When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 23, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $300,000.

It was issued by Tacoma Community College. The work is located in Tacoma, Washington, United States.

TCC Guided Pathways Marketing (Due November 3, 2026)

Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

Tacoma, Washington, United StatesPosted: October 14, 2026Deadline: November 3, 2026

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SUMMARY

Tacoma Community College is seeking a preferred strategic partner to provide digital media planning, buying, management, optimization, and reporting services to boost enrollment.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be licensed to do business in the State of Washington or commit to becoming licensed within 30 days of selection
President/Owner/CEO must have at least 10 years of experience
Firm must have at least 10 years of experience in digital media buying and placement
Must maintain commercial general liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence
Must maintain business auto liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per accident
Must maintain employers liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 each accident/employee

BUDGET

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$300,000

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

Issue Request for Proposals: October 14th, 2026

Question & answer period ends: October 23rd, 2026

Response from AGENCY to submitted questions: October 26th, 2026

Proposals due: November 3rd, 2026

All proposals evaluated: November 4th-6th, 2026

Host VENDOR presentations, interviews with finalists: November 10th, 2026

Announce Apparent Successful Contractor: November 12th, 2026

Hold debriefing conferences: November 16th-18th, 2026

Contract negotiation, review, and signature: November 13th-20th, 2026

TCC to review and sign: November 23rd-December 4th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 23, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Tacoma Community College

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DESCRIPTION

Tacoma Community College is seeking a qualified digital media partner to provide strategic media planning, buying, management, optimization, and reporting services over a two-year period. The selected partner will work collaboratively with the college's marketing team to execute multi-faceted digital marketing campaigns of varying scale and complexity, utilizing geofencing and other audience targeting strategies to reach diverse student populations. The contract term is 24 months, with an option for the agency to extend the contract for up to six additional months.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 23, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $300,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Tacoma Community College. The work is located in Tacoma, Washington, United States.

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