RFP730-24015 Crisis Communications 2023

The University of Houston System is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for strategic communication support to manage serious and emerging issues across the UH System, including the Office of the Chancellor/President. The University is seeking one or more public relations/crisis communications suppliers with experience in crisis management, issues management, healthcare communications, media training, and stakeholder engagement. The selected supplier(s) will be expected to provide on-call strategic counsel, prepare messaging and materials, offer hands-on execution support, conduct media analysis, and perform post-crisis follow-up. Suppliers are required to submit proposals by January 5, 2024 at 11:00 am CT, along with a HUB Subcontracting Plan. The contract term is for three years with two optional one-year renewals. The University will evaluate proposals based on the suppliers' qualifications and approach, and has reserved the right to make a split award, multiple awards, or no award at all.

The RFP covers multiple jurisdictions within the state of Texas, including Harris County and the city of Houston. While no HUB goal is specified, the University encourages the use of HUB subcontractors. The value of the contract is not provided, but the University is seeking to establish a system-wide master services agreement that can be activated as needed in response to unexpected events or developing situations. The incumbent vendor(s), if any, are not listed, nor are any details provided on existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration.