When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 12, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 28, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Virginia Port Authority. The work is located in Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States.

Brand Strategy Assessment & Consulting Services (Due November 12, 2026)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Hampton Roads, Virginia, United StatesPosted: October 19, 2026Deadline: November 12, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Virginia Port Authority is seeking proposals from qualified research and consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive assessment of internal and external stakeholder perceptions to inform corporate values and market positioning.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have experience in organizational culture assessment, employee engagement research, corporate values development, and market positioning
Must have experience in maritime, ports and terminals, transportation and logistics, infrastructure, and B2B industrial markets
Must be authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Must possess valid Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) for all personnel accessing the terminal
Must maintain Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) Insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate
Must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate
Must maintain Business Automobile Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per accident
Must maintain Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per accident

BUDGET

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$100,000 – $250,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Questions due by October 28th, 2026.

Proposals due by November 12th, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 28, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Virginia Port Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) is soliciting proposals for Brand Strategy Assessment and Consulting Services. The engagement includes two integrated work streams: (1) employee sentiment, culture, and corporate values development and roll out; and (2) external stakeholder research to assess market perceptions, competitive positioning, customer needs, and future growth opportunities. The contract term is one year with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. The work will be performed in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 12, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 28, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Virginia Port Authority. The work is located in Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States.

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