term of this contract will be for three years, with two one-year options to renew at the City’s sole discretion.
The term of this contract will be for three years, with two one-year options to renew at the City’s sole discretion.
Other Details
The City of Palm Springs, with a full-time population of approximately 48,000 residents, is an internationally recognized resort community located in Southern California’s Coachella Valley. The City is served by one of the most forward-thinking City Councils in the State of California.
Residents, businesses, and community stakeholders depend on the City to provide timely, accurate information regarding municipal operations, public policies, City Council initiatives, major projects and programs, and local emergency response efforts. To support these needs, the City is seeking to retain a firm or multiple firms to provide on-call strategic communication services in partnership with the City Manager’s Office, the Communications Department, and the Economic Development Department.
Residents, businesses, and community stakeholders depend on the City to provide timely, accurate information regarding municipal operations, public policies, City Council initiatives, major projects and programs, and local emergency response efforts. To support these needs, the City is seeking to retain a firm or multiple firms to provide on-call strategic communication services in partnership with the City Manager’s Office, the Communications Department, and the Economic Development Department.