Solicitation: 26000000002 Public Relations Services

The State of Alabama is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a broad suite of public‑relations‑related professional services. The contract will cover communications and media services, conference planning, general consulting, substance‑abuse and prevention consulting, public‑relations consulting, human‑services consulting, and public‑speaking engagements. The award will be made after a competitive evaluation of experience, qualifications, price, and proposal quality. Vendors must be registered on the Alabama Buys portal, be enrolled in E‑Verify, and certify compliance with state tax and conflict‑of‑interest statutes. No specific budget ceiling is disclosed; the State will award the contract based on best value. • Service categories include communications/media, conference coordination, consulting (including alcohol/drug abuse and prevention), public‑relations, human services, and public speaking. • Bids must be submitted electronically and/or mailed by June 30, 2026; the bid‑acceptance window opens June 22, 2026. • Mandatory certifications: Disclosure Statement, tax compliance certification, E‑Verify enrollment, and compliance with the Beason‑Hammon Act. • The contract will be administered by the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer; the buyer contact is Brittany Peterson.