St. Louis

The Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District has issued RFPs for PR services and political consulting in connection with the strategic planning for the future of the non-profit group.

The CID’s term expires Dec. 31, 2021. It wants help to mull the available options related to the pending expiration and potential renewal or reorganization of the CID.

Interested firms may bid on either one or both of the RFPs.

The PR work involves setting up forums for public feedback, managing perception of the renewal/re-org, messaging/press relations/social media and stakeholder engagement strategy.

The political focus is on the structure of the CID, vendor relationship, revenue model, and suite of services to be provided.

Firms pitching the PR contract “should have experience in developing communications strategies for civic engagements and initiatives, as well as experience in crisis communications,” according to the RFP.

CID is looking for a political consultant with “experience in advising and strategizing for campaigns for ballot or petition issues in the state of Missouri.”

Interested firms face a June 25 deadline to submit electronic proposals with “RFP for CID Political and PR Consulting Services” in the subject line.

Proposals go to Missy Kelley, CID president & CEO, at [email protected].