Public Health Communications Support and Services Provider

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania's Office of Public Health (OPH) is seeking a Public Health Communications Support and Services Provider through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The contract aims to develop a network of communications experts who can translate evidence-based public health information into plain language for diverse audiences. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in technical writing, public health media campaigns, social media engagement, emergency communications, proposal development, graphic design, and video production. The selected vendor will work on an ad-hoc, project-based basis supporting seven divisional teams within OPH, creating materials such as technical reports, crisis communication toolkits, infographics, press releases, and other public health communication materials. Proposals are due by November 6, 2025, and must be submitted through the Bonfire Portal, limited to 10 pages and including organizational background, references, service descriptions, and communication approach. The contract term is three years with potential extension for two additional one-year periods, with work products to be evaluated by the OPH Communications Team based on quality, alignment with organizational objectives, and branding guidelines.

The RFP encourages participation from local, small, and diverse business concerns, with specific categories and definitions provided in the submission forms. Vendors must complete mandatory certifications of eligibility, including independent price determination, organizational conflicts of interest, and business status declarations. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the county reserves the right to select multiple vendors to create a network of communication experts. The contract operates on a project-by-project basis with no guaranteed assignments, and vendors will be expected to use Microsoft Suite for information sharing and comply with county IT policies. Pricing will be based on a rate sheet with per-unit pricing for various communication services, allowing for annual rate adjustments. The county emphasizes a commitment to health equity and seeks contractors with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed, vendors will be expected to provide comprehensive pricing transparency with expenses calculated on a per-project basis.