Partner(s) for Brand Identity, Marketing Campaigns, Media Relations & Events

Partner(s) for Brand Identity, Marketing Campaigns, Media Relations & Events

Release Date

October 6, 2025

Response Due Date

November 7, 2025

Overview

Peninsula Clean Energy, a California Joint Powers Authority, is seeking proposals from interested marketing agencies and media relations and thought leadership firms to support a suite of initiatives in 2026, including the organization’s 10-year anniversary, the development and launch of a new visual brand identity, integrated brand awareness campaigns, and public relations strategies that strengthen reputation and thought leadership. In addition, selected partners may assist with program-specific campaigns that promote electrification and other services aligned with our mission. Selected partner(s) may include multiple firms working collaboratively or independently across brand identity, campaign development, communications, events, and activations.

Responses are due November 7 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

 

Submission Instructions

Proposals must be received on or before the above deadline and submittal must be by email to [email protected] with the subject “2025 Marketing RFP - <Agency name>”. Only electronic submittals will be accepted.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Proposers must demonstrate their qualifications and experience by providing:

  • Statement of qualifications outlining the agency’s specific qualifications and experience relevant to this RFP
  • Provide at least three work samples relevant to the scope of work (see Section 12) in this RFP, including overview of project problem, solution, cost and results
  • Provide at least three client references who can comment on your agency’s qualifications, processes, cost, and ability
  • Bios or resumes of leadership team directly involved.

 

Criteria for Selection

Evaluation will be based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative criteria. Peninsula Clean Energy will evaluate each proposal against these criteria and select a subset of Proposers to move to the Shortlist phase. The most qualified individual or firm will be recommended by the RFP Evaluation Committee based on the overall strength of each proposal and is not restricted to considerations of any single factor, such as cost.

The criteria used as a guideline in the evaluation will include, but not be limited to, the following:

  • Qualifications and experience of the Proposer, including capability and experience of key personnel and experience with other public and/or private agencies to provide these services
  • Demonstrated experience in marketing, communications, brand development, public relations, and/or events aligned to the Task Area(s) proposed
  • History of successfully performing services for public agencies, nonprofit organizations, other CCAs, or similar mission-driven entities
  • Proposed approach, including a clearly demonstrated understanding of PCE’s needs, audiences, and scope of work
  • Commitment to accessibility, cultural competency, and inclusive communications
  • Ability to meet any required timelines or other requirements
  • Existence of and circumstances surrounding any claims and violations against you or your organization
  • Cost to Peninsula Clean Energy for the primary services described by this RFP
  • References

 

Preproposal webinar
We invited agencies to join us for a preproposal webinar to learn more about the scope of work outlined in the RFP's Task Areas. View the webinar recording.

Key Dates

RFP release
October 6, 2025
Preproposal webinar
October 14 at 4:00 p.m. PT
Deadline to submit questions
October 17
Answers to questions posted
October 24
Proposal deadline
November 7 at 5:00 p.m. PT
Notification of shortlisted proposers
November 21
Contract redlines due
December 19
Interviews with shortlist candidates
December 1-19
Selection
December 19
Final contract
January 9, 2026
Board of Directors approval
January 22

Attachments

PDF
2025 Marketing RFP
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Sample Community Events
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2025 Marketing RFP Q&A

Contact for

RFP

Gwen Rose