Media Audit for the Missouri Department of Conservation

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive media audit and strategic consultation services to evaluate the effectiveness of its current audio and video content strategy. The procurement seeks qualified firms to conduct a detailed audit of MDC's multimedia communication programs across digital platforms, including the Nature Boost Podcast, Discover Nature Notes video series, video and audio public service announcements, social media content, live webcasts, and internal communications. The scope of work is structured in three phases: Initial Assessment (30 days), Comprehensive Analysis (70 days), and Final Recommendations (due by June 15, 2026), with the overall contract period extending from award through June 30, 2026. Bidders must submit firm, fixed-price proposals by March 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time via MissouriBUYS or U.S. mail, with evaluation based solely on price using a lowest responsive supplier methodology yielding up to 100 cost evaluation points. Required qualifications include demonstrated compliance with Missouri tax requirements, Secretary of State registration, E-Verify authorization, anti-discrimination certifications, and maintenance of liability insurance with limits of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. All subcontractors must comply with identical contractual requirements and employment authorization provisions, and the contractor must designate a primary contact within five business days of award notification.

This procurement includes multiple preference and set-aside designations to encourage participation from diverse business categories. MDC will grant a ten percent preference for American-made products under the Domestic Products Procurement Act, five to fifteen bonus points for Organization for the Blind and Sheltered Workshop participation, and three bonus points for Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVE) participation at a minimum of three percent of total contract value. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration with the audit services. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled, and no specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the procurement documents. Interested firms should prepare proposals that address the comprehensive nature of the media audit while highlighting their experience with multimedia content evaluation, performance metrics analysis, and strategic recommendations for digital content optimization.