City of Escondido seeks qualified consultants for strategic communications, messaging, and advisory services for its Utilities Department. Three-year professional services agreement. Proposals due December 3, 2026 by 2 p. m. via email. Questions due November 16, 2026. Evaluation criteria: team qualifications (30%), understanding of scope (30%), work samples (20%), fee (20%). Contract not to exceed $200,000. Payment net 30 days. Must use city's standard contract form.
Proposals must be submitted by December 3, 2026 by 2 p. m. The notice states: no later than december 3, 2026 by 2 p. m. submissiondeadline.
Payment is net 30 days from invoice. The document states: the citys payment terms are net 30 days from date of invoice.
The award is based on the proposal considered most advantageous to the city with criteria including team qualifications (30%), understanding of scope (30%), work samples (20%), and fee (20%).
Proposals must demonstrate qualifications, experience, capacity, and resources. The RFP requires a list of three different projects previously completed by the prospective consultant that are similar in size and scope.
Work samples are required. The RFP states: provide representative examples of communication materials, public outreach efforts, engagement strategies, educational materials, digital content, or other work products.
Questions or comments must be submitted by November 16, 2026 by 2 p. m. The notice states: no later than november 16, 2026 by 2 p. m. questionsdeadline.
Proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted. The notice states: any proposals received after the submission deadline will not be accepted.
The contract price shall not exceed $200,000. The agreement states: an amount not to exceed the sum of 200, 000.