Request for Proposal (RFP), entitled SFBC-P-25-11, Agency-Wide Communications Support

The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission is soliciting comprehensive communications support services through RFP SFBC-P-25-11, with a proposed contract value of $500,000 and a submission deadline of June 4, 2026. This procurement is targeted at providers capable of delivering strategic communications, media relations, multilingual translation, newsletter development, and public outreach services to support the agency’s legislative and external affairs functions, aligned with its Strategic Plan and Public Affairs Strategy. Proposals must be submitted as three sealed copies, with the original bearing original signatures and clearly marked as such, and are to be delivered physically to the BCDC office in San Francisco, as electronic submission is not accepted. Evaluation will be based on a trade-off process weighted toward technical merit, with cost accounting for 30% of the score and the remaining 70% distributed across work plan quality, samples of prior work, project approach, and demonstrated qualifications. Preference points of up to five each are available for certified small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises, with a maximum possible score of 110 points. Contractors must comply with a suite of California-specific certification clauses, including Drug-Free Workplace, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, and Darfur Contracting Act requirements, and are required to submit supporting documentation such as the Payee Data Record (STD 204), Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105), and other state-mandated forms. The contract term extends through September 30, 2029, with performance expected to occur primarily in San Francisco, and all personnel must meet conflict-of-interest prohibitions under state law. Payment will be processed monthly upon task completion through the State of California Department of General Services, using the STD 204 form for payment and tax information, and no electronic invoicing systems are specified. All submissions must adhere to strict labeling, signature, and formatting requirements, and the agency retains sole authority for acceptance of deliverables, with inspection contingent on compliance with California statutes and certification standards.