George Mason University Seeks Creative & Marketing Partners for a Multi-Award, 7-Year Opportunity
At a Glance Buyer: George Mason University Industry: Public higher education Location/markets: Fairfax, Virginia; university-wide departments and related audiences Primary scope: Ongoing, as-needed creative and marketing services across multiple service areas Key deliverables/channels: Creative concepting and design, websites and landing pages, copywriting/editing, video and animation, market research, media buying, experiential/event marketing, and limited staff augmentation Budget: Not specified (history of high six-figure annual spends across multiple agencies) Contract type/term: Multiple-award contract pool; 1-year initial term with six 1-year renewal options Key dates: Questions due Mar 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET; answers posted by Mar 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET; proposal deadline Apr 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET; negotiations week of May 25, 2026; anticipated start Jun 2026 Eligibility/must-haves: Proposals must be submitted via Bonfire; Attachment A is required; offerors may bid on one or more service areas, but not staff augmentation only; 3 references, 3–5 case studies, hourly rates, and a sample invoice are required; work must follow George Mason branding, accessibility, security/privacy, and AI policies; eVA registration required before award Why This Could Be Interesting George Mason University is a major public research university in Virginia looking to build a pool of outside partners for ongoing creative and marketing support. This is not framed as a one-off campaign. It is set up as an as-needed resource for multiple departments across the institution. The scope is broad enough to catch the attention of agencies with integrated capabilities. George Mason is buying across creative, web, copy, video, market research, media buying, experiential marketing, and related support, which creates room for both specialists and fuller-service firms. What makes this worth a look is the structure. The university expects multiple awards, which lowers the barrier to entry versus a winner-take-all AOR, and the contract carries one base year plus six renewal options. That creates meaningful long-tail potential even though no budget or minimum volume is guaranteed. Best suited for agencies that can work within public-sector rules, show strong process discipline, and deliver across one or more stated service lines without relying solely on staffing support. Proposal deadline: April 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET Download the full RFP here.
City Of Pendleton AOR-Style Marketing RFQ: Paid Media, SEO, And Multi-Channel Content Scope
At a Glance Buyer: City of Pendleton Industry: Public sector (aviation, unmanned aircraft systems, economic development) Location/markets: Pendleton, Oregon; surrounding region (Eastern Oregon) Primary scope: Marketing, advertising, and publicity services for EORA, PUR, and PED Key deliverables/channels: Social media; content creation; graphic design; paid advertising; email marketing (PUR/PED); PR support (as needed); website updates; SEO; ROI/performance analytics reportin… Get Unlimited NextBigWin Access Subscribe to become a NextBigWin Pro member and get access to all our exclusive content. Turn access and intelligence into your next big client win. Already a member? Login Subscribe to NextBigWin Pro
Riverside County Transportation Commission Wants On-Call Outreach Team for Rail Safety, Schools, and Metrolink Promotions
At a Glance Buyer: Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Industry: Public transportation/government agency Location/markets: Riverside County, California Primary scope: On-call public outreach and marketing services for RCTC’s Rail Program (rail safety education + Metrolink marketing) Key deliverables/channels: Bilingual (English/Spanish) outreach plans; K-12/college presentations; community events; social/email; printed collateral; videos/photo; toolkits; campa… Get Unlimited NextBigWin Access Subscribe to become a NextBigWin Pro member and get access to all our exclusive content. Turn access and intelligence into your next big client win. Already a member? Login Subscribe to NextBigWin Pro
Dutchess Community College Seeks Paid Social + Web Support Partner ($150K–$300K Est. Annual)
At a Glance Buyer: Dutchess Community College Industry: Higher Education (Community College) Location/markets: Poughkeepsie, New York Primary scope: Paid social media advertising and web/digital support services Key deliverables/channels: Strategy, campaign build/management, optimization, reporting/analytics, conversion tracking, landing page + UX support; platforms may include Meta, Google Ads/YouTube, LinkedIn, and others Budget: Estimated annual expenditures of ~$150,000… Get Unlimited NextBigWin Access Subscribe to become a NextBigWin Pro member and get access to all our exclusive content. Turn access and intelligence into your next big client win. Already a member? Login Subscribe to NextBigWin Pro
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Hiring Full-Service Integrated Advertising Partner for Statewide Campaigns
At a Glance Buyer: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) Industry: Government/Public Sector (Unclaimed Property Program) Location/markets: Texas (statewide) Primary scope: Integrated advertising services (media planning, production support, placement/buying), plus branding and event services Key deliverables/channels: Media strategy/plan/buying plan; broadcast, newspaper, digital, social, out-of-home; experiential events and sponsorship activations; reporting/KPIs; supp… Get Unlimited NextBigWin Access Subscribe to become a NextBigWin Pro member and get access to all our exclusive content. Turn access and intelligence into your next big client win. Already a member? Login Subscribe to NextBigWin Pro
