Strategic Communications Government Bids & RFPs

The base period of performance is anticipated to be 12 months of services to begin 30 September 2025. Three 3 one year option periods are anticipated to be included in the contract to extend services to 29 September 2030.

The contractor shall be reimbursed only for actual, verifiable out-of-pocket expenses incurred during marketing execution under CLIN **** monthly invoice submitted under this clin must be accompanied by certified third-party receipts, platform adspend logs, postage logs, and mediabuy performance sheets.

Respondents must provide company name, address, POC, cage code, D&B number, business size, and information on GSA or Seaport e contract vehicles. A capability statement addressing the required services, experience, and teaming arrangements is also required.

Any misrepresentation of institutional standards including, but not limited to, marketing the institution as test-optional or operating on rolling admissions shall be grounds for an immediate formal corrective action request CAR.

Proposals are due on Monday, July 27, 2026, by 3:00 PM. Any response received after this time will be returned unopened.

Payment will be made by the MBVCA after goods or services have been received, inspected, and found to comply with contract specifications. A monthly retainer will be paid via check upon receipt and approval of an invoice.

The MBVCA will base its recommendation on criteria including demonstrated national/international office status, ability to prioritize needs, media list depth and breadth, integration of marketing and social media, ability to promote underadvertised experiences, experience and qualifications, social media strategy experience, and proposed fees.

Firms must demonstrate established relationships with entertainment and trade media, a history of successful media outreach, experience in creating and managing targeted events, and a proven track record of increasing media coverage for tourism and resort destination clients.

Failure or refusal to execute a contract after approval, or untimely withdrawal of a response before award, may result in forfeiture of surety as liquidated damages. Such failure may also result in a claim for damages and removal from the MBVCA's vendor list.

All questions or requests for clarifications must be received via BidNet Direct no later than July 6, 2026, by 12:00 PM.

Failure to receive an addendum issued to the RFP may result in disqualification of the proposal. Nonresponsive proposals or those not submitted in the required format may also be deemed nonresponsive and receive no further consideration.

The County of Placer is soliciting statements of qualification for professional marketing, advertising, and communications services for its health and human services department hhs.