Digital Media Planning and Buying Services

Tacoma Community College is seeking a strategic digital media partner for media planning, buying, campaign management, geofencing, optimization, analytics, and reporting to support enrollment and retention goals under an estimated two-year budget of up to $300,000.

Tacoma Community College


General
Open
RFP27001
Nov 03, 2026 10:00 PM
Oct 14, 2026 12:00 PM
$300,000.00
2 years base + 1 × 6 months option
Minority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
jsullivan@tacomacc.edu
+12535665044
6501 South 19th Street, University Place, WA, USA
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Description

Tacoma Community College seeks one preferred strategic digital media partner for a 24-month engagement beginning in November 2026. The contractor will provide strategic media planning, audience strategy and targeting, digital media buying and placement, campaign management, optimization, measurement, analytics, reporting, account management, and strategic counsel. The work will include geofencing and multifaceted campaigns targeting audiences such as adult learners, veterans, high school students, parents, stop-outs, disengaged youth, and Spanish-speaking audiences across social media, web, connected television, audio streaming, and related platforms. The estimated cumulative digital advertising spend is up to $300,000 over two years, with individual campaigns ranging from less than $10,000 to approximately $60,000. Proposals must include a letter of submittal with signed Certifications and Assurances, technical, management, and cost proposals. The technical proposal must address methodology, work plan, schedule, project management, and reporting; the management proposal must address experience, staff qualifications, references, and related state-contract information. The selected contractor must be licensed in Washington or commit to becoming licensed within 30 days of selection, and must provide required insurance during contract performance.

Classification Codes
NAICS541830Media Buying Agencies
PSCR701Advertising Services
Smart Codes
digital media buyinggeofencing marketingmarketing analytics
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 14, 2026-Issue Request for Proposals
Oct 23, 2026-Questions and Answer Period Ends
Oct 26, 2026-Agency Responses to Questions Due
Nov 03, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Due
Nov 4, 2026-Proposal Evaluation
Nov 6, 2026-Proposal Evaluation Ends
Nov 10, 2026-Vendor Presentations and Finalist Interviews (optional)
The solicitation states that presentations may be scheduled for finalists but does not provide a location or meeting link.
Nov 12, 2026-Apparent Successful Contractor Announcement
Nov 13, 2026-Contract Negotiation and Review
Nov 20, 2026-Contract Negotiation and Review Ends
Nov 20, 2026-Apparent Successful Contractor Signature
Nov 23, 2026-Tacoma Community College Contract Review and Signature
Dec 4, 2026-Tacoma Community College Contract Review and Signature Ends
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Business Auto Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Employers Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Yes
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