Dept of Commerce Public Relation Services

The Department of Commerce in Idaho is seeking public relations services through a solicitation numbered 868, with proposals due by October 1, 2025. The contract, valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000, involves providing a broad range of PR activities, including strategic planning, media outreach, content creation, and project management, with performance to be detailed in individual Project Service Orders. The work is primarily performed within Idaho, with the initial onboarding expected by April 1, 2026, and the overall contract not to exceed five years. The contract is governed by Idaho’s procurement laws, including the State of Idaho Contract Terms and Conditions, which are incorporated by reference, and is not subject to federal FAR clauses. Offerors must submit a comprehensive proposal via the Idaho eProcurement system, IPRO, including completed submittal forms for background, technical approach, qualifications, and detailed pricing. The evaluation process emphasizes technical scenarios (300 points), oral presentations (200 points), cost (200 points), approach (150 points), and qualifications (75 points), with the award going to the proposal offering the best overall value based on the highest total score. The contract requires strict adherence to insurance, security, and conflict of interest provisions, with background checks and confidentiality measures in place. Deliverables are subject to inspection and acceptance by the State, which retains sole discretion to approve or reject work based on compliance with specifications and quality standards. Payment is made upon receipt and approval of invoices, which must reference specific project orders, and the contract includes provisions for amendments, modifications, and special requirements such as security awareness and personnel reassignment.