RFP No. OEPM 26-400 Business Development Marketing Communications Services

The Office of Exposition Park Management (OEPM) is soliciting proposals under RFP No. OEPM 26-400 for an execution-driven partner to provide comprehensive business development, marketing, and communications services for Exposition Park. This implementation-focused engagement requires the contractor to deliver services commensurate with a world-class destination, encompassing marketplace deployment, strategic media buys, and the structuring and negotiation of revenue-generating agreements. The selected firm must develop actionable plans within the first quarter of the contract year and simultaneously establish a five-year planning process. The agreement is scheduled to begin upon DGS approval and end on June 30, 2028, with a potential extension of up to ten years and an annual budget limit of 1,000,000 dollars. For the initial fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28, the budget is set at 500,000 dollars per year. The award will be based on best value, determined through a four-step evaluation process involving reference verification, a technical proposal scored out of 48 points, a cost proposal review, and final in-person interviews for the top two bidders. Preferences are available for certified Small Business (SB) and Microbusiness (MB) firms via a 5% score increase, as well as tiered incentives for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) based on participation percentages. Bidders must submit their proposals by October 30, 2026, via email, ensuring that technical and cost proposals are sent as separate attachments with specific naming conventions. Required documentation includes a signed Bidder Certification Sheet, proof of insurance, and various state-mandated certifications. The contract is subject to the State Budget Act, and the OEPM Contract Manager maintains sole authority over the acceptance and approval of all completed work.