RFI 25-E0024 Strategic Communications Services

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has issued Request for Information (RFI) 25-E0024 to survey the marketplace for strategic communications services capabilities. This RFI is informational in nature and will not result in a contract award; rather, it is designed to gather market intelligence to support future procurement planning and vendor identification. The scope of services encompasses four primary categories: Anniversary Initiatives (documentary-style videos and conference logistics coordination celebrating Proposition 65's 40th anniversary in November 2026); Rebrand Initiatives (slogan/motto development, mascot creation, and AI chatbot development); Social Engagement and Content Development (stakeholder engagement strategies and innovative applications for the Proposition 65 list); and Campaign Development and Media Relations (comprehensive public relations strategy including press kits, social media toolkits, and media coordination). Respondents must provide three options for each deliverable ranging from most to least labor-intensive and expensive, along with estimated timelines for completion. Key deadlines include questions due February 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time; answers released February 9, 2026; and RFI responses due February 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Anticipated work commencement is May 2026, with the main conference scheduled for early 2027. Respondents must submit a signed cover letter with company information, a narrative describing business focus and relevant experience with similar initiatives, responses to the Key Activities and Deliverables section, and voluntary cost information using the provided Cost Information Sheet.

The RFI does not specify set-asides or restrictions on respondent eligibility based on organization type or disadvantaged enterprise status. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the opportunity documentation. Respondents unable to fulfill all project components must outline collaboration strategies with other vendors, suggesting that prime-subcontractor relationships are contemplated. All submitted responses become public records subject to California's Public Records Act (CPRA) and must not contain confidential or proprietary information; responses will not be returned to respondents. No budget range or award value is specified in this RFI, as it is purely informational and completion shall be performed at no cost to the State. Interested vendors should direct submissions to Acquisitions.Sections@oehha.ca.gov.