ON CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH CONSULTING SERVICES

Post InformationPosted At:Fri, Mar 29, 2024 8:55 AMSealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)Private Bid:NoOverviewSummaryThe City of Banning (“City”) is seeking to establish an on-call vendor list or panel of qualified entities or individuals (“Companies”) to provide ON CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH CONSULTING SERVICES.The City anticipates selecting one or more firms to perform the services over a time period of five (5) years. Proposals are requested from Companies that have demonstrated the ability to perform the tasks identified in this Request for Proposal (“RFP”).The Consulting firm shall assist the City with achieving public outreach goals and have experience and proven successes with projects such as creating unique brand identities, memorable messaging, communication through multimedia formats, crisis communications, and Proposition 218 informational campaigns.Due to the as-needed nature of the work, no work is guaranteed

regardless of selection. Nothing in this RFP requires the City of Banning to select a sole source consultant for any project and services or guarantees a certain amount of work to any consultant on the shortlist. The scope of work will vary and will be requested on a task-order basis as the need arises.The City of Banning is a General Law City. As such, some projects and services will be subject to competitive proposals from the selected shortlist in accordance with the City of Banning's purchasing policy for the duration of this RFQ. The City of Banning, at its own discretion and in compliance with the funding sources, will either select consultants from the shortlist or publish a project-specific RFP open to all.BackgroundThe City of Banning is strategically located astride Interstate 10 between the Inland Empire and the Coachella Valley in the San Gorgonio Pass. The City, incorporated in 1913, has a rich and colorful history.Initially Banning served as a stagecoach and railroad stop between the Arizona territories and Los Angeles. This history has contributed to the present-day spirit of pioneer resourcefulness and "can do" attitude that is so prevalent in the community.Banning is a friendly and wholesome place to work and raise a family. Desirable executive housing is available, as well as moderate and lower income housing. Clean air, ample water supplies and the memorable and inspiring scenic vistas of both Mt. San Gorgonio and Mt. SanJacinto, the 2 tallest peaks in Southern California, are additional amenities which make the City of Banning a logical choice as a development opportunity in the Southern California area.TimelineRelease Project Date:March 29, 2024Question Submission Deadline:April 24, 2024, 11:59pmProposal Submission Deadline:May 10, 2024, 11:59pmTentative Selection Date:May 17, 2024