Media Buying Services

The Port of Houston Authority is seeking a firm to provide digital and traditional media buying, campaign management, optimization, reporting, and account management services for local, regional, and national markets.

Port of Houston Authority


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Sep 23, 2026 04:00 PM
2 years base + 1 × 1 year option
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Description

The Port of Houston Authority is seeking a qualified firm to provide advertising media buying services on an as-needed basis for a two-year initial term with one one-year renewal option. The scope includes digital and traditional media buying in local, regional, and national markets, including radio, television, over-the-top media, outdoor advertising, paid search, display advertising, mobile, paid social, print advertising, and other digital or creative outreach opportunities. The selected provider will develop media plans and recommendations, negotiate and book placements, manage and optimize campaigns, coordinate creative and trafficking, provide audience and ratings information, conduct testing, and deliver regular reporting, invoices, recaps, performance analysis, and campaign data. The provider must supply account leadership and demonstrate capabilities in media planning, vendor management, campaign optimization, tracking, and reporting, including agency spend, net-new inquiries, and cost-per-inquiry. Responses are evaluated on price, qualifications and reputation, service quality and benefits, and small-business participation.

Classification Codes
NAICS541830Media Buying Agencies
PSCR701Advertising Services
Smart Codes
media buying servicesdigital advertising managementadvertising campaign analytics
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 17, 2026 04:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
Held via Teams; registration is required through Workday.
Sep 18, 2026-Questions Deadline
Sep 23, 2026 04:00 PM-Response Due Date
Oct 27, 2026-Expected Award
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation/Employers' Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Media Liability — $1,000,000.00
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