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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF 
WILMINGTON NORTH CAROLINA
(WHA)
RE-BID REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFQ)
SOLICITATION NO.: WHA26.04

FOR

COMMUNICATIONS & REBRANDING ASSISTANT

SUBMISSION DATE: May 11, 2026

                                        SUBMISSION TIME: 4:00 P.M.






Prepared By:

Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington
Procurement and Contracts Department
1524 S. 16th Street
Wilmington, NC  28401






   Tyrone Garrett, Chief Executive Officer



RE-BID REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ):
COMMUNICTIONS & REBRANDING ASSISTANT
WILMINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY (WHA)

Introduction & Project Overview
The Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Part-Time Communications & Rebranding Assistant (Consultant/Contractor). This role is vital in supporting our ongoing efforts to enhance WHAs public image, strengthen community trust, and promote our mission of providing safe, quality, and affordable housing.

The selected candidate will work closely with WHA leadership to highlight resident success stories and ensure all agency messaging is professional, consistent, and impactful.

Scope of Services
The respondent will be expected to perform the following essential duties:
Rebranding Support: Assist in the execution of the WHA rebranding and communications strategy across all platforms.
Collateral Development: Support the creation, review, and updating of public-facing materials (brochures, flyers, presentations, reports, and signage).
Content Creation: Draft and edit content for website updates, social medial posts, press releases, and community notices.
Community Engagement: Provide support for outreach efforts, including public meetings and resident events.
Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Coordinate with WHA staff and external partners to ensure messaging aligns with agency goals and regulatory requirements.
Storytelling: Identify and highlight success stories and agency initiatives that reflect WHAs positive community impact.







Preferred Qualifications

Respondents will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communications skills with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with social media platforms, digital communication tools, and basic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
Industry Experience: Experience working with public-sector, nonprofit, or housing-related organizations is highly preferred.
Professionalism: A community-focused demeanor with a proven ability to maintain confidentiality in a public sector environment.
Education: Associated degree or ongoing coursework in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).


Schedule & Compensation

Duration: Part-time (Approximately 20 hours per week).
Flexibility: Flexible schedule required, with occasional evening or weekend hours for community events.
Location: A hybrid of office-based, remote, and community-based work.
Compensation: Please include your proposed hourly rate or monthly retainer in your response.

Contract Award 

It is the Authority's intent to award a contract for the service required thereunder in accord with competitive proposal procedures which provide for negotiations; however, if the quality of the initial proposal received is such that no purpose would be served by conducting negotiations the Authority will award a contract without discussion/negotiations.

The Authority retains the right to reject all proposals or to award a contract to the respondent whose proposal is deemed to be most advantageous to the Authority, taking into consideration the evaluation factors cited above. All proposers will be notified in writing promptly if a contract award is made under this RFQ; such notice will identify the proposal selected.




Submission Requirements

To be considered, please submit a qualification package including:

Cover Letter: Detailing your interest and how your experience aligns with WHAs mission.
Resume/Portfolio: Highlighting relevant projects, design samples, or writing clips.
References: Contact information for at least two professional references.
Proposed Fee Structure: Your hourly rate for the 20-hour weekly commitment.

Submissions of Proposals 

Proposals (original and two copies) shall be delivered to the Authority no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, May 11, 2026.  Same shall be addressed as follows:

Wilmington Housing Authority
Attn: Chauntrell Burns
1524 S. 16th Street
Wilmington, NC  28401
Tel: (910) 341-7700 ext. 247

All proposals shall be submitted in sealed envelopes with the wording "PROPOSAL FOR RE-BID RFQ FOR PART- TIME COMMUNICATIONS & REBRANDING ASSISTANT " on the envelope.

Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation CriteriaWeightWeighted ScoreProfessional Experience: Proven track record in public sector, nonprofit, or housing-related communications.30%Portfolio Quality: Evidence of strong writing (press releases/notices) and design (Canva/Adobe) skills.30%Digital Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to manage social media and digital communication tools effectively.20%Cultural Fit & Demeanor: Approachable, community-focused, and understands WHAs mission.10%Cost Reasonability: Proposed hourly rate or retainer is within WHA's budget for a 20-hour week.10%TOTAL SCORE100%

We are looking for:
Experience in public-sector or nonprofit communications.
Proficiency in digital tools (Canva/Adobe/Social Media).
A professional, approachable demeanor.
Interested candidates can find the full Request for Qualifications (RFQ) here:  HYPERLINK "http://www.wha.net" www.wha.net



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