Opportunity
Tallahassee Bonfire #RFP-080-26-CC
Marketing Services to Promote Tallahassee as the Magnetics Capital of the World
Posted
June 18, 2026
Respond By
July 23, 2026
Identifier
RFP-080-26-CC
NAICS
541613, 541820, 541810
This opportunity seeks a marketing partner to promote Tallahassee, Florida as the 'Magnetics Capital of the World.' - Government Buyer: - Office of Economic Vitality (OEV), Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency for the City of Tallahassee and Leon County - In partnership with Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc. (FSURF) - Services Requested: - Comprehensive marketing services including consulting, communications, advertising, public relations, community development, marketing, and social media management - Focus on promoting Tallahassee and its Magnetic Technologies sector, especially the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) - Improve brand recognition and community awareness - Develop and execute a multimedia marketing strategy targeting industry and the public - Notable Requirements: - Submission of executive summaries, technical and price proposals, references, and required forms - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are mentioned - No product procurement; this is a services-focused solicitation
Description
The Office of Economic Vitality (OEV), part of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency, is seeking a marketing firm to provide comprehensive marketing services to promote Tallahassee, Florida, and its key asset, Magnetic Technologies. The selected firm will work to improve brand recognition, foster community awareness, and target industry marketing to promote Tallahassee as the "Magnetics Capital of the World" through a multimedia strategy. This initiative is in partnership with Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc. (FSURF) and highlights the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab), the largest and highest-powered magnet laboratory in the world located in Tallahassee. The project supports economic development aligned with OEV's Economic Development Strategic Plan and Florida State University's Aspire Plan.