Notice of Intent to Award - RFP # 25723 - Public Relations Consultant Services

The state of California, specifically involving Los Angeles County, East Los Angeles CDP, Lake Los Angeles CDP, and Los Angeles City, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award for Request for Proposal (RFP) #25723 for Public Relations Consultant Services. The procurement opportunity focuses on selecting a public relations consulting firm to provide specialized communication and strategic messaging services for governmental entities. While specific detailed deliverables are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, the RFP suggests a comprehensive public relations consulting engagement requiring professional expertise in developing and executing communication strategies. The notice indicates that Sutton PR Inc has been selected as the intended awardee for this contract. Interested parties who wish to contest the proposed award must submit a written notice of protest to the Department of General Services and CAAM by 2:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026. The procurement process appears to have followed a competitive solicitation method, though the exact evaluation criteria are not specified in the available documentation.

The procurement opportunity does not explicitly detail set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or specific restrictions on responding organizations. No information is provided regarding the contract's total value, budget range, or specific performance period. The notice does not outline any incumbent vendor details beyond naming Sutton PR Inc as the intended awardee. Additionally, there are no disclosed requirements for technological infrastructure integration or specific qualifications beyond the implied need for public relations consulting expertise. The lack of comprehensive details in the Notice of Intent to Award suggests that more specific contract information may be available in the full RFP documentation, which was not included in the provided materials. The contract appears to be focused on public relations consulting services for governmental entities within Los Angeles County and associated jurisdictions.