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RFP 049302408 Communications/Public Affairs Consultant for the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus

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A208VPI:58495State & Local

Submission Closed03/04/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Agency

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations Agencies

Place of Performance

VA, USA

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Documents

RFP 049302408 Addendum 1 - Communications/Public Affairs Consultant

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RFP # 049302408 - Communications/Public Affairs Consultant for Virginia Tech Innovation Campus

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PostedFeb 7

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Deadline changedFeb 22

Response deadline changed from Feb 28, 2024 to Mar 4, 2024.

Response DeadlineMar 4

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Submission Closed

03/04/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Organization / AgencyVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Full Description

Virginia Tech is looking to engage a DC/Northern Virginia-connected communications/public affairsfirm to partner with our DC Area and Blacksburg teams as we prepare for the launch of this excitingnew campus. The firm will work with and advise Virginia Tech on strategic communications, publicaffairs, and outreach to ensure all audiences are engaged, and key messages are permeating.This focus is especially vital since we are preparing for our campus opening during a time of added public interest in the growth of the Potomac Yard neighborhood in Alexandria, where our campus is located.