Bond Measure Consulting Services

The Vendor is required to provide to develop and execute $750M comprehensive bond campaign strategy to support capital improvements.
- The consultant will provide expertise in campaign planning, funding strategy, community engagement, communications, and risk management to ensure that the board makes the best decision possible regarding whether to place a bond measure on the ballot and the form of any such measure, and to ensure successful passage of any such bond measure.
- Strategic Campaign Planning
•    Develop a comprehensive bond measure strategy and timeline.
•    Conduct stakeholder analysis and identify key influencers.
•    Advice on legal and compliance considerations related to public agency campaigns.
- Capital Improvement Planning Support
•    Collaborate with district leadership to align bond measure messaging with capital improvement priorities.
•    Assist in translating technical facility needs into community-friendly language.
•    The district is outsourcing a separate contractor to provide bond project scoping: collaboration between the capital bond measure strategies consultant and perkins eastman for the capital bond project scoping effort.
•    The district is running a comprehensive marketing campaign: partner with we us them to support broader outreach efforts.
- Campaign Funding Strategy
•    Identify and advise on potential funding sources for bond measure activities.
•    Support budget development for bond measure-related expenditures.
•    Recommend cost-effective outreach and engagement methods.
- Community Engagement and Outreach
•    Design and implement a community engagement plan, including town halls, listening sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
•    Develop messaging and materials tailored to diverse community audiences.
•    Facilitate partnerships with community organizations and local leaders
- Communications and Public Relations
•    Create a communications plan including branding, messaging, and media strategy.
•    Develop bond measure materials such as flyers, presentations, social media content, and FAQs.
•    Provide media training and support for District spokespersons.
- Data Analysis and Voter Insights
•    Conduct polling, survey, and focus groups to assess community sentiment.
•    Analyze voter demographics trends to inform bond measure strategy.
•    Provide regular reporting and recommendations based on data insights.
- Risk Management Strategies
•    Risk Identification: Assess potential risks to campaign success, including political opposition, misinformation, legal challenges, and public skepticism.
•    Mitigation Planning: Develop contingency plans for high-risk scenarios, including alternative messaging, rapid response protocols, and stakeholder reengagement strategies.
•    Compliance Monitoring: Ensure all campaign activities adhere to local, state, and federal laws, including guidelines for public agency in bond campaigns.
•    Crisis Communications: Prepare a crisis communication plan to address unexpected events or negative publicity.
•    Reputation Management: Monitor public sentiment and media coverage and advise on proactive reputation management strategies.

- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference Date: November 12, 2025
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: November 13, 2025