Advertising and Marketing Agency - Bid 26-226-4342 - City of Chesapeake, VA RFP

Bid #26-226-4342. City of Chesapeake, Virginia. The City of Chesapeake is seeking a full-service advertising and marketing agency to act as its Agency of Record for destination marketing. The selected agency will be responsible for developing. Due Jul 22 (14 days left).

What this bid is about

The City of Chesapeake is seeking a full-service advertising and marketing agency to act as its Agency of Record for destination marketing. The selected agency will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing program to increase tourism, brand awareness, and economic impact for Chesapeake. Agencies must demonstrate proven success in tourism marketing campaigns and provide strategic planning, brand development, creative services, media planning, and performance measurement.

About this solicitation

he City of Chesapeake's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism seeks to retain a full€‘service advertising and marketing agency with demonstrated experience in destination marketing to serve as the City's Agency of Record.The selected agency will act as a strategic marketing partner responsible for guiding and implementing a comprehensive marketing and communications program designed to increase visitation, strengthen brand awareness, and generate measurable economic impact for Chesapeake's tourism industry.Prospective agencies must show proven success in developing and executing tourism marketing campaigns for destinations, attractions, accommodations, or other tourism€‘related organizations.The City seeks a partner capable of delivering strategic planning, brand development, creative services, media planning and placement, and performance measurement in support of Chesapeake's tourism goals. The agency will collaborate closely with Tourism staff and key partners to ensure that all marketing initiatives align with broader economic development and tourism objectives.View on OpenGov: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofchesapeakeva/projects/259007

Bid summary

City of Chesapeake issued this engineering opportunity in City of Chesapeake, Virginia, referenced as solicitation number 26-226-4342. It was published on June 18, 2026, and responses are due by July 22, 2026.

Public procurement context

City of Chesapeake in City of Chesapeake, Virginia is using this solicitation to procure engineering work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a engineering solicitation in Virginia are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Virginia so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this RFP

To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for City of Chesapeake's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 22, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with City of Chesapeake should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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