Virginia's bipartisan election agency has kicked off a review of its PR and media relations account.
The Virginia State Board of Elections, grappling with a new voter ID law, just oversaw the contest that tapped Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe, but a recount is likely in the race for attorney general, which sits with a 154-vote margin.
The Commonwealth wants a firm to handle development of integrated PR and communications to guide new voter recruitment and burnish the Richmond-based board's image.
An RFP released Nov. 12 says a two-year pact with three one-year options is expected. Budget is about $400K.
Proposals are due Dec. 19.
Colorado is accepting the qualifications of PR firms, ad agencies and marketing services companies that are interested in working for The Centennial State.
Maryland’s State Highway Administration has driven out an RFP for marketing communications, media support and public outreach. 
Washington’s King County is looking for a federal government relations shop to help it stay abreast of policies and legislation that could impact its 2.2M people and cities such as Seattle, Bellevue and Redmond.
Carlsbad is looking for an economic development partner to help position the southern California city as a great place to build a business and grow a career.
Hermosa Beach, a bedroom community 21 miles from downtown Los Angeles, seeks a firm to provide community outreach and engagement services to support its infrastructure redevelopment push.
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