Public Relations and Marketing Services RFP 002-2016

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Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority 4174 Lankford Highway Exmore, VA 23350 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL No. 002-2016 Project: Public Relations and Marketing Services PUBLIC NOTICE The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority is accepting sealed bids until: 2:00 PM EST, December 6, 2016, for the purpose of selecting a consultant(s) ESVBA to broaden community awareness, to develop a comprehensive program to include consistent branding messages and strategies for advertising the Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority that are designed to increase public awareness of the ESVBA’s mission, accomplishments and future plans. The program may contain both short and long term components and should address branding for the ESVBA through the use of lobbying and public relations activities. A pre-bid meeting will be held at 4174 Lankford Highway, Exmore, Virginia 23350 at 1:00 PM EST, November 16, 2016. Bids shall be mailed or hand delivered to: Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority (ESVBA), 4174 Lankford Highway, Exmore, Virginia 23350; (757) 414-0304, before 2:00 PM EST on December 6, 2016 at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Consistent with § 54.1-1112, Code of Virginia, bidders shall provide evidence of proper licensure to undertake the Project before their bid may be received and considered. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the date of bid opening except in accordance with Section 2.2-4330 of the Code of Virginia, as amended. ESVBA has selected the first procedure for the withdrawal of bids as set forth in the sections of the Code as noted above. NOTE: The ESVBA does not discriminate against faith-based organizations in accordance with the Code of Virginia, §2.2-4343.1 or against a Supplier because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment. The ESVBA is committed to increasing procurement opportunities for small and micro businesses, including small or micro businesses that are owned by minorities, women, or disabled veterans, strengthening the Commonwealth’s overall economic growth through the development of its suppliers. RFP No. 002-2016 Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority 4174 Lankford Highway Exmore, VA 23350 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL No.