07/13/26 - RFP Social Media Marketing and Communications Services

Description

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: Friday. July 31, 2026, 5pm 1 BACKGROUND The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District (CCMVCD) is a Public Health government agency that is an independent Special District and not part of Contra Costa County government. CCMVCD provides public health services to county residents to reduce the risk of vectors of disease or harm. CCMVCD operates primarily by means of locally controlled funding and receives revenue from property taxes. CCMVCD provides services for mosquitoes including mosquitofish service, groundnesting yellowjackets, ticks, rats and mice, and skunks. MISSION The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District is a public health agency dedicated to protecting the community from mosquitoes and other vectors of disease. Objective: Increase and improve communication to District residents and other agencies This plan would assess the District’s various methods of information delivery annually, to reach and maintain benchmarks for communications and marketing established by the District and community. Action:  Continue to engage the community in current and future innovative technology and treatment efforts.  Continue to promote and create awareness of District services utilizing the District website and social media.  Develop a District market plan to ensure diversity in communication methods, and a branding plan. It should be reviewed regularly and updated as needed and should be front facing to the public, i.e., web page, social media that includes but is not limited to: • Branding of the District • Promoting the District’s upcoming 100-year anniversary • Publication and signage standards • Increased use of social media • Maintenance and development of the District’s website, utilizing the District website vendor platform • Partner opportunities  Continue to use and enhance service marketing using an equity lens with specific emphasis on program promotion in the Spanish language  Ensure communication channels align with preferences identified in the master plan. Place a greater priority on use of email, social media, and distribution of mailers where necessary. 2 SCOPE OF WORK Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District is seeking proposals from qualified social media marketing and communications professionals specializing in government agency and/or community-based promotion.