Opportunity
Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0087
Omaha Seeks Strategic Communications, Marketing, and Outreach Services
Posted
June 24, 2026
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
CI-2026-0087
NAICS
541820, 541430
The City of Omaha, via the Douglas County Purchasing Department, is seeking qualified vendors to provide strategic communications, outreach, marketing, and related support services for city departments. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha, Douglas County Purchasing Department - Managed by Deputy Director / Purchasing Agent Michelle L. Horton - Services Requested: - Strategic communications planning and execution - Public outreach and engagement coordination - Marketing and branding (including brand refresh) - Event planning and coordination - Graphic design and creation of visual materials - Media relations and public information dissemination - Training and staff development in communications - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must demonstrate experience in communications and marketing - Collaboration required with the City's IT partner, DOTComm, to ensure streamlined communications and branding across city websites and outreach - An on-call list of qualified vendors will be established for use by city departments - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; this is a services-only solicitation - Contracts may be initiated up to the end of 2027, with terms defined per project and possible extensions per agreement and municipal code
Description
The City of Omaha is requesting proposals from qualified companies to provide strategic communications, outreach, marketing, and related support services. The solicitation requires submission of a cost proposal and other documents such as a bid bond or acceptable substitute, and a Responsible Contractor Compliance Form. The bid bond must be issued by a surety company licensed by the State of Nebraska or be an acceptable substitute such as a certified check or U.S. Government Bond. The original bid bond document must be delivered within seven days of the bid closing date. Questions must be submitted by the specified cutoff date and will be answered within two days.