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This Solicitation opportunity from North Carolina was posted on July 8, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Full-Service Marketing and Public Relations Firm for Community Engagement and Transit Promotion

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269-2025-1842State & Local

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NAICS: 561920
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The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is establishing a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to secure a pool of qualified contractors for the planning and implementation of partnership-building activities. These activities include reverse trade missions, conferences, forums, workshops, and trainings, which may be conducted in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format both within the United States and overseas. The scope of work encompasses a full range of event management services, including project management, venue and vendor coordination, international travel logistics, participant recruitment, agenda development, interpretation, and post-event evaluation. The contract features a total aggregate ceiling of 100 million dollars, with a twelve-month base ordering period and four twelve-month option periods. This solicitation is a partial small business set-aside under NAICS code 561920. Task orders are limited to a maximum of 3 million dollars each, with an annual service limit of 5 million dollars per contractor. Awards are based on a best-value tradeoff, where non-price factors, specifically technical expertise and relevant past performance, are significantly more important than price. Contractors must provide personnel across nine core labor categories and adhere to strict quality control and information security standards. Proposals must be submitted in two separate volumes by November 6, 2026, and must include a technical proposal, past performance data, and pricing information.
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NAICS: 561920
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The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking to contract with a full-service marketing and public relations firm to enhance its internal capabilities through specialized expertise in areas such as general marketing, public relations, digital communications, community engagement, event planning, and crisis management. The primary goal of this contract is to promote CATS' transit services, foster community involvement, and improve public perception and ridership within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region. The contract aims to support CATS in effectively communicating its initiatives and engaging with diverse audiences to strengthen the transit system's visibility and community support. The solicitation, identified as number 269-2025-1842, was posted on July 8, 2025, with a response deadline of August 7, 2025. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000 and is managed by the City of Charlotte, a State and Local Government Entity (SLED). The services are to be performed within North Carolina, with the firm expected to provide comprehensive marketing and public relations solutions tailored to transit promotion and community outreach efforts. Interested firms can find additional details through the provided online link.

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CATS Scope of Work - Marketing and Communications

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City of Charlotte Procurement Portal Instructions

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RFP 269-2025-1842 Acknowledgement - Professional Marketing Services

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RFP #269-2025-1842 Addenda Receipt Confirmation

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RFP 269-2025-1842 Company Background Response Form

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RFP 269-2025-1842 Form A DBE Subcontractor/Supplier List

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RFP #269-2025-1842 Professional Marketing and Communications Services

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RFP 269-2025-1842 Proposal Submission Form

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RFP #269-2025-1842 References Form

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City of Charlotte Project 269-2025-1842 Portal Instructions

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RFP # 269-2025-1842 - Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification

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RFP 269-2025-1842 Debarment Certification

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RFP # 269-2025-1842 - Exceptions Form (MarCom)

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Sample Services Contract - MarCom

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AgencyNorth Carolina → City of Charlotte
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The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) seeks to engage a full-service marketing and public relations firm that can supplement CATS' internal resources by providing specialized expertise in areas such as general marketing, public relations, digital communications, community engagement, event planning, and crisis communications. The services are aimed at promoting CATS’ services, engaging with the community, and enhancing the public's perception and use of public transit in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.

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