Bid guide
How to bid on Strategic Marketing Support for Wildfire Preparedness with OR State Fire Marshal
What the agency is buying
The Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal needs strategic marketing support and services. The goal is to promote "Home and First Five Feet" as a public shorthand for wildfire preparedness across Oregon.
This campaign aims to educate most Oregonians by 2028 that actions like cleaning gutters, removing debris, and hardening homes can significantly reduce wildfire risk. This is an opportunity for marketing firms to help a state agency achieve a critical public safety goal.
Key dates and deadlines
This Request for Proposal (RFP) was published on September 11, 2026. The deadline for submissions is October 09, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted before this time.
Late submissions may not be considered, so it is important to plan your response carefully and submit well in advance of the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for marketing and communications firms with experience in public awareness campaigns, strategic messaging, and community outreach. Firms with a background in public safety, environmental campaigns, or state government contracts may find this particularly relevant.
The work falls under the broader category of facilities, likely due to its focus on home hardening and property protection.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation documents, you need to go to the OregonBuys procurement portal. The solicitation number is S-26000-00017490. You can view the bid's detail page and download the documents without needing to sign in.
If you wish to submit your quote electronically, you will need to register a free vendor account on the OregonBuys portal. Otherwise, follow the specific submission directions provided within the bid documents. Ensure your submission is complete and submitted before the stated deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly demonstrate your understanding of the agency's mission to protect people and property from fire. Emphasize your ability to create and execute a strategic marketing plan that can make "Home and First Five Feet" a widely understood concept.
Highlight your experience with public education campaigns and your capacity to reach a broad audience across Oregon. Provide concrete examples of past successes in similar projects, focusing on measurable outcomes and how your strategies achieved specific goals. Ensure your proposal directly addresses how you will help the Department of the State Fire Marshal achieve its goal by 2028.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Department of the State Fire Marshal; the original posting controls.