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District of Columbia Courts is seeking an agency to create a Strategic Plan, Creative Concept, Design and Print-Ready Publication Services. Project Background: The District of Columbia Courts, comprised of the Court of Appeals, the Superior Court, and the Court System, are in the process of developing its fourth Strategic Plan to cover the 2018-2022 time period. The D.C. Courts are seeking a qualified contractor to provide creative concept, design, and print-ready publication services for the production of the Courts’ Strategic Plan and related communication/marketing materials, including digital searchable materials for website and social media platform. Statement of Work The contractor... Read More >

Pacific Surfliner is seeking a marketing agency for brand development. On behalf of the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency (LOSSAN), the Orange County Transportation Authority (Authority) invites proposals from qualified consultants to provide a) brand development and outreach services and b) integrated advertising and direct response marketing for the Pacific Surfliner. LOSSAN BRAND DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH SERVICES   INTRODUCTION This Scope of Work describes Firm’s essential roles, responsibilities, functions, activities, and deliverables necessary for the successful implementation of the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency’s (LOSSAN Agency) brand development and outreach programs for the Amtrak... Read More >

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority is seeking a media relations agency. ACTA seeks a consulting firm with demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge to conduct media relations and crisis communication services to assist ACTA in maintaining effective communication with media outlets, Corridor communities, and other interested parties. Background The Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (“ACTA”) was established on August 31, 1989 through a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA) between the City of Long Beach and the City of Los Angeles. ACTA was created primarily for the purpose of developing, financing, constructing, and operating the Alameda Corridor. The Alameda Corridor is a 20-mile... Read More >

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has issued an RFP for Brand Measurement and Strategy Services. About UNHCR UNHCR is a global organisation dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. UNHCR operates in 128 countries and leads international action to protect people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. It delivers life-saving assistance like shelter, food and water. UNHCR helps safeguard fundamental human rights and develop solutions that ensure people have a safe place to call home where they can build a better future. UNHCR... Read More >

The City of Philadelphia (“City”), Department of Commerce, Division of Aviation (“Aviation”) seeks a PR firm to provide on-call public relations support for the Philadelphia International Airport (“PHL”). The successful respondent is expected to communicate with the public, manage public information, public relations and disseminate information regarding specific airport projects to the media, airlines and general public. Department Overview The City administers the day-to-day operations of the Airport through Aviation, under the direction of its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). The Airport’s Public Affairs Manager, or their designee, will manage the work performed by the Applicant(s). Project Background PHL is the... Read More >

Palmdale, California is seeking an agency to develop a marketing strategy plan. They seek a firm with experience in public sector marketing strategy services to develop a marketing strategy plan that improves community awareness of services provided by the City. The City of Palmdale provides a variety of public services that serve community needs. Commonly used marketing methods include: social media outlets, local newspaper, Palmdale Magazine (City produced), local radio, direct mail, local television, City-run television station, email, billboards, public transportation, street banners, City-administered websites and grassroots distribution of advertising materials. Scope of Work The Plan to be developed should... Read More >

The University of Iowa - UI Health Care – is seeking a Marketing and Communications Agency of Record. The chosen agency will work with the department to develop marketing strategies, advertising, and other deliverables that align with the overall goals of UI Health Care. Background UI Health Care is unique among comprehensive academic medical centers. Composed of UI Hospitals and Clinics, UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, and UI Physicians, UI Health Care is truly integrated, under a single leader, and working from one integrated strategic plan. Faculty, staff, and students provide health care in an... Read More >

The Riverside County Transportation Commission has issued a marketing RFP. The Riverside County Transportation Commission is responsible for: 1) coordinating state highway planning; 2) adopting regional Short Range Transit Plans; 3) coordinating transit services; 4) allocating Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds; and 5) coordinating county highway and transit plans with regional and state agencies. The Commission is also the principal agency in Riverside County managing the Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE), the Congestion Management Program, and the Measure A half-cent sales tax for transportation. The Commission participates in the ongoing funding and governance of the Southern California Regional Rail... Read More >

Minot State University is seeking a marketing agency to determine tactics that will assist MSU with increasing enrollments by obtaining direction for updating MSU’s website, identifying best practices of current marketing, enrollment services, retention strategies and obtaining direction for future budget allocations. Background information concerning this project is as follows: MSU offers 60 undergraduate majors, several graduate programs and one specialist degree in school psychology. MSU is positioned to meet growth in the fields of criminal justice, education, management, nursing, technology, social work, the sciences, and energy economics and finance. Graduates from most of our programs are in demand locally,... Read More >

The Port of San Francisco (“Port” or “Department”) a department of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) seeks competitive proposals for as-needed public relations, communications, media services, and related professional services. The combined value of these contracts will have a not-to-exceed amount of $900,000. Services sought include working with the Port’s Communications Director and Communications Division to develop and execute a proactive media relations campaign and comprehensive strategic marketing program for Port projects to target local, regional, national, and worldwide audiences. These services will support the Port in its on-going efforts to effectively and economically develop, utilize, and... Read More >