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Community Outreach & Public Engagement Services

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Response Deadline11/21/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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General Info

Agency

California → Community Development Department of City of Menlo Park

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations Agencies

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 2026-100926-101526.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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RFP- 2026/27 Notice of funding availability for Below Market Rate Housing Funds

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Timeline

PostedOct 15

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Response DeadlineNov 21

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11/21/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTCin about 1 month

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyCalifornia → Community Development Department of City of Menlo Park

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia → Community Development Department of City of Menlo Park

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Full Description

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Performs public relations and community engagement for developers on City of Menlo Park affordable housing projects. Organizes community meetings and conducts outreach to neighbors and community groups to build project support. Requires experience in Bay Area urban planning outreach. Delivers a Community Outreach Plan and documented engagement results.

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