VIOLENCE PREVENTION MEDIA CAMPAIGN SERVICES

The County of Riverside, on behalf of Riverside University Health System – Public Health Injury Prevention Services, is soliciting qualified vendors to design and implement a comprehensive, countywide violence prevention media campaign funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the Public Health Infrastructure Grant. The campaign must support the Riverside County Violence Prevention Strategic Plan by increasing public awareness of violence as a preventable public health issue and promoting evidence-based prevention strategies across digital, print, broadcast, and outdoor platforms, with targeted messaging for priority populations. The projected performance period runs from August 1, 2026, through November 30, 2026, with an option to extend through June 30, 2027, contingent upon mutual agreement and County requirements. The total funding available is capped at $100,000, and all proposed costs must reflect fully inclusive blended rates covering administration, travel, training, and operating expenses without line-item budgeting constraints. Bidders must demonstrate financial stability, relevant experience, and technical capability through pass/fail gates that include references, credentials, and business standing, with award determined by most qualified and best value considering proposal quality, methodology, and overall cost, not simply the lowest price. Vendors must submit proposals via the Public Purchase portal by July 9, 2026, at 1:30 pm Pacific Time, and are required to provide proof of good standing in California, SAM registration, compliance with federal and state sanctions, and all necessary permits and licenses. Contractual obligations include adherence to HIPAA and HITECH regulations regarding electronic protected health information, with the contractor assuming full responsibility for breach-related notifications and costs. Insurance requirements mandate Workers’ Compensation coverage as prescribed by California law and Commercial General Liability insurance with a minimum of $2,000,000 per occurrence naming the County as an additional insured. All creative materials must be submitted to RUHS-PH IPS for prior review and approval, and work performance is subject to ongoing inspection. Invoicing must be submitted monthly in arrears within fifteen days of month-end, in duplicate, with full details including contract ID, item descriptions, unit pricing, taxes, and totals, and payment is guaranteed within thirty working days upon acceptance. The County may terminate the agreement with thirty days’ notice for convenience or five days’ notice for default, and all materials and data are subject to the California Public Records Act except for legally recognized trade secrets or confidential information. Contractors must maintain strict confidentiality of non-public