Title: MEDIA CONSULTANT – Barton County Commission (042325)

Deadline: 5/2/2025 1:00 PM   (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

Status: Deadline Expired

Description: Project Introduction

Barton County, Kansas, is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or private individuals to provide professional media consulting services. The successful vendor will assist Barton County in improving its media outreach, civic engagement and visibility of County services, policies and public engagement opportunities. Work will involve communication with various internal and external audiences, encompassing areas such as public relations, media relations and communications needs to build and maintain a positive reputation. Barton County is committed to increasing transparency and communication with citizens, local businesses and other government agencies and the communications consultant will play a critical role in ensuring the County’s initiatives are effectively communicated.

Project Requirements

Media Services: Provide on-call consultation and advice to County administrative personnel as needed, addressing communication needs and strategies as required. Will be required to attend (virtually or in-person) a weekly (every Tuesday at 9 am unless otherwise announced) and special Commission meeting and release a summary of activities from said meeting. May be asked to attend and report same on other County boards such as the Planning Commission, Community Corrections and Public Health.

Public Information Campaigns: Execute targeted public information efforts, including featured articles, press releases and publicity, to increase awareness of County services policies and public engagement opportunities

Press Releases: Advise, as needed, on press releases written and distributed by County personnel.

Graphic Design: Develop a County branding guide for graphic design.

Videography/Photography: As requested, attend events, promotions and other opportunities to capture video and photos for use in related areas, to include social media.

Social Media Consultation: May consult with County staff on its various social media accounts, it ensure timely and relevant content is developed in accordance with existing branding guide and posted regularly.

Time: Anticipate an average of 8 – 12 hours per week.




Project Funding Source

Funding provided by Barton County.


Project Timeline

Services are to be provided until December 31, 2025, and may be extended for a two-year period.

Project Inquiries

Questions concerning the Request for Proposal must be submitted via email to Matt Patzner, County Administrator, at mpatzner@bartoncounty.org, 620.793.1800.  

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Documents:

Documents as of 4/23/2025
Media_Consultant_2025_RFQ.pdf