Contract AwardCommunicationsDetected Sep 17, 2026

At the June 4, 2026 meeting, the division reported that The Exchange, a new comprehensive communications platform and newsletter, launched on May 1. The source does not name a vendor or contract value, but it confirms the platform is already live and being used for transparent, timely communication. This is useful incumbent intelligence for any follow-on content, support, or expansion work.

Radford UniversityExchange communications platform launch

Why this matters for vendors

Pre-RFP signals like this typically surface 6–18 months before a formal RFP is posted. Vendors who engage during the planning window help shape requirements, build relationships with decision-makers, and position ahead of the competition before the solicitation goes public.

Communications

Where this sits in the buying cycle

Now

Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

Scoping & vendor outreach window

6–18 mo

RFP / solicitation posted

Later

Award & contract

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Contract Award

SIUE was scheduled to increase the contract award amount for traditional and digital media buy management and consultation with Burns & Associates Management, LLC. The original 4-year contract, first awarded July 11, 2024, was expected to run out mid-FY27 because advertising demand had outpaced estimates. The proposed cap would rise to $12,500,000, and the current award expires June 30, 2028, making this a useful incumbent and renewal signal.

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Public Updates

Radford University presented a community engagement events plan covering events in August, September-November, October, December 2026, and spring 2027. The item was informational and no vendor was selected, but it signals ongoing outreach programming and event support needs. The plan names specific festivals and dates, which can inform local sponsorship, event services, and communications follow-up. This is a live calendar rather than an awarded contract.

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Public Updates

Radford University described a Culture of Care communication plan to turn a strategic theme into stories about people, processes, and impact. The work is framed as an in-progress narrative and brand effort, not a procurement. It still signals ongoing communications production, content strategy, and campaign support needs. The committee said the goal is to make the theme feel real by connecting it to everyday work across the university.

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What is a pre-RFP signal?

A pre-RFP signal is an early indicator that a government agency is planning a purchase — a project discussed in a board meeting, a budget line item, a new hire, or a grant award — captured before a formal RFP or bid is published. Acting on signals gives SLED and B2G vendors months of lead time to build relationships and shape requirements.

When will Radford University issue an RFP for this project?

Pre-RFP signals typically surface 6–18 months before a formal solicitation is published. Civic IQ tracks Radford University's meeting records, agendas, and budgets continuously and updates this signal as the project moves through the buying cycle toward an RFP.

How can vendors engage with Radford University before the RFP is published?

Vendors who reach out during the planning window can help shape requirements and build relationships with the decision-makers running the project. A free Civic IQ account unlocks this signal's source document, forecasted RFP timing, and verified Radford University decision-maker contacts.

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