Outreach and creative services

This is an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) for Outreach and Creative Services. The solicitation is applicable to the State of Florida and the jurisdictions of Leon County and Tampa City. The selected contractor(s) will be required to provide a range of outreach and creative services, including developing marketing materials, managing social media campaigns, and conducting public awareness initiatives. Key objectives are to promote the department's programs and services, engage target audiences, and increase visibility. Qualified respondents should have expertise in strategic communications, digital marketing, graphic design, and event planning. Evaluation criteria include the quality of the technical approach, the qualifications and experience of the project team, and the overall cost-effectiveness of the proposed solution. The deadline for sealed replies is March 21, 2022, by 5:00 PM ET, with a public opening on March 22, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET. The Evaluation Phase is scheduled for April 12, 2022, to April 26, 2022, and the Presentations/Negotiations are expected to take place from May 2, 2022, to May 20, 2022. The Public Meeting to discuss the award recommendation is scheduled for May 24, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET, and the Notice of Agency Decision/Intent to Award is anticipated on May 31, 2022.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is unknown, and the budget range for the contract is not disclosed. Respondents will be required to integrate with the department's existing technology infrastructure and communication channels.