Advertising purchase in Business Facilities Magazine

The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has issued a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation (S20-039) for the purchase of advertising in Business Facilities magazine, a trade publication with over 50 years of experience providing qualified leads to economic development organizations. The procurement seeks advertising placements across print magazine issues, online articles, and trade shows, with a specific focus on expansion, relocation, and consolidation projects. The magazine offers specialized content including Workforce Development issues, Rankings issues, State of the Year awards, and various focus reports covering international, industry, regional, and state topics. The solicitation period runs from November 6, 2019, to November 12, 2019, with all vendors eligible to respond. The advertising services will provide direct access to site selectors and economic development professionals, with delivery terms specified as free on board destination and payment terms set at net 45 days. The primary contact for this solicitation is Stacey Hirst of the Department of Economic Development located in Jefferson City, Missouri, with jurisdictions including Clark County and Jefferson City involved in the contract opportunity.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, indicating an open procurement accessible to all vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The solicitation has been designated as having no line items, and no estimated total value is disclosed in the available documentation. Vendors are solely responsible for ensuring timely submission of their responses, whether submitted online or via hard copy, and must allow adequate time for potential technical support. While the specific evaluation criteria are not detailed, the single feasible source nature of the procurement suggests that Business Facilities magazine is likely the preferred or sole vendor for this specific advertising need. The procurement appears to be strategically focused on obtaining high-quality marketing exposure for Missouri's economic development efforts through a well-established trade publication.