UMGC RFP #92292 Radio Advertising Services

The University of Maryland Global Campus is seeking a qualified vendor to execute an integrated radio and podcast advertising campaign aimed at increasing awareness and enrollment among veteran and military-affiliated populations across the United States and overseas. The campaign requires access to a comprehensive national and international radio network capable of delivering targeted commercial content, including custom-produced, long-form audio spots tailored to the educational needs of service members and veterans. The vendor must provide full production, scheduling, and copy services, along with geo-targeted podcast advertisements and detailed post-deployment analysis with each invoice, ensuring transparency and alignment with planned media placements. All deliverables must materially conform to specification, and the vendor is required to submit technical proposals via the Bid Locker platform by June 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET, with price proposals to be requested later from shortlisted firms. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with all contractual clauses including prohibitions on contingent fees, mandatory insurance requirements of at least $2 million for commercial general liability and professional liability, and adherence to Maryland state regulations including COMAR 21.11.08 and the Maryland Public Information Act. Vendor operations must also comply with GDPR for data privacy, UMGC’s information governance policies, and all applicable federal, state, and international laws. The contract will be awarded based on a best-value determination where technical merit carries greater weight than cost, and the selected vendor must agree to an initial one-year term with potential for renewal up to four additional years without increasing the contract’s cumulative dollar value. The vendor is required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers’ compensation as mandated by jurisdictional laws, and must name the University as an additional insured on all liability policies. Proposals must include a signed affidavit from an authorized representative affirming corporate registration in Maryland, good standing with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, absence of state tax arrears, and certification of compliance with drug-and-alcohol-free workplace standards. Subcontracting or assignment requires prior written approval from UMGC, and any breach of confidentiality obligations is considered a material default. Invoices must be submitted electronically to the specified Accounts Payable email, reference the University’s purchase order number, and include itemized charges and reconciliation adjustments. Payment is due within thirty days of invoice receipt and is contingent upon formal acceptance of deliverables by UMGC, which will assess conformity within thirty business days. Contractors must retain all records for three years after final payment and make them available for audit by state representatives. Late submissions will not be accepted,