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County shall pay contractor within thirty 30 days after the receipt by county department of a complete and correct invoice. County shall pay contractor within thirty 30 days after the receipt by county department of a complete and correct invoice.

The award of a contract shall be based on the demonstrated competence, experience, and qualifications of the respondent whose offer is determined to be the best value for Travis County. The award of a contract shall be based on the demonstrated competence, experience, and qualifications of the respondent whose offer is determined to be the best value for Travis County.

Respondents must demonstrate competency and experience providing communications, media, and marketing services. The county desires to enter into a professional services contract with a qualified respondent who can demonstrate competency and experience providing communications, media, and marketing services.

Objections to RFS specifications must be filed in writing at least seven days before the solicitation opening date. Protests before award must be submitted no later than six calendar days after response opening. Objection to response specificationAny objection to the requirements in this RFS must be filed in writing with the purchasing agent at least seven days before the solicitation opening date.

Contacting individuals other than the point of contact or contacting Commissioners Court members or their staff about the solicitation may disqualify the response. Failure to provide all requested information may also result in disqualification. any other contact may disqualify the response from consideration for award.

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The anticipated schedule for the first issue includes final file delivery in November 2026. final file delivery november 2026

Evaluation criteria include creative approach (25%), cost (25%), relevant experience (20%), writing/design samples (20%), and project team qualifications (10%). evaluation criteria creative approach 25 cost 25 relevant experience 20 writing design samples 20 project team qualifications 10

Vendors must demonstrate experience producing annual reports, magazines, donor publications, or similar editorial projects, and have experience with publication writing, editing, and graphic design. vendor qualificationsthe vendor shall: demonstrate experience producing annual reports, magazines, donor publications, conservation publications, or similar editorial projects. have experience with publication writing, editing, and graphic design.

Vendors must provide at least two (2) relevant work samples. provide at least two 2 relevant work samples.

Incomplete submissions may be deemed nonresponsive. incomplete submissions may be deemed nonresponsive.

Proposals are due by Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. ET. The anticipated project duration is approximately 6-9 weeks from the notice to proceed.

ITP will make payment within thirty (30) days after delivery and final acceptance of the project. Invoices may be submitted prior to or upon delivery.

Proposals will be evaluated based on responsiveness to ITP's project requirements, qualifications of the proposed project team, financial proposal and project schedule, and respondent's qualifications, past performance, and company experience.

Firms must demonstrate expertise in public outreach and education services, capacity to complete the project within the stated timeline and budget, strong presentation and communication skills, and experience with Michigan election law and FOIA requests.

Requests for approved equals, clarification of specifications, and protest of specifications must be received in writing not less than nine (9) working days before the date of the scheduled bid opening or closing date for receipt of proposals.

Proposals may be rejected if they do not comply with all terms and conditions of the solicitation, or if they contain unapproved deviations, exceptions, substitutions, alternates, or conditional qualifications.