As-Needed Creative Agency Services

The San Diego Unified Port District is seeking qualified full-service marketing agencies for as-needed strategic planning, campaign and branding concept development, design, copywriting, and campaign implementation under a five-year agreement not to exceed $500,000.

San Diego Unified Port District > Procurement Services


General
Open (bidding)
26-22SF
Nov 18, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 13, 2026 10:35 PM
$500,000.00
5 years
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Contact
sflores@portofsandiego.org
+16195107998
3165 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The San Diego Unified Port District is seeking one or more full-service marketing agencies to augment its in-house Communications and Community Engagement team. Services may include strategic planning and campaign frameworks; marketing and branding concepts; full-service design; creative copywriting; campaign implementation; social media strategy and assets; website, print, digital advertising, signage, event, promotional, and other creative deliverables; and related services authorized through task authorizations. Respondents must submit the required qualifications and fee materials, including staff experience, organizational and staffing information, project approach, relevant experience, references, sub-service provider information, fee schedules, and required equal opportunity, diversity, equity, and inclusion materials. The resulting as-needed agreement will have a five-year term and a maximum expenditure of $500,000. The District requires a single PDF submission through its electronic eBid system, with a maximum file size of 150 MB.

Classification Codes
NAICS541810Advertising Agencies
PSCR701Advertising Services
Smart Codes
marketing campaign developmentbranding design servicescreative copywriting
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 13, 2026-Bid Posted Date
Oct 20, 2026 08:00 PM-Information Meeting (optional)
Virtual only. Dial (619) 535-7686 and use Conference ID 438 565 950#, or use the meeting link provided in the eBid system.
Oct 26, 2026 08:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 18, 2026 09:00 PM-Submittals Due
Jan 28, 2027-Tentative Oral Interviews
Mar 1, 2027-Tentative Project Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella or Excess Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 2 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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