RFP 2026-69-Communication Services

Clackamas County, on behalf of Clackamas Water Environment Services, is soliciting proposals from qualified communications consulting firms to provide on-call strategic communications, public involvement, stakeholder engagement, and marketing support for the WES Capital Improvement Program. The agency intends to award up to two contracts, each with an initial two-year term and a not-to-exceed value of $200,000, including authorized expenses. Services will be authorized on an as-needed basis through individual task orders covering deliverables such as project-specific communication plans, public meeting facilitation, digital content creation, and outreach to diverse and underserved populations. While tasks can be performed remotely, occasional in-person attendance in Oregon City is required. Proposals are subject to a strict 20-page limit and must be submitted via the BidLocker portal by November 4, 2026. The evaluation process is based on a 100-point scoring system focusing on firm and team qualifications, understanding of WES needs, and experience with public agency infrastructure projects, followed by interviews with the top four highest-scoring proposers. Required submission documents include a rate schedule and a signed Proposal Certification page. Awardees must provide insurance certificates within ten days of notification and may be subject to criminal background checks. The county encourages applications from minority, women, and emerging small businesses.