City of Palm Desert World Cup Visitor Capture Campaign Creative & Media Services RFP 2026-RFP-009
City of Palm Desert, City of Palm Desert, CA·City
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- Primary Contact
- Thomas Soule · (760) 837-1660
- Scope Location
- Palm Desert, CA
- Submission Address
- 73510 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
SUMMARY
The City of Palm Desert is requesting proposals for the Palm Desert World Cup Visitor Capture Campaign – Creative & Media Services (Project ID: 2026-RFP-009). The objective is to capture in-market visitation during the 2026 World Cup and convert it into same-day activity within Palm Desert. Scope includes geo-targeted media buying, day-parted placements, and the development of concise, action-oriented creative assets for real-time visitor decision-making. The City seeks expertise in immediate, convenience-focused marketing rather than long-term branding. The resulting Professional Services Agreement will run through August 31, 2026. Proposals are due by February 28, 2026, at the City's Fred Waring Dr location.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Geo-targeted media buying, Day-parted placements, Creative assets
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How do I respond to this RFP from City of Palm Desert?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 28, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 73510 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA, 92260. For questions, contact Thomas Soule.
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Palm Desert, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Geo-targeted media buying, Day-parted placements, Creative assets. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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