Opportunity
City of Newport Beach PlanetBids #27-05
City of Newport Beach Solicits Social Media Management, Strategy, and Content Creation Services
Posted
August 27, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
27-05
NAICS
541820, 541430, 541810
The City of Newport Beach is seeking qualified vendors to provide social media management, strategy, and content creation services for the City, Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD), and Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD). - Scope of Services: - Social media account management across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube - Development and implementation of tailored social media strategies for each department - Content creation: copywriting, graphic design, photography, videography, editorial calendars, and multimedia production - Community engagement, event coverage, and quick-turn communications support - Paid social media campaign support, audience analysis, accessibility, analytics, and reporting - Contract Details: - Initial contract term of one year, with options for two additional one-year renewals - Vendors may propose for one or more service areas (City, NBPD, NBFD) - Multiple awards may be made to fulfill the City's needs - Notable Requirements: - Comprehensive insurance coverage (general liability, professional liability, drone liability, etc.) - Submission of attestation form regarding insurance compliance - Prospective Vendors Mentioned: - 3fold Communications, A&T Inc, AlwaysOn Digital, Ardent Technologies Inc., Arellano Associates, Arif International Corporation, Arkotech LLC, B3 Media Solutions Inc, Barbara Howard Consulting LLC, Black Luxe & Company, Brian James Bombarda, Communications LAB, Data Axle, Elettro Incorporated, FLIGHTDECK ADVERTISING & MARKETING LLC, Fluence Inc., GSA Contract Services LLC, Hout Construction Services Inc. DBA Hout Engineering, HYPHEN, Justin Phu Media, Kearns & West, Kind Media Company, Lee Andrews Group, Lindsay Barnes, Marmolejo LLC, OPR Communications Inc., Original Communications Inc., Red Beach Advisors, RMG Communications, Social House Inc., Stone Harbor Media Group, TCCG Tech Coast Consulting Group LLC, TRAFFIK LLC, VideoVets, Welborn Social Media, and GR0 - Final contract terms subject to City and/or City Council approval
Description
The City of Newport Beach is seeking proposals from qualified proposers to provide social media management, strategy, and content creation services. The contract term is one year with options for two additional one-year renewals. Proposers may submit proposals for services related to the Newport Beach Police Department and/or Newport Beach Fire Department. The City may make multiple awards and final contract terms are subject to City and/or City Council approval.