Hamilton

Hamilton County, which includes Cincinnati, is looking for a firm to handle PR, marketing and community engagement for its 513 Relief Bus.

Funded by the American Rescue Plan, the bus provides no-cost vaccinations and access to economic and social services to people living in vulnerable and underserved communities. 

From June 19 through December 16, 2021, the bus traveled to 79 locations, administered about 1,600 vaccines, served more than 4,000 people with economic/social services, and distributed more than $15M in rent, utility and mortgage assistance.

A new bus will hit the streets during the fourth quarter with expanded offerings, including dental screenings, critical healthcare referrals and possibly substance abuse/mental health services.

The selected firm will bolster awareness of the bus and the services that it offers via earned/social media, websites, community partnerships, emails, text messages and development of marketing materials. 

Hamilton County will issue a one-year contract for the bus promotion campaign.

Proposals are due August 5. 

They may be submitted electronically at https://www.bidsync.com/hamilton-county or mailed to: 

Issuing Officer
Hamilton County Purchasing Department
138 East Court Street, Room 507
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Read the RFP (PDF).