Communications and Public Relations Consulting Services

The California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) is seeking a consultant to provide communications and public relations services to the Office of the California Surgeon General. The selected consultant will be responsible for providing a range of services, including situation stakeholder analysis and communications planning, publicity and marketing support, media relations, stakeholder management, and professional communications services. The contract will be for a term of 18 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The maximum budget for the contract is $150,000. • The consultant will be expected to provide expertise in communications and public relations, including experience in developing and implementing communications strategies, managing media relations, and providing crisis communications support. • The consultant will be required to have a strong understanding of the healthcare industry and the role of the California Surgeon General. • The consultant will be expected to work closely with the CalHHS team to develop and implement communications plans and strategies. • The consultant will be required to provide regular progress reports and to participate in evaluation and monitoring of the contract.