Virginia Military Institute Cobblestone #V211-26-049

Public Relations Services

The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) has awarded several contracts for public relations services to different vendors, including The Hodges Partnership, Pinkston Group, JC3 Strategies, Avid Core LLC, AccessU, and Wunderman Thompson LLC. These contracts encompass strategic counsel, media relations, crisis management, content development, influencer engagement, social media support, and measurement/reporting. The contracts are set to run through June 30, 2027, with four one-year renewal options, and are managed through the Virginia Commonwealth's procurement portal, eVA. Payment is based on proposed rate structures, with travel expenses reimbursed according to VMI policies and GSA rates. The contracts include compliance with Virginia procurement laws, anti-discrimination policies, and other standard terms. The scope of work varies among vendors but generally aims to elevate VMI's visibility and reputation, support recruitment efforts, and manage crisis communications.

Description

The Contractor shall provide Public Relations Services for Virginia Military Institute as set forth in the contract documents. The contract term is through June 30, 2027, with four one-year renewal options. The contractor may respond with Scope of Work (SOW) in response to solicitations issued by VMI. Payment is based on the rate structure proposed in the contractor's proposal received April 21, 2026. Travel reimbursement is based on VMI's travel policies and GSA rates. The contract may be terminated by either party with 30 days written notice.

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