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City of Monterey Solicits Municipal Communications and Ballot Measure Outreach Services

The City Manager's Office of the City of Monterey, California, is seeking proposals for municipal communications services to support citywide outreach and ballot measure initiatives. - Government Buyer: - City of Monterey, City Manager's Office (Management Analyst: Mark Ackermann) - Scope of Services: - General communications assistance, including: - Strategic communications planning - Media relations and outreach - Social media content development and management - Website and newsletter content creation - Graphic design services aligned with City branding - Public engagement support (e.g., survey design, stakeholder coordination) - Crisis and emergency communications - Spanish translation services (written and verbal) - Ballot measure strategy and outreach: - Development and execution of public education and outreach for City ballot measures - Creation of informational materials - Community and stakeholder outreach - Public meeting support - Media coordination - Strict compliance with California Government Code Section 54964 (impartial, factual communications) - Requirements: - Minimum three years of experience serving municipal or public agency clients - Demonstrated ballot measure outreach experience with a California public agency - Separate fee schedule and references required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified communications service providers - Contract term is one year, with up to two one-year renewal options, contingent on performance and funding

Description

The City of Monterey is requesting proposals from qualified firms or individuals with professional experience in municipal communications services to support City initiatives on an as-needed basis. The scope includes general communications assistance such as strategic communications planning, media relations, social media management, content development, graphic design, public engagement, crisis communications, and Spanish translation services. Additionally, the City seeks expertise in ballot measure strategy and outreach, requiring compliance with California Government Code Section 54964. The contract term is one year with options to renew for two additional years, and proposers must demonstrate relevant experience and provide a detailed fee schedule.

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