Brand Storytelling Government Bids & RFPs

The anticipated period of performance is from the date of award through the end of the 2027 anniversary campaign year. The campaign is expected to include phases for planning, branding, launch event, storytelling production, and flagship initiatives, with a final report due within 30 days after the final activity.

Invoices are to be submitted to the office identified in block 18b of the SF1449. The contractor shall show value added tax (VAT) as a separate item on invoices. Payment will be made to the contractor's address on the cover page unless a separate remittance address is provided.

Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. The government will determine acceptability by assessing compliance with RFQ terms and technical information, and contractor responsibility by analyzing financial resources, performance period compliance, integrity, organization, experience, skills, equipment, facilities, and eligibility.

Vendors should demonstrate at least 5 years of experience managing high-level public events, experience producing public-facing communications campaigns, strong writing, design, photography, and videography capacity, ability to manage multiple activities, experience working with government/diplomatic/educational/business/youth audiences, strong understanding of Nepal's media/education/startup/youth sectors, ability to work in English and Nepali, and strong financial management and reporting capacity.

The Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines a method for monitoring contractor performance. If services exceed the standard (more than one customer complaint per month), the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will notify the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the inspection clause.

Offers that are unreasonably low or high in price may be rejected. Failure to comply with solicitation terms, including technical requirements and contractor responsibility criteria, could lead to disqualification.

The response deadline for proposals is July 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT.

The contract will be awarded to the contractor who submits the most responsible, responsive offer complying with the instructions specified within. The proposed costs, fees, or expenses will weigh heavily in the award of any resulting contract but will not necessarily be the determining factor. The district will use, but is not limited to, the following criteria: Company profile, Qualifications, Vendors approach to work requirements, References, Fees.

Proposers must provide a company profile including history, qualifications, areas of experience, abilities, and years in business. Three references are required, along with links to three to six relevant work samples demonstrating documentary/interview-driven storytelling, organizational overviews, commercials, short-form content, and work involving education or community impact.

Proposers should submit three to six relevant work samples. proposers should submit three to six relevant work samples.

Questions regarding this RFP are to be submitted in writing via Ion Wave under the Questions tab by the deadline, July 8, 2026, 12 PM CT. questions deadline: **** 12: 00 pm ct

Any contact with other Little Rock School District administrators or staff at any time during this procurement process could result in your bid being disqualified. any contact with little rock school district administrators or staff could result in your bid being disqualified.

Proposals must be submitted by August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p. m. Late submissions will not be accepted. Deadline: August 31, 2026 at 11:59 p. m. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Proposals will be evaluated based on understanding of the project (20%), methodology and approach (15%), experience and qualifications (15%), management plan (10%), creativity and innovation (10%), cost (20%), woman/minority owned business preference (5%), and local/Colorado preference (5%). Criteria weight Understanding of project 20 Methodology and approach 15 Experience and qualifications 15 Management plan 10 Creativity and innovation 10 Cost 20 Criteria weight Womanminorityowned business preference 5 Localcolorado preference 5 Total 100

Firms must demonstrate years in business, experience with tourism marketing and/or rural destinations, and experience working with local governments or similar entities. Firm qualifications Years in business Experience with tourism marketing andor rural destinations Experience working with local governments or similar entities

The anticipated annual budget for these services is approximately $40,000. The anticipated annual budget for these services is approximately 40, 000, subject to annualappropriation.

Proposals are due no later than 12pm MST on July 27, 2026.

The authority shall pay the contractor within thirty (30) days after receipt of a properly submitted invoice and any reasonably requested supporting documentation.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the offer most advantageous to the authority, considering relevant experience and qualifications (25%), quality and clarity of proposed approach (25%), demonstrated success in similar projects (25%), cost and value (15%), and references (10%).

Proposers must demonstrate expertise in the development of comprehensive branded assets, knowledge of advertising and visual communications strategies for print, digital, and environmental media, and experience with transit agencies and/or related organizations.

Proposers are strictly prohibited from contacting any members of the Authority Board or any Authority Board personnel on any matter having to do with any aspect of this RFP during the procurement, other than with written consent from the procurement contact. All communications must be made through the procurement contact.