Washington State Housing Finance Commission

Buyer seeks one or more firms to provide a range of communication services between August 2024 and June 2027. Services include communications strategy, community outreach, marketing, branding, creative services, and content development. The buyer aims to increase housing access and affordability for Washington residents while aligning work with anti-racist values. The contract will support the buyer's mission to provide equitable access to capital for affordable housing and community spaces.

• 7/1/2024 - RFP Released
• 7/10/2024 - Bidders Conference
• 7/12/2024 - First Q&A Posted
• 7/31/2024 - Proposal Due Date
• 8/12/2024 - Contractor Interviews Start
• 8/19/2024 - Notification of Winning Firm(s)
• 8/26/2024 - Anticipated Contract(s) Start Date

• Experience in performance of similar work
• Compliance with Commission requirements
• Licensed to do business in Washington state

• Develop overall communications strategy and planning
• Provide crisis communications planning and management
• Conduct community outreach to marginalized groups and communities of color
• Develop marketing goals and strategies for Homeownership program
• Implement effective marketing tactics including ad campaigns
• Provide photography and videography services
• Design and layout print publications including annual reports
• Develop creative themes and provide written content
• Interview customers and stakeholders for narrative development
• Conduct research on affordable housing topics