Connecticut Port Authority RFP Communications & Marketing Services

The Connecticut Port Authority (CPA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered CPA0024-CM seeking qualified communications and marketing firms to provide comprehensive services aimed at supporting the Authority's strategic objectives for Connecticut's maritime industry. The selected vendor will be responsible for developing and implementing new strategies for economic development and supply chain solutions specifically targeting the state's ports and waterfront facilities. Key deliverables include providing communications and marketing support, advisory services, and targeted market engagement to competitively position Connecticut within the maritime sector. The RFP solicitation period opens on August 23, 2024, at 5:15 PM EDT and closes on September 27, 2024, at 4:00 PM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period running from August 23 to September 6, 2024. Potential vendors must demonstrate expertise in communications strategy, marketing positioning, and the ability to identify and engage appropriate maritime industry target markets. The procurement will be conducted in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes, and interested firms can access additional information through the CPA's website at ctportauthority.com/rfqs-rfps-3/. Jill Dowling-Moreno at the Connecticut Port Authority's Old Saybrook office is designated as the primary contact for this solicitation.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor eligibility, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified communications and marketing firms. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation package includes three key documents: the main RFP document, an addendum containing Questions and Answers (which were initially posted on September 13, 2024, with some technical viewing challenges), and a second addendum outlining evaluation criteria. Delivery terms are specified as "Free On Board Destination" with payment terms to be determined by the selected vendor. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the specification indicates a quantity of 1.00 unit under specification number 80140000. Vendors are expected to provide comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their capacity to support the Connecticut Port Authority's strategic communications and marketing objectives, with an emphasis on developing innovative approaches to positioning the state's maritime industry competitively.