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RFP-25-004 Publicist for CAC's 50th Anniversary

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0000037159State & Local

Submission Closed11/17/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The California Arts Council is seeking proposals from qualified Publicists or Public Relations firms to lead a comprehensive, year-long communications campaign in celebration of its 50th Anniversary in 2026. The initiative aims to elevate public awareness of the CAC’s rich legacy, its awardees, grantees, and key programs that contribute to California’s cultural and economic vitality. Key activities include organizing the 50th Anniversary Awards Ceremony, promoting artistic events linked to the anniversary and the national America 250 celebration, and disseminating messages encouraging donations through programs like Keep Arts in Schools and Arts License Plates. The campaign will also spotlight CAC’s core initiatives such as grants, Creative Economy, Cultural Districts, Arts in Corrections, and Arts in Health. The RFP emphasizes the importance of strategic media relations, storytelling, and promotion to ensure broad engagement and visibility. Bidders are instructed to submit their proposals via Cal eProcure by November 17, 2025, with detailed evaluation criteria and compliance requirements outlined in the solicitation. The procurement process involves multiple certification and compliance documents, including contractor certification clauses, bidder declarations, workers’ compensation attestations, and disclosures related to state and federal regulations. These documents certify adherence to California laws on nondiscrimination, labor standards, confidentiality, and ethical conduct, as well as specific certifications for small and disadvantaged business participation. Additional attachments require bidders to disclose the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in their work, certify non-involvement in scrutinized foreign activities under the Darfur Contracting Act, and provide detailed cost proposals with clear milestones and budget justifications. The process also mandates submission of tax and payee data records to ensure proper tax reporting and payment processing by the state. Overall, the contract aims to secure a qualified firm capable of executing a strategic, impactful campaign that celebrates the CAC’s milestone while promoting its ongoing programs and fostering community engagement across California.

General Info

Agency

California Arts Council

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations Agencies

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Addendum 1 to RFP25 004 CAC’s 50th Anniversary Publicist

1 page · amendment

High

Attachment 2: Proposal/Proposer Certification Sheet

2 pages · supporting-documents

High

Contractor Certification Clauses CCC 04/2017

4 pages · contractor-certification-clauses

High

RF-24-006 Attachment 11: GenAI Notification Clause & Reporting

4 pages · specifications

High

RFP-25-004 Attachment 5: Cost Proposal - Publicist

specifications

High

RFP-25-004 Evaluation Plan and Scoring Rubric

evaluation-plan

High

RFP25 004 Publicist Services California Arts Council

50 pages · rfp

High

Attachment 14 - STD 213 Standard Agreement

other

Low

Attachment 4 - Confidentiality Statement

3 pages · confidentiality-statement

Low

Attachment 6 - Darfur Contracting Act Certification

certification

Low

Attachment 7 - Individual or Sole Proprietorship Exempt from Workers' Compensation Insurance Statement

1 page · other

Low

Attachment 8 - Workers' Compensation Certification

1 page · certification

Low

California Arts Council RFP25 004 Required Attachments Checklist

2 pages · other

Low

CUF Evaluation and Determination Worksheet

4 pages · determination-and-findings

Low

GSPD-05-105 Bidder Declaration

2 pages · other

Low

STD 204 Payee Data Record - California Department of Finance

payee-data-record

Low

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedNov 3

Solicitation

Notice updatedNov 3

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineNov 17

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

11/17/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia Arts Council

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia Arts Council

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Contacts

Carla Pareja

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Please submit your bid proposal to contact@example.gov. Do review the Key Actions Dates listed on the attached RFP for all deadlines.
BACKGROUND & PURPOSE
The California Arts Council (CAC) celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2026, marking five decades of advancing arts, culture, and creative expression across California. The agency seeks a qualified Publicist or Public Relations firm to lead a year-long communications and publicity effort to elevate public awareness of CAC's legacy, its awardees, grantees, and key initiatives that build a stronger California through the arts.
This initiative will highlight:
The 50th Anniversary Awards Ceremony and recognized artists;
Grantee artistic events tied to CAC's 50th Anniversary and the America 250 celebration;
Public messaging on how to donate to CAC through the Keep Arts in Schools and Arts License Plate programs (available through the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV));
Broader awareness of CAC's core programs including annual grants, Creative Economy, Cultural Districts, Arts in Corrections, and Arts in Health.
Cal eProcure is the official solicitation site for RFP-25-004 Publicist. CAC encourage interested bidders to regularly visit the site to remain current on any updates.