F5SMC Communications Consultation Services (Aug 2026 - June 2028)

First 5 San Mateo County (F5SMC) invites responses to this Request for Statement of Qualifications (“RFSQ”) from qualified consultants, agencies and/or individuals. The successful Respondent may eventually enter into contract with F5SMC to provide Communication Consultation Services for the implementation of a Strategic Communications Plan and Implementation Plan (“The Plan”) . See Attachment C, Sample F5SMC Independent Contractor Agreement. Respondents may request up to a total of $330,000 for work beginning August 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2028 . The objective is to: Support the Commission’s Vision, Mission and successful implementation of Desired Outcomes as identified in the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. Increase knowledge of F5SMC’s role, initiatives, programs, funded partners services and impact to the c ommunity (par ents, businesses, legislators, educators, h e alth providers , etc.) county-wide, with targeted efforts to hard to reach population segments. Promote universal understanding of the importance of early brain development through an Early Brain Development Public Education Campaign for San Mateo County expectant parents, parents/caregivers of children birth to age 5, service providers and community members. Increase communications collaboration with First 5 California, First 5 Association of California, Children Now, Early Childhood Funders, etc., on initiatives benefiting local needs. Increase communication collaboration activities with funded and non-funded partners. Update communication policies and standardized internal processes, fundamental communication tools, outreach methods, outline and schedule of communication activities. Funding Amount and Available Term First 5 SMC has allocated a maximum of $3 30,000 from August 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 to meet the goals and objectives detailed in this RFSQ.