Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #Doc2380932150
NCDHHS Seeks Full-Service Marketing, Communications, and Media Buying Services
Posted
September 16, 2026
Respond By
October 30, 2026
Identifier
Doc2380932150
NAICS
541810, 541830, 541890
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Office of Communications is seeking qualified vendors for a three-year contract to provide full-service marketing, communications, and media buying services. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Office of Communications - Scope of Services: - Full-service marketing, communications, and advertising support - Media planning and buying for public health and social service campaigns - Creative development, research, campaign execution, and reporting - Event planning and website development support - Key Campaign Example: - Six-month media campaign with an $800,000 budget to raise awareness and attract direct care workers in Cumberland, Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, Mecklenburg, and Wake counties - Deliverables include research, creative concepts and testing, creative asset development (English and Spanish), paid media planning and placement, and regular reporting - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must demonstrate extensive experience in strategic communications and media campaigns targeting diverse populations, including rural and non-English-speaking communities - Detailed pricing and campaign plans are required in proposals - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; the opportunity is for professional services - Responses are restricted to registered vendors on the North Carolina eProcurement portal
Description
This solicitation is for full-service marketing, communications, and advertising services, including media planning and buying, to be provided on an as-needed basis for a period of three years. The contract is managed by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) of North Carolina. The scope includes developing and executing campaigns such as a six-month campaign to raise awareness about the need for direct care workers in North Carolina, with a total budget of $800,000 and a focus on specific counties. Respondents must be registered with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal, and the response deadline is October 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.