Opportunity
Huntington Beach Planet bids #140902
Huntington Beach Seeks Creative Strategy, Branding, and Film Industry Development Services
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
April 27, 2026
Identifier
140902
NAICS
541850, 541890, 541810, 512199
The City of Huntington Beach is seeking qualified creative firms to deliver a comprehensive suite of professional services aimed at elevating the city's brand and expanding its film industry presence. - Government Buyer: - City of Huntington Beach, City Manager's Office - Services Requested: - Creative strategy and branding to enhance city profile and revenue - Merchandising and licensing to grow the city's brand economy - Film industry development to expand permitting and production opportunities - Special events and sponsorships to support brand initiatives - Media and communications best practices and procedures - Notable Requirements: - All digital deliverables must comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA; WCAG 2.2 encouraged where feasible - Proposals may address any or all service areas - Emphasis on innovative, bold, and unconventional approaches within regulatory frameworks - Evaluation based on technical methodology, experience, and cost - Maximum proposal length of 20 typed pages - Payment structure may be fixed fee or hourly, with monthly invoicing - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are referenced, as this is a professional services procurement - Multiple interested vendors are listed, including Acelerar Technologies, Adopt A Highway Maintenance Corp, Aqua Marketing & Communications, Arellano Associates, Ben Arden LLC, Brandstrata, California Filming First, Celtis Ventures, Craftwork Design Co, D&A Communications, DeGrave Communications, Filmcz Inc, FilmL.A., FIXA MEDIA LLC, and Flence Inc.
Description
The City of Huntington Beach is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide services in creative strategy, branding, merchandising, media, communications, and film industry development. The project aims to build and manage a comprehensive brand economy and ecosystem to elevate the city's profile, increase revenue streams, and expand film permitting and production opportunities. The City emphasizes accessibility, inclusivity, and innovative approaches, and proposals may address any or all aspects of the scope. The project is expected to be completed within 1-2 years, with potential handoff to city staff.