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Awarded contract·Arkansas State University·Arkansas

External Communications and PR Strategy Consultant

Won by C. Bahn Strategic Partners$250kSingle Award
Contract source

Awarded vendors

  • C. Bahn Strategic Partners

Description

This contract opportunity calls for an External Communications and Public Relations Strategy Consultant to develop and execute a comprehensive communications plan for a state‑level entity. The work likely includes media relations, stakeholder engagement, messaging development, crisis communications, and strategic advisory services. • Scope: Development of a full PR strategy, including messaging frameworks, media outreach, and stakeholder communication plans. • Vendor: Intent‑to‑award to C. Bahn Strategic Partners, a consulting firm specializing in communications and public affairs. • Procurement: Issued via an open RFP (RFP 26-06) with a closing date of August 5 2025; no award date or contract value disclosed. • Contact: Procurement Services ([email protected]) for further details or bid results.

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Key dates

Bids closed
8/5/2025

Last updated

Details

Award type
Single Award
Procurement
Full and Open Competition
Industry
Public Relations
NAICS
541820
Solicitation №
RFP 26-06

Contract value

$250,000

No explicit dollar amount is provided. Typical state‑level PR strategy contracts range from $100k to $500k depending on scope, duration, and deliverables. Assuming a multi‑phase, comprehensive strategy with consulting hours, research, and media outreach, a mid‑range estimate of roughly $250,000 is reasonable. This accounts for professional fees, potential subcontractor costs, and modest overhead.

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