The Capital Area Transportation Authority, the public transit service operating within the metro Lansing, Michigan area, is seeking a public relations partner for a range of PR planning and consultation services.

CATA

Scope of work includes developing public and media relations planning and strategy; crisis management, planning and communication; market research; periodically reviewing and updating crisis communication, continuity of operations and homeless/vulnerable populations plans; assisting with issues, brand and reputation management; and providing communications and media relations advice.

Terms of the proposed contract begin in July and run for a five-year period with the option to renew for an additional five years, subject to CATA’s approval.

Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. (EST) on June 8, and should be emailed to [email protected].

Subject line of email submission must be labeled “FINAL-REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES RFP #2020-108”.

All questions/inquiries should be directed to purchasing and contracts manager Nicole Wilson, at: [email protected].

Download the RFP (includes a May 28 amendment) PDF