Request for Strategic Communications Services

The Livingston Educational Service Agency in Michigan is seeking a full-service communications firm to provide strategic communications services through a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Agency is looking for a firm to craft compelling narratives, enhance engagement with employees and the public, and elevate the Agency's brand and public image. The selected firm will play a pivotal role in the Agency's leadership team, supporting the success of millage campaigns and fostering robust stakeholder engagement. Proposals are due by 3:00 pm on April 1, 2024, and should include the firm's background, qualifications, services, case studies, team members, references, and preliminary cost structure. The Agency will review proposals on April 1-2, with the most compelling submissions invited for discussions between April 3-9. The RFP indicates that the Agency desires to evaluate the benefits of engaging external communications expertise over appointing a new Communications Director.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified, and the existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration is also not mentioned. The potential award value or budget range is not explicitly stated, but the RFP notes the firm's role in supporting the success of millage campaigns, suggesting the services may be tied to public funding sources.