Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · CITY OF BURBANK

    MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

    Issued by City of Burbank
    cityRFPCity of BurbankSol. BWP-2026-004
    Open · 21d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    21
    due May 14, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Mar 27, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    541613
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Burbank seeks qualified firms for comprehensive marketing and communications services to support Burbank Water and Power. The contract focuses on strategic marketing to enhance public awareness and engagement. Proposals due May 14, 2026, with a mandatory pre-proposal virtual conference on April 13, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    BWP-2026-004
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    Bidding
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    March 27, 2026
    Due Date
    May 14, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541613AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    City of Burbank
    Agency
    City of Burbank

    Description

    THE CITY OF BURBANK IS SOLICITING COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED FIRMS OR CONSULTANTS TO CONTRACT FOR: COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. BURBANK WATER AND POWER IS LOOKING TO PARTNER WITH FIRM(S) CAPABLE OF DELIVERING STRATEGIC, CREATIVE, AND RESULTS-ORIENTED MARKETING SUPPORT THAT ENHANCES PUBLIC AWARENESS, PROMOTES BWP PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, AND STRENGTHENS ENGAGEMENT WITH RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, AND STAKEHOLDERS. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: Yes Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Purchasing Address: 301 E. Olive Ave.Suite No. 305Burbank, California91502 County: Los Angeles Other Details: PROPOSALS MUST BE PROVIDED IN TWO (2) SEPARATE FILES UPLOADED TO PLANETBIDS.TECHNICAL PROPOSALSHALL BE UPLOADED AS THE"RESPONSE FILE"ANDPRICING PROPOSALSHALL BE UPLOADED AS THE"COST FILE". TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SHALL NOT INCLUDE ANY COST INFORMATION.NOTE:EMAIL, HAND DELIVERED, OR FACSMILE SUBMITTALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.ONLY WET SIGNATURES ARE ACCEPTED IN THE PROPOSAL.DIGITAL AND FONT SIGNATURES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.DIRECT BIDDER CONTACT WITH CITY STAFF REGARDING THIS RFP WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, AND COULD SUBJECT THE BIDDER TO DISQUALIFICATION.A MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE WILL TAKE PLACE ON APRIL 13, 2026 AT 10:00 AM PACIFIC STANDARD TIME. RESPONDENTS MUST RSVP THROUGH PLANETBIDS BY 2:00 P.M. ON APRIL 10, 2026.ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA PLANETBIDS NO LATER THAN2:00 P.M. ON APRIL 20, 2026.NOTE:YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN AS A VENDOR TO SUBMIT A QUESTION. CLICK ON THE Q&A TAB AND THEN CLICK "ASK QUESTIONS."SUBMITTED PROPOSALS MAY BE REJECTED IF THEY DO NOT CONFORM TO RFP REQUIREMENTS OR ARE INCOMPLETE OR INAPPLICABLE. HOWEVER, THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WAIVE IRREGULARITIES.THE CITY ALSO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ALL PROPOSALS AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY EXPENSES OR COSTS INCURRED BY CONSULTANTS IN PREPARING THEIR PROPOSALS.

    Key dates

    1. March 27, 2026Published
    2. May 14, 2026Responses Due

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