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Response Deadline10/19/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Public Liaison and Communication Services supports prime contractors on City of Kitchener infrastructure projects. The selected provider is responsible for managing public outreach and communication, which includes creating information materials for the city portal, maintaining mailing lists, and providing enhanced liaison services for high-value stakeholders. All activities must align with the mailing summaries outlined in Appendix D. The contractor is required to deliver specific outputs, including public information materials, detailed mailing logs, and stakeholder engagement reports. This opportunity is associated with NAICS code 541820 and has a response deadline of October 19, 2026.

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Subcontract for Kitchener infrastructure public liaison and communication services; deadline October 19, 2026.

Agency

City of Kitchener

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations Agencies

Place of Performance

CAN

Set-Aside

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Documents

This scope was carved out of Q26-138.

The full solicitation package (8 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Professional Services - Crestwood Avenue, Floyd Street and Woodward Avenue (Fairfield Avenue to Guelph Street) Road Reconstruction

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PostedSep 25

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Response DeadlineOct 19

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AgencyCity of Kitchener

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Organization / AgencyCity of Kitchener

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Performs public outreach and communication management for prime contractors on City of Kitchener infrastructure projects. Prepares public information materials for the City portal, manages mailing lists, and conducts enhanced public liaison for high-value stakeholders. Adheres to Appendix D mailing summaries. Delivers public information materials, mailing logs, and stakeholder engagement reports.

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