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The City of Santa Monica is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to establish an as-needed vendor pool for communications consulting services over a five-year term. The project is divided into two primary scopes of work: Creative Services and Multimedia Production, and Earned Media, Public Relations, and Strategic Communications. These services are intended to support the city during a period of significant global visibility, including the 2027 Super Bowl LXI and the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The objective is to develop sophisticated and authentic messaging that strengthens the city's identity and fosters trust among residents, businesses, and international visitors. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 8, 2026. This solicitation is managed by the City of Santa Monica in California, with the primary point of contact being Tina Saloutos.

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Santa Monica seeks communications consultants for a five-year term ending October 8, 2026.

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California → City of Santa MonicaView Agency

NAICS

541613 - Marketing Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Santa Monica, CA, 90401, USA

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Communications_Consultants.pdf

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AgencyCalifornia → City of Santa Monica
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California → City of Santa Monica
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Tina Saloutos
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The City of Santa Monica is seeking proposals from qualified persons or firms to provide as-needed communications consulting services. The RFP is organized into two scopes of work: Creative Services and Multimedia Production, and Earned Media, Public Relations, and Strategic Communications. The City is entering a period of "renaissance" with global events like Super Bowl LXI in 2027 and the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, requiring sophisticated, coordinated, and authentic communications to residents, businesses, visitors, and a global audience. The selected consultants will help translate civic work into clear, compelling, and trusted messaging to strengthen Santa Monica's identity and deepen community trust. The City intends to establish an as-needed vendor pool for a five-year term.

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