National PR Support

The College of Charleston is seeking qualified public relations firms to provide national-level communications support aimed at enhancing the institution’s visibility through both traditional and nontraditional media channels. The solicitation, identified as 2026-SDM-000000372-RFP-T5, was posted on June 19, 2026, with responses due by July 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract will engage a vendor to develop and execute strategic public relations campaigns that align with the college’s branding and outreach goals across the United States, leveraging media partnerships to amplify its mission and accomplishments. Services are expected to include media relations, content creation, crisis communication, multimedia engagement, and performance metrics reporting. The procurement is classified under SLED government procurement and will be managed by the College of Charleston in South Carolina, with all contract performance expected to occur within the state. Susan Dick-McKeon serves as the primary point of contact and can be reached at 843-953-5555 or dickmckeonsm@cofc.edu for inquiries regarding the solicitation. Proposals must be submitted through the South Carolina State Procurement Gateway portal, and vendors are expected to demonstrate proven experience in higher education public relations, national media outreach, and measurable campaign results. No set-aside classification applies to this solicitation, making it open to all eligible firms capable of meeting the specified requirements.