6-A. Bonfire Instructions Procurement Portal -1842.docx

This document is an instructional file from the City of Charlotte detailing procurement portal submission guidelines for the Bonfire electronic bidding platform. The file provides comprehensive instructions for vendors seeking to submit proposals, specifically focusing on the electronic submission process for solicitation opportunities through https://charlottenc.bonfirehub.com. Vendors must submit all questions and proposals electronically through the portal, with a strong recommendation to begin the uploading process ideally one week before the submission deadline to account for potential technical challenges.

The associated contract opportunity is a professional marketing and communication services solicitation for the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), seeking a full-service marketing and public relations firm to supplement internal resources. The contract aims to provide specialized expertise in general marketing, public relations, digital communications, community engagement, event planning, and crisis communications, with the primary goal of promoting CATS' services and enhancing public perception of public transit in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. This procurement is a re-bid of a previously cancelled project located in North Carolina. Technical support for the Bonfire platform is available through multiple channels, including a help forum, email (Support@GoBonfire.com), and phone support (1-800-354-8010).