Village of Riverside - Request for Communications Consultant Services - 2026
Riverside villageCity · Riverside, IL- Due
- Nov 18, 2026
- 16 days left
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- Primary contact
- Emily Stenzel
- (708) 447-2700 ext 254
The 30-second brief
The Village of Riverside is seeking qualified communications consultants to provide strategic communications and public information services, specifically supporting engagement and educational strategies regarding a proposed new Public Safety Facility discussion and referendum. Services include communications strategy and planning, public information preparation, media relations, digital communications, community engagement, branding and messaging, monitoring and evaluation, and regular reporting. Proposals are due by November 18, 2026, with a notice of intent and questions due by October 30, 2026. Submissions may be sent to the Village Manager's Office or via email.
Qualifications and experience of the firm and assigned personnel, experience providing communications services to municipalities or public agencies, quality and practicality of the proposed approach, demonstrated media, digital, and community engagement capabilities, proposed fees and overall value
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Summary
The Village of Riverside is seeking qualified communications consultants to provide strategic communications and public information services, specifically supporting engagement and educational strategies regarding a proposed new Public Safety Facility discussion and referendum.
Services include communications strategy and planning, public information preparation, media relations, digital communications, community engagement, branding and messaging, monitoring and evaluation, and regular reporting. Proposals are due by November 18, 2026, with a notice of intent and questions due by October 30, 2026. Submissions may be sent to the Village Manager's Office or via email.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Qualifications and experience of the firm and assigned personnel
- Experience providing communications services to municipalities or public agencies
- Quality and practicality of the proposed approach
- Demonstrated media
- Digital
- Community engagement capabilities
- Proposed fees and overall value
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Qualifications and experience of the firm and assigned personnel, Examples of past materials produced to educate and communicate on a referendum, Three Professional references, Proposed fees and overall value, Certification that information and pricing submitted are accurate
- Submit to
- [email protected] or Village Manager's Office at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL 60546
- Scope location
- Riverside, IL
- Reported agency
- Village of Riverside
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Riverside village?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] or Village Manager's Office at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL 60546. For questions, contact Emily Stenzel.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Riverside village in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Emily Stenzel at (708) 447-2700 ext 254. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications and experience of the firm and assigned personnel, experience providing communications services to municipalities or public agencies, quality and practicality of the proposed approach,..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Riverside village?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 18, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Qualifications and experience of the firm and assigned personnel, Examples of past materials produced to educate and communicate on a referendum, Three Professional references, Proposed fees and overa. Review the full document from Riverside village for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Riverside, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.