On-Call Marketing Services

East Texas A&M University is seeking qualified firms to join an on-call roster for marketing, communications, and creative services tailored to the higher education sector. Firms must demonstrate proven experience across a broad spectrum of disciplines including branding, digital and traditional media, public relations, web and UX/UI design, social media management, market research, campaign development, content creation, and performance analytics. The primary goal is to build a flexible pool of vendors capable of rapidly executing projects with tight deadlines, ensuring deliverables are completed within 90 days of project initiation. Services may range from targeted academic program promotions and event support to comprehensive multi-channel campaigns, media buying, sub-brand development, and analytics-driven strategy adjustments, with work varying in scale and scope based on institutional needs. Firms interested in participation must submit their statements of qualifications by July 23, 2026, in response to solicitation RFQ-26-0003, which was posted on June 30, 2026. The contract is open to all eligible vendors without set-aside restrictions and is managed under the Texas SmartBuy procurement system. Selected firms will not be guaranteed work but will be considered for as-needed engagements across the university’s diverse marketing and communications initiatives. All projects are expected to be performed in Texas, and inquiries should be directed to Travis A. Ball, CTPM, M.S., the primary point of contact, via email or phone listed in the solicitation. Participation requires demonstrating both technical capability and the operational agility to meet urgent, variable demands in a fast-paced academic environment.