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Crisis Communication and Media Response Specialist

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Response Deadline11/03/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for a Crisis Communication and Media Response Specialist involves providing strategic public relations advisory and messaging services for prime contractors working on State of Utah Division of Risk Management projects. The scope of work includes developing rapid response messaging within 12 hours of an incident, managing media relations, and offering strategic guidance to the Attorney General’s Office. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for deploying lead strategists to manage on-site war rooms and coordinate press conferences to ensure the delivery of approved communication plans. The contract requires the provider to maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits of 1 million dollars per occurrence and 3 million dollars aggregate. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is November 3, 2026, and the services fall under NAICS code 541820.

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Crisis communication services for Utah Division of Risk Management, deadline November 3, 2026.

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NAICS

541820 - Public Relations Agencies

Place of Performance

UT, USA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of KK27-101.

The full solicitation package (7 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PostedOct 9

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Response DeadlineNov 3

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11/03/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 22 days

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Performs strategic public relations advisory and messaging services for prime contractors on State of Utah Division of Risk Management projects. Develops rapid response messaging within 12 hours of incidents, manages media relations, and provides strategic advisory to the Attorney General’s Office. Deploys lead strategists for on-site war-room management and press conferences. Requires $1M/$3M CGL insurance. Delivers approved public messaging and communication plans.

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