Strategic Communication Services

The Office of the Public Defender in Maryland is seeking a highly skilled strategic communications partner to enhance its public engagement and messaging efforts. The contract, titled "Strategic Communication Services," aims to secure a full-service provider capable of delivering dynamic account management, event planning, media relations, material development, crisis communication, and the development and utilization of social and digital media platforms. The procurement emphasizes innovative and leading-edge capabilities to support the agency’s communication objectives, with a contract value estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000. The solicitation, identified as BPM053398, was posted on October 2, 2025, with a response deadline of October 22, 2025. It is a firm fixed-price contract structured for an initial one-year period with an option for renewal, and it encourages participation from certified small and minority business enterprises. The RFP specifies that proposals must include detailed financial proposals using a provided pricing template, covering various service categories such as media relations, strategic messaging, social media management, event support, crisis communication, and reporting. The contract is intended to be awarded through a competitive process, with a focus on small business participation, and is structured to ensure comprehensive and innovative communication strategies to support the Public Defender’s mission. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Thaddaeus Hubbard, and additional details about the scope, administrative requirements, and contractual provisions are available through the provided online portal. This initiative underscores the agency’s commitment to leveraging advanced communication techniques to effectively serve and inform the public.