City of Dublin - 2027 Dublin Irish Festival Marketing and Communications Plan - RFP 2026
City of Dublin cityCity · Dublin city, OH- Due
- Oct 16, 2026
- Due today
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Erin Santa
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Dublin seeks proposals from qualified firms to serve as the lead marketing and communications agency for the 2027 Dublin Irish Festival and its 40th anniversary. The selected firm will develop a comprehensive, integrated marketing and communications plan (Phase 1) and, subject to City approval, coordinate and execute implementation (Phase 2). Services include overarching marketing strategy, 40th anniversary campaign theme and creative direction, paid media planning and management, regional media relations, influencer and sponsored-content coordination, and monthly performance reporting. The anticipated contract period runs from December 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with options to renew for two additional one-year terms. The Phase 1 budget is estimated at $15,000 to $25,000, and Phase 2 implementation is budgeted between $100,000 and $150,000. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, submitted electronically via email to [email protected]. Proposers must have at least five years of experience in integrated marketing, communications, public relations, or paid media.
Demonstrated understanding of the assignment and Dublin Irish Festival marketing opportunity, Demonstrated success with similar projects and scopes of work, Quality and strategic strength of the proposed approach, Demonstrated ability to integrate paid, earned and creative strategies, Experience measuring marketing performance and using results to optimize campaigns, Qualifications and relevant experience of the proposed project team, Ability to meet the City's schedule and key deliverables, Overall value and total proposed cost
SUMMARY
The City of Dublin seeks proposals from qualified firms to serve as the lead marketing and communications agency for the 2027 Dublin Irish Festival and its 40th anniversary.
The selected firm will develop a comprehensive, integrated marketing and communications plan (Phase 1) and, subject to City approval, coordinate and execute implementation (Phase 2). Services include overarching marketing strategy, 40th anniversary campaign theme and creative direction, paid media planning and management, regional media relations, influencer and sponsored-content coordination, and monthly performance reporting. The anticipated contract period runs from December 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with options to renew for two additional one-year terms. The Phase 1 budget is estimated at $15,000 to $25,000, and Phase 2 implementation is budgeted between $100,000 and $150,000. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, submitted electronically via email to [email protected]. Proposers must have at least five years of experience in integrated marketing, communications, public relations, or paid media.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Demonstrated understanding of the assignment and Dublin Irish Festival marketing opportunity, Demonstrated success with similar projects and scopes of work, Quality and strategic strength of the proposed approach, Demonstrated ability to integrate paid, earned and creative strategies, Experience measuring marketing performance and using results to optimize campaigns, Qualifications and relevant experience of the proposed project team, Ability to meet the City's schedule and key deliverables, Overall value and total proposed cost
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 9 months
- Scope location
- Dublin, Ohio
- Reported agency
- City of Dublin
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 16, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Erin Santa.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
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