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FDOT District Six Strategic Communications Consulting for Construction Projects

The Florida Department of Transportation’s District Six is seeking an as-needed communications consultant to support construction projects across the district. - Government buyer: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Six; offices referenced include District Six Construction, the District Six Procurement Office, and the District Six Contracts Office. The solicitation identifies Rodolfo Roman as a contact. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, product vendors, or prospective contractors are named in the provided materials. - Services requested: Strategic communications planning and delivery, community and stakeholder outreach, crisis and media relations, social media and digital marketing, brand management, audiovisual production, graphic design, translation and interpreting, customer service and surveys, database management, educational campaigns, project coordination, public meetings and events, elected-official briefings, speeches, and talking points. - Staffing and hourly rates: The price proposal covers seven roles: Strategic Communications Project Manager ($93–$98/hour), Construction Crisis Communications Manager ($93–$98/hour), Senior Community Outreach Specialist ($83–$98/hour), Community Outreach Specialist ($78–$83/hour), Assistant Community Outreach Specialist ($48–$53/hour), Audio/Visual Technician/Videographer/Editor/Social Media Specialist ($68–$73/hour), and Graphic Designer ($53–$58/hour). Rates are fixed during the contract and renewals. - Notable requirements: The consultant must maintain an operational office in Miami-Dade, Monroe, or Broward County, Florida. A dedicated Senior Community Outreach Specialist is required for project 429193-1, S.R. 907/Alton Road from Michigan Avenue to 43 Street, and may be assigned to other projects. Services must support meaningful access for people with limited English proficiency and comply with applicable nondiscrimination requirements. - Workload and compensation: Work is assigned as needed, with no guaranteed minimum or maximum volume. The contract ceiling is $1.5 million, with $400,000 currently approved and encumbered; individual work requires authorization.

Description

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) seeks proposals for districtwide public strategic communications consulting services on miscellaneous construction projects. Services may include strategic communications planning and implementation, social media and digital marketing, public relations and community involvement, multimedia, emergency communications, translation and interpreting, customer surveys, and educational campaigns. Work will be assigned on an as-needed basis under an indefinite-quantity contract; the draft compensation exhibit sets a maximum of $1.5 million, with $400,000 currently approved and encumbered. Proposals are due October 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM and must be submitted by email.

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