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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

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25-R08State & Local

Submission Closed10/06/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is seeking a single qualified firm to serve as its Public Information Officer and provide strategic communications counsel on an as-needed basis. Because the agency lacks in-house communications staff, the selected consultant will be responsible for establishing a proactive communication capability to inform the public, member agencies, and partners about regional transportation decisions and fund administration. The engagement is structured in two primary stages, beginning with the development of a comprehensive strategic communications plan, followed by the implementation of that plan through individual Work Orders. Key services include media relations, crisis management and rapid response, proactive storytelling, community and stakeholder engagement with Spanish-language capabilities, and support for California Public Records Act requests. The contract features an initial term of two years with a compensation cap of $500,000, and includes an option for StanCOG to extend the agreement for up to three additional years at its sole discretion. The firm must identify a named Public Information Officer and Senior Communications Counsel, who may be the same individual if they meet all criteria. Award selection is based on a points-based evaluation of the firm's understanding of the agency's needs, personnel qualifications, and overall approach. The selected consultant must comply with various regulations, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and California Labor Code Section 1775 regarding prevailing wage rates. Proposals are due by October 6, 2026.

General Info

StanCOG seeks a communications firm for PIO services, capped at $500,000 over two years.

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California → Administration

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541820 - Public Relations Agencies

Place of Performance

CA, USA

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8 pages · rfq

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 15

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 6

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Submission Closed

10/06/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → Administration

Contacts1 person available

OfficeModesto, CA, 95354, USA

Organization / AgencyCalifornia → Administration

Office AddressModesto, CA, 95354, USA

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James HanleyManager of Engineering

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Caplan CommunicationsPotomac, MD

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Full Description

This Request for Qualifications is issued by the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) to select one (1) qualified firm to serve as the agency's Public Information Officer and to provide strategic communications counsel on an as-needed basis. The selected firm will enter into a professional services agreement for an initial term of two (2) years , with an option, exercisable at StanCOG's sole discretion, to extend the Agreement for up to three (3) additional years . Compensation shall not exceed $500,000 for the two (2) year agreement term . This is a single-award solicitation. StanCOG does not intend to create a pool, a bench, or a pre-qualified list. Specific assignments, deliverables and fees will be negotiated through individual Work Orders throughout the contract term. StanCOG does not have an in-house public information officer or dedicated communications staff. The agency intends to establish that capability and to communicate its work proactively and consistently, so that the public it serves, its member agencies and its partners understand what StanCOG does, how regional transportation decisions are made, and how the agency accounts for the funds it administers. The first Work Order is expected to be a strategic communications plan for the agency. Subsequent Work Orders are expected to implement it. The capabilities sought include: Strategic communications counsel to the Executive Director and Policy Board leadership Public information officer services and media relations Issues management and rapid response Proactive media placement and storytelling about the agency's programs and projects Community and stakeholder engagement, including Spanish-language capability Message development, content, design and production Support for California Public Records Act requests Measurement, reporting, and a path to bringing capacity in house over time