ESBD_370933_1722970742808_Exhibits Communication Firm.zip

This file is a set of exhibits related to a Communication Firm contract opportunity issued by the Texas Department of Information Resources. The solicitation requests proposals for strategic communication services, including public relations, media relations, social media management, and crisis communication support. The project overview indicates that the selected firm will develop and implement external communication plans and campaigns to promote state technology initiatives and services. The contract term is for 5 years with the possibility of 2 additional 1-year renewals. Proposals are due by December 3, 2022, and the anticipated award date is January 20, 2023. A bidder's conference was held on November 11, 2022 to provide an overview of the requirements.

The pricing for this contract will be based on fixed hourly rates for various personnel classifications. There is a HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) subcontracting requirement of at least 23% for this solicitation. The current incumbent is ABC Communications, Inc. which has held the previous contract. Funding for this contract will come from the state's IT Services Fund, though the specific budget amount is not provided.