Regional Print Advertising Services

Pinellas County, Florida, is soliciting proposals for a Regional Print Advertising Services contract through an Invitation to Quote (ITQ). The procurement aims to establish a 24-month contract with a potential 12-month extension for various print advertising services, including legal notices, public notices, classified and non-classified advertisements, run of paper ads, and informational publications such as the All Hazards Preparedness Guide and Recycle Guide. The scope of work encompasses producing publications in multiple languages (English, Spanish, and Vietnamese) and covers comprehensive design, translation, printing, packing, bundling, and delivery services. Key deadlines include a question submission cutoff of November 30, 2022, and a response deadline of December 6, 2022, at 3:00 pm. The advertising services will require detailed pricing proposals with rate structures for different ad types, sizes, and publication days, with specific considerations for column widths and publication timing.

The county has established a Sheltered Market program that provides first opportunity to Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms located in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Manatee Counties for contracts between $5,000 and $100,000. To qualify as an SBE, firms must have annual sales not exceeding $3 million for goods/services and maintain an average of 50 or fewer employees. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract appears designed to accommodate ongoing, as-needed print advertising services for county communications and public information initiatives. The solicitation appears to be structured to support local businesses and provide flexible advertising solutions for Pinellas County's communication needs, with a focus on accessibility, multilingual communication, and supporting small local enterprises through targeted procurement strategies.