Public Relations

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) is seeking an on‑call vendor to provide a suite of communications services over a five‑year period. The work includes public‑relations strategy and media relations, development and execution of marketing plans and collateral, crisis‑management consulting and communications during emergencies, and graphic‑design support for all deliverables. The contract will be billed on an hourly basis, with rates required for 2026‑2027 and possible annual adjustments thereafter. Proposals must be limited to 15 pages of technical content plus required cover materials and submitted electronically by the May 1 2026 deadline. The Authority may award one or more separate contracts covering any combination of the four service categories. • On‑call, as‑needed PR, marketing, crisis‑management and graphic‑design services for a quasi‑public authority that manages major bridges and highways in Rhode Island. • Five‑year contract term with 90‑day termination clause; pricing based on hourly rates by employee title. • Strict proposal formatting limits (15 pages technical, plus cover letter, executive summary, resumes, references) and mandatory electronic submission to [email protected].