Knozone Regional Air Quality Public Education and Air Pollution Mitigation Initiative

The City of Indianapolis is seeking a qualified vendor to design, develop, and implement a three‑year air‑quality outreach program (Knozone) that blends public education, media campaigns, policy research, and hands‑on program delivery across central Indiana. The contract will manage a total budget of $960 K‑$1.2 M, encompassing media buying, creative production, research, and program‑design services. No pricing is required in the qualification stage; rates will be requested after vendor shortlisting. The vendor will work closely with the City’s Office of Sustainability, attend monthly coordination meetings, and be responsible for delivering an annual strategic plan within the first 30‑60 days of contract start. • Media & communications: develop strategy, produce digital, outdoor, broadcast, and social‑media assets; manage media buys and analytics. • Policy & research: conduct peer‑city studies, create toolkits, support commuter‑incentive programs, and draft policy‑type standards. • Public‑facing engagement: design curricula, exhibits, lesson plans, and public‑meeting materials; manage outreach graphics and press releases. • Program design & implementation: conceptualize bike‑rack distribution, EV showcase events, electric‑lawn‑equipment rebate program, and other pilot projects. • Partner & coalition management: identify, convene, and brand partners; handle sponsorship outreach and event logistics. • Strategic planning & reporting: deliver annual plan, define KPIs (using Social Vulnerability Index), attend monthly meetings, and provide quarterly progress updates.