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Construction Crisis Communications Management

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Response Deadline10/28/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity for Construction Crisis Communications Management involves providing specialized crisis communication services for prime contractors working on Florida Department of Transportation construction projects. The selected provider will serve as the primary point of contact for critical incidents, responsible for executing rapid-response messaging, monitoring media coverage, and drafting essential documents such as press releases, media statements, and social media narratives. The contract requires a provider with proven experience in rapid-response messaging to deliver comprehensive crisis communication plans and timely media statements. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 28, 2026, under NAICS code 541820.

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Agency

Florida Department of Transportation

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations Agencies

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DOT-RFP-27-6203LS.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Districtwide Public Strategic Communications Consulting Services on Misc Construction Projects FDOT

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Timeline

PostedOct 5

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Response DeadlineOct 28

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10/28/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTCin 22 days

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AgencyFlorida Department of Transportation

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Organization / AgencyFlorida Department of Transportation

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Performs crisis communication services for prime contractors on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) construction projects. Acts as the primary point of contact for crisis communications, executes messaging, monitors media coverage, and drafts media statements, press releases, and social media narratives for critical incidents. Requires proven experience in rapid-response messaging. Delivers crisis communication plans and media statements.

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