CPH - Tick Safety Media Campaign

Columbus Public Health is soliciting bids for paid advertising services to execute a tick safety awareness campaign targeting Columbus and Worthington residents, with proposals due October 11, 2026.

The scope encompasses a two-part campaign: Part 1 runs October 19, 2026, through November 30, 2026, and Part 2 runs March 1, 2027, through August 31, 2027. The target geography is twelve specified zip codes (43222, 43223, 43204, 43224, 43229, 43203, 43205, 43206, 43219, 43211, 43227, and 43232) in Franklin County. Columbus Public Health will develop all creative assets; the contractor is responsible for campaign planning, media setup and ad placement, monthly reporting, and final campaign reporting. The campaign messaging centers on four prevention pillars: preventing tick exposure, using EPA-registered repellents and protective clothing, post-activity tick checking, and safe tick removal using fine-tipped tweezers. The educational foundation emphasizes prevention of Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Alpha-gal Syndrome, with guidance on recognizing tickborne illness symptoms and proper medical follow-up.

The total budget is $10,000 over approximately ten months spanning two distinct campaign periods, with no renewal options. The contract carries no set-aside or preference restriction. All bids must be accompanied by a detailed proposal to be considered for award. No pre-bid meeting, site visit, or bidder's conference is scheduled. The scope document does not specify evaluation criteria, incumbent contractor, or questions deadline.