Responsible Advertising Government Bids & RFPs

The deadline for quotes (bid responses) is August 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

The prompt payment discount (PPD) initiative is offered, where contractors benefit from increased cash flow through fast and efficient payments. The commonwealth benefits because contractors reduce the cost of products and services through the applied discount.

The award will be based on the best overall proposal and best value, considering methodology, experience, expertise, knowledge translation, diversity, and cost-effectiveness.

Bidders must demonstrate significant experience serving Asian communities or collaborate with such an organization, possess in-depth knowledge of relevant methods, advertising strategies, qualitative/quantitative research, community input, and understanding of the gambling landscape in Massachusetts.

Failure to perform contractual obligations may result in corrective action, suspension, and/or termination. Vendor may be terminated or suspended from this contract for poor performance, failure to perform, nonresponsiveness, noncompliance, fraud or other cause.

Misrepresentation of SBPP or SDO certification status will result in disqualification. Failure to perform contractual obligations may also lead to disqualification.

The estimated value of the procurement is not to exceed $175,**** for the entirety of the project.

The closing date for submissions is July 10, 2024.

The estimated total value is $26,000,****.

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.