Virginia Military Institute PR Partner Search With Multi-Year Term Through 2030
At a Glance Buyer: Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Industry: Higher education (public military college) Location/markets: Lexington, Virginia; local and national media Primary scope: Public relations services (strategic comms, media relations, crisis/reputation) Key deliverables/channels: Messaging and comms plans; media relations; crisis/reputation support; content/thought leadership; influencer/social support; KPI reporting Budget: Not specified Contract type/term: Fixed price; date of award through 30 Jun, 2030, with five successive one-year renewals thereafter Key dates: Proposal deadline: 19 Mar, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST Eligibility/must-haves: Demonstrated PR experience (writing/editing/research, strategic comms); rapid-response media support; crisis/reputation management capability; submit via eVA; provide required forms, including COI and SWaM subcontracting plan (as applicable) Why This Could Be Interesting Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is seeking a public relations partner to support strategic communications for a high-visibility, public higher-education institution with a longstanding statewide profile. The scope centers on core PR: strategic counsel and messaging, local and national media relations, crisis and reputation management, content and thought leadership, influencer/social support, and measurement tied to KPIs. This reads like an always-on communications partner, not a single campaign. The standout signal is duration. The base contract runs from award through June 30, 2030, with additional one-year renewals available after that—creating the potential for a long relationship if performance is strong. Best suited for PR agencies with strong crisis comms, media relations depth, and disciplined governance in public-sector environments. Proposal deadline: 19 March, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST Download the full RFP here.
County of Alleghany, Virginia Seeks Tourism Marketing AOR With Travel-Trade Outreach Scope
At a Glance Buyer: County of Alleghany, Virginia Industry: Public sector (tourism/destination marketing) Location/markets: Alleghany County, VA and the Alleghany Highlands (travel destination marketing) Primary scope: Tourism and marketing services to promote the County and region as a travel destination Key deliverables/channels: Direct online marketing; market planning; printed/digital collateral; travel-trade promotion (sales missions/calls, seminars, trade shows); direct… Get Unlimited NextBigWin Access Subscribe to become a NextBigWin Pro member and get access to all our exclusive content. Turn access and intelligence into your next big client win. Already a member? Login Subscribe to NextBigWin Pro
La Plata County Public Health Needs Strategic Communications Partner for Countywide Outreach
At a Glance Buyer: La Plata County Public Health (La Plata County Board of Health) Industry: Public health (local government) Location/markets: La Plata County, Colorado (southwest Colorado; rural/frontier communities) Primary scope: Strategic brand communications and public health outreach consulting Key deliverables/channels: 2026 Strategic Communications Plan; develop 2027 plan; editorial calendars + campaigns; digital (social/email/website), print, events/partners, earne… Get Unlimited NextBigWin Access Subscribe to become a NextBigWin Pro member and get access to all our exclusive content. Turn access and intelligence into your next big client win. Already a member? Login Subscribe to NextBigWin Pro
Oklahoma State University Builds Paid Media Vendor Bench for Enrollment and Brand Campaigns
At a Glance Buyer: Oklahoma State University Industry: Higher education Location/markets: Local (Oklahoma), regional, and national (project-dependent) Primary scope: Digital advertising and/or media buying & consulting (vendor pool; project-by-project) Key deliverables/channels: Strategy, direct placement, optimization, reporting, and training; digital (Meta/Google/TikTok, programmatic, CTV/OTT, geofencing, retargeting) plus offline media buying (TV/cable, radio, outdoor… Get Unlimited NextBigWin Access Subscribe to become a NextBigWin Pro member and get access to all our exclusive content. Turn access and intelligence into your next big client win. Already a member? Login Subscribe to NextBigWin Pro
Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Hiring Fresh From Florida Media Buying Across Ten DMAs
At a Glance Buyer: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Division of Marketing and Development) Industry: Public Sector / Agriculture and Seafood Promotion Location/markets: Florida (all ten DMAs) + Southeastern U.S. with key retailers; additional markets may be added Primary scope: Marketing, media planning, and media buying for the “Fresh From Florida” brand Key deliverables/channels: Marketing plan; media planning/buying (TV, cable, radio, digital, prin… Get Unlimited NextBigWin Access Subscribe to become a NextBigWin Pro member and get access to all our exclusive content. Turn access and intelligence into your next big client win. Already a member? Login Subscribe to NextBigWin Pro
