Denver Health Wants Firm for Anti-Smoking Push
Mon. , Aug. 17, 2026 By Denver Health is looking for a Colorado-based agency to provide strategic communications and media buying services for a push to reduce secondhand smoke and vape aerosol exposure. . .
Mon. , Aug. 17, 2026ByDenver Health is looking for a Colorado-based agency to provide strategic communications and media buying services for a push to reduce secondhand smoke and vape aerosol exposure among young children in the Denver metro area. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has provided the funding for the effort. The region's primary safety-net health system, Denver Health provides equitable, high-quality care to every patient regardless of their ability to pay, alongside financial assistance for those who qualify. The first year of the contract will focus on formative research, planning, strategic development and initiation of the campaign. Over the remainder of the contract, the selected agency will be expected to focus on further implementation of the media and communication plan, as well as the development and dissemination of a campaign toolkit to be shared with Denver Health partners, other State Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership grantees and Colorado’s broader tobacco control network. The estimated initial term of the contract is expected to run from Sept. 21, 2026 to June 30, 2027, with a possible extension (at the discretion of Denver Health and the CDPHE) going from July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028. Budget is estimated at up to $68. 2K for the first year and $50K per year for the rest of the contract. Prospective agencies should submit their intention to respond to the RFP to Jennifer Moreland at[email protected]by 3 p. m. Aug. 21. Proposals (one electronic copy in both Word and PDF formats, with the subject line “Response to Smoke Free Starts Campaign Proposal,”) are due to[email protected]by 5 p. m. on Aug. 28, and any questions about the RFP (subject line “Smoke Free Starts Media Question”) should be received by 3 p. m. Aug. 21. Read the RFP (PDF). More stories from Steve BarnesNot a Subscriber? Join O'Dwyer's & Get RFP AccessStop wasting time tracking down RFPs. O'Dwyer's connects you with organizations looking for PR firms & services. Get new business with O'Dwyer's!Main Category:RFPs, RFIs and RFQsSecondary Categories:Earned Media,Healthcare PR,Media RelationsMore RFPs, RFIs and RFQs posts from O'Dwyer's:•US Soybean Export Council Seeks PR ProFri. , Aug. 14, 2026The US Soybean Export Council is looking for a pro to lead the development and implementation of the communications and brand strategies effort for it and the Soy Excellence Centers. •OCTA Dangles $2. 4M Highway PR PactThu. , Aug. 13, 2026The Orange County Transportation Authority is looking for a firm to develop and implement a public communications and community outreach program for a highway improvement project. •SF's Union Square Looks for PR ProTue. , Aug. 11, 2026The Union Square Alliance is searching for a marketing & communications manager to help tell the story about the comeback of “the heart of San Francisco. ”•US Grains Council Seeks Pakistan RepMon. , Aug. 10, 2026The US Grains & BioProducts Council, which develops export markets for American barley, corn, sorghum and ethanol to more than 70 countries, is looking for a firm to serve as its Pakistan representative. •NM DOT Seeks Firm for Public OutreachFri. , Aug. 7, 2026The environmental bureau of New Mexico’s Dept. of Transportation is looking for a firm to handle “on-call public involvement services. ”Return to Aug. 17, 2026 NewsReturn to Latest PR News