When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on October 7, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $275,000 – $775,000.

It was issued by Cleveland State University. The work is located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Media buying and advertising agencies with demonstrated campaign planning and placement expertise. Firms experienced in serving public-sector or institutional clients. Companies with strong media vendor relationships and measurable campaign reporting capabilities. Businesses able to operate and coordinate campaigns within Ohio.

Media Buying Service (Closed) | Settle RFP Hunter

A vendor is sought to provide media buying services in Ohio. Questions are due by September 28, 2026, and additional specifications are available by email.

Must be ordinarily engaged in the business of providing media buying services
Must be able to plan, buy, and manage paid media campaigns
Must be an expert in developing media plans and buying media assets in the state of Ohio
Must be familiar with the Cleveland paid media landscape
Must provide a breakdown of dollars showing actual media costs and agency fees
Must maintain general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate
Must maintain automobile liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per accident
Must maintain Workers' Compensation coverage
Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and university policies
Must not be subject to an unresolved finding for recovery under Ohio Revised Code 9.24

$275,000 – $775,000

RFP Issued: September 21st, 2026

Questions Due: September 28th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: October 7th, 2026

Proposer Presentations: Week of October 12th, 2026

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The vendor will be responsible for providing media buying services in Ohio, United States.

Questions must be submitted no later than September 28, 2026. The main request for proposals document is not included in the available information; additional specifications may be obtained by email.

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