POST Social Media 24/25

The California Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) is seeking a social media marketing expert to create a social media environment that allows users to share information, engage in dialogue, and build positive relationships between POST and the over 600 law enforcement agencies it serves. The selected vendor must have expertise and knowledge in public safety, communication and social media training, and crisis media management. Key deliverables include assisting POST in establishing long-term goals for growing and using social media, training POST staff on best practices in social media development, marketing, and outreach, and mentoring a Social Media Coordinator on public outreach strategies. Bids must be submitted by June 11, 2024, and the contract term is from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with services beginning upon approval by the Department of General Services.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with consideration given to small business, Targeted Areas Contract Preference Act (TACPA), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives. Certified small businesses and microbusinesses can claim a 5% preference, and non-small businesses can receive a 5% preference by subcontracting at least 25% of the net bid price to small businesses or microbusinesses. The specific award value or budget range is not provided, but the contract opportunity appears to be an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process, and details on any incumbent vendors or current contractors are not included in the provided information.