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(UPCOMING) Integrated Media and Marketing Support Services RFQ

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LPA-RFQ-29368State & Local

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The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is seeking a consultant for the 2026 Integrated Media and Marketing Support Services under solicitation LPA-RFQ-29368. The objective is to establish a robust and innovative marketing program capable of adapting to the evolving media landscape to effectively reach Bay Area residents. This upcoming procurement will be awarded to a single proposer for a three-year contract period with an estimated budget of 1,500,000 dollars. The scope of work is structured around on-call support and is managed via individual task orders. Key responsibilities include media planning and strategy, the development of culturally competent and multi-language creative assets across various digital and traditional platforms, the placement of advertising buys, campaign optimization, and the delivery of comprehensive performance reports. Additional services include strategy analysis, communications support, and ad-hoc assistance for MTC and its partners. Interested firms are invited to submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) through the Bonfire portal. While preliminary dates have been posted, the MTC has noted that all timelines and specific submission requirements are subject to change and will be finalized in the official RFQ document. The agency also highlights a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program, with further details regarding certification requirements to be provided in the final solicitation.

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MTC seeks a consultant for a three-year, $1.5 million integrated marketing support contract.

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California → Metropolitan Transportation Commission

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541810 - Advertising Agencies

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CA, USA

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AgencyCalifornia → Metropolitan Transportation Commission
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OfficeCA, USA
Organization / AgencyCalifornia → Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Office AddressCA, USA
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), invites your firm to submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) for the 2026 Integrated Media and Marketing Support Services. MTC seeks a CONSULTANT to assist with the development of a robust and innovative, integrated media and marketing program, one that can adapt to the ever-changing media landscape to reach Bay Area residents where they are and where they get their information from. This is an upcoming procurement. All information, including dates, are preliminary and may change. Please see Notice of Upcoming Procurement for additional information.

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