When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 14, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $2,000,000.

It was issued by Port Of Seattle. The work is located in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Full-service media buying and advertising agency. Strong creative development and campaign strategy capabilities. Experience with print, digital, and social advertising production. Proven background in sponsorship management and paid media planning. Expertise in audience targeting, including niche and underserved communities. Ability to deliver accessible and equitable creative campaigns. Experience working with public sector, port, or government-related clients. Capacity to manage end-to-end campaign execution within defined budgets.

Media Buying and Creative Support Services (Due August 4, 2026)

Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

Seattle, Washington, United StatesPosted: July 7th, 2026Deadline: August 4th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The agency seeks a consultant to deliver media buying, campaign strategy, sponsorship management, and creative development services. The work includes multi-channel advertising execution and recommendations for reaching underserved and geographically specific audiences.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

Verified

$2,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Advertisement: July 3rd, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: July 10th, 2026

Last Day to Ask Questions: July 14th, 2026

Proposals Due: August 4th, 2026

Shortlist Notification: Week of August 17th, 2026

Interview: August 24th, 2026 & August 25th, 2026

Notice of Selection: Week of August 31st, 2026

Execute Agreement: Week of September 21st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 14th, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Port Of Seattle

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing agency is seeking a consultant to provide media buying and creative support services. The selected firm will support campaign planning and execution through creative development, sponsorship management, and paid media purchasing strategies aligned with the agency’s available budget, target audiences, and strategic objectives.

The consultant will be responsible for developing campaign strategy, messaging, and creative concepts in collaboration with the Port and based on the negotiated advertising campaign program. Services also include leading the design and development of individual ad units, creating messaging and creative territories for the recommended media plan, and delivering copywriting, image selection, image editing, and creative execution for print, digital, social, and other advertising formats.

The scope also emphasizes audience equity and accessibility. The consultant is expected to recommend approaches for reaching underserved, niche, and geographically specific audiences, while improving the accessibility and inclusiveness of ad creative. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2026, and questions must be submitted by July 14, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 14, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $2,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Port Of Seattle. The work is located in Seattle, Washington, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Full-service media buying and advertising agency
Strong creative development and campaign strategy capabilities
Experience with print, digital, and social advertising production
Proven background in sponsorship management and paid media planning
Expertise in audience targeting, including niche and underserved communities
Ability to deliver accessible and equitable creative campaigns
Experience working with public sector, port, or government-related clients
Capacity to manage end-to-end campaign execution within defined budgets

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