Communications & Public Relations Support, Master Service Agreement (MSA)

The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) seeks a qualified communications and public‑relations firm to enter a three‑year Master Services Agreement (MSA) providing strategic communications planning, media relations, thought‑leadership/reputation management, and ongoing consultative support. The vendor will act as an extension of the District’s small communications team, helping develop a district‑wide communications plan, crisis communications plan, media outreach, leadership messaging, and regular reporting. The contract is a not‑to‑exceed $200,000 agreement, with tasks phased over the first two years and ongoing services thereafter. Proposals (max 15 pages) are due 4 p.m. CST on 2 Nov 2026; questions due 15 Oct 2026; award expected 1 Dec 2026. • Scope: communications plan, crisis plan, media pitching, press releases, leadership messaging, event support, on‑call services, annual performance reporting. • Duration: 3‑year term, with initial tasks in 2027 and ongoing work through 2029. • Budget: up to $200,000 total (not‑to‑exceed). • Evaluation: expertise (25 pts), approach (25 pts), portfolio (20 pts), cost (10 pts), overall fit (20 pts). • Submission: email PDF to [email protected], subject “Public Relations MSA”.