Media monitoring services

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a media monitoring services vendor through an Invitation for Quote (IFQ) solicitation number IFQ605CO20001889. The contract will cover comprehensive media monitoring services from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, with options for two additional one-year renewals. The required services encompass monitoring across multiple media platforms including broadcast, print, radio, premium online content, online news articles, and social media. Specific deliverables include establishing a media monitoring database with unlimited keyword searches, article storage capabilities, media contact list management, and generation of daily comprehensive coverage reports and monthly media reach analysis reports. Vendors must provide the ability to build and export media contact lists, create clipbooks, and maintain a robust tracking system for MoDOT's media coverage. The solicitation was posted on February 28, 2020, with quotes due by March 19, 2020 at 8:00 PM GMT. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive quote that fully complies with all mandatory specifications, with pricing to be submitted on a monthly basis.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific targets of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also invited to participate and may receive preference. The contract includes cooperative purchasing provisions, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially utilize the contract. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, and MoDOT reserves the right to use a state purchasing card (VISA) for transactions. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, vendors must provide monthly pricing and specify maximum percentage increases for potential renewal periods. The solicitation is open to all vendors registered and in good standing with the State of Missouri, with no explicit restrictions on company size or type beyond the encouraged diversity participation goals. Vendors must comply with non-discrimination requirements and employment verification standards.