Public Relations and Communication

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking a qualified communications firm to provide comprehensive public‑relations, strategic communications, branding, community‑engagement, and media‑relations services across the state. The effort will support GDOT’s Office of Communications in managing increasing workloads, new projects, and statewide outreach initiatives. The contractor must develop multi‑year strategic plans, create content (press releases, web copy, social media, video, graphics), conduct audience listening, establish KPI measurement systems, and support crisis communications, while adhering to a suite of mandatory Georgia compliance forms (E‑Verify affidavit, security/immigration affidavit, tax compliance, W‑9, etc.). The contract is initially for one year with the possibility of up to four one‑year renewals, and the solicitation closes on 18 Nov 2026. • Scope includes strategic communications planning, branding, campaign development, media outreach, and community‑engagement programs. • Mandatory deliverables: detailed plans, KPI dashboards, quarterly/annual performance reports, visual assets, video scripts, and training modules. • Vendor must meet extensive compliance requirements (Georgia Standard Terms, non‑collusion certification, E‑Verify, security/immigration affidavits, insurance, etc.). • Evaluation will be based on a scored technical questionnaire (≈800 points) plus cost (≈200 points).