Community Branding Services
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SUMMARY
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CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
July 31st, 2026: Final date for submissions/responses
August 15th, 2026: Finalist interviews (if needed)
August 21st, 2026: Selection announced
Week of November 11th, 2026: Initial meeting with VMS staff and VMS architect
January 1st, 2027: Site visits begin
May 31st, 2027: All community branding activities complete
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Issuing Agency
Virginia Department Of Housing And Community Development
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DESCRIPTION
This RFP seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive community branding services for up to ten newly designated Advancing Virginia Main Street communities, focusing on historic business districts. The scope includes developing brand systems to aid with organizational implementation, destination branding, event extensions, signage, marketing material design, and creating a brand toolbox.
The selected vendor will coordinate pre-visit preparations with local Main Street organizations, architects, and program administrators, gathering data on organizational goals, branding, target audiences, and community characteristics. Onsite visits will involve detailed assessments of existing brands and marketing efforts, and engaging stakeholders through interviews and workshops to capture their vision and needs.
The vendor will develop both organizational and destination brand systems, reflecting each community's mission, values, and impact, and producing visual elements and messaging strategies that distinguish each area as a desirable destination. Design prototypes will be created for wayfinding signage, banners, and marketing materials, ensuring all elements are adaptable and scalable for various applications and media.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 1, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 24, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Virginia Department Of Housing And Community Development. The work is located in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Expertise in community and destination branding
- Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders in historic or Main Street contexts
- Strong portfolio in signage, marketing materials, and brand toolbox development
- Ability to conduct onsite workshops and visioning sessions
- Proven track record with municipal or economic development branding projects
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