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RFP 26-226-4342 Convention & Visitors Bureau Advertising Agency

Due Aug 5, 2026·7 days left·General ConstructionView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
City of Chesapeake
Method
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Category
Non-professional Services - Non-Technology
PIN
122701
Location
Virginia
Posted
Jul 9, 2026
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Description

The City of Chesapeake’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism seeks to retain a full‑service advertising and marketing agency with demonstrated experience in destination marketing to serve as the City’s Agency of Record.The selected agency will act as a strategic marketing partner responsible for guiding and implementing a comprehensive marketing and communications program designed to increase visitation, strengthen brand awareness, and generate measurable economic impact for Chesapeake’s tourism industry.Prospective agencies must show proven success in developing and executing tourism marketing campaigns for destinations, attractions, accommodations, or other tourism‑related organizations.The City seeks a partner capable of delivering strategic planning, brand development, creative services, media planning and placement, and performance measurement in support of Chesapeake’s tourism goals. The agency will collaborate closely with Tourism staff and key partners to ensure that all marketing initiatives align with broader economic development and tourism objectives.View on OpenGov: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofchesapeakeva/projects/259007The Due Date for Responses has been Extended to Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. An Addendum responding to questions will be issued soon.

Contact

Name
Terri Mazarakis
Phone
757-382-6540
Address
City of Chesapeake
Full source recordfrom Virginia eVA
Id
IV122701
App
IV
Doccd
RFP
Agency
LA07CHESAPECITY
Detail
Fields
Buyer
Terri Mazarakis
Round
1
Issued
6/18/26 12:00 AM
Status
Open
Closing
8/5/26 2:00 PM
Summary
The City of Chesapeake’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism seeks to retain a full‑service advertising and marketing agency with demonstrated experience in destination marketing to serve as the City’s Agency of Record. The selected agency will act as a strategic marketing partner responsible for guiding and implementing a comprehensive marketing and communications program designed to increase visitation, strengthen brand awareness, and generate measurable economic impact for Chesapeake’s tourism industry. Prospective agencies must show proven success in developing and executing tourism marketing campaigns for destinations, attractions, accommodations, or other tourism‑related organizations. The City seeks a partner capable of delivering strategic planning, brand development, creative services, media planning and placement, and performance measurement in support of Chesapeake’s tourism goals. The agency will collaborate closely with Tourism staff and key partners to ensure that all marketing initiatives align with broader economic development and tourism objectives. View on OpenGov: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofchesapeakeva/projects/259007 The Due Date for Responses has been Extended to Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. An Addendum responding to questions will be issued soon.
Category
Non-professional Services - Non-Technology
Issued By
City of Chesapeake
Time Left
12 days, 21 hours
Last Updated
7/9/26
Work Location
City of Chesapeake
Open Responses
See solicitation documents Public Opening information.
Opportunity Type
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Round Information
Extension of Due Date
Summary
The City of Chesapeake’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism seeks to retain a full‑service advertising and marketing agency with demonstrated experience in destination marketing to serve as the City’s Agency of Record. The selected agency will act as a strategic marketing partner responsible for guiding and implementing a comprehensive marketing and communications program designed to increase visitation, strengthen brand awareness, and generate measurable economic impact for Chesapeake’s tourism industry. Prospective agencies must show proven success in developing and executing tourism marketing campaigns for destinations, attractions, accommodations, or other tourism‑related organizations. The City seeks a partner capable of delivering strategic planning, brand development, creative services, media planning and placement, and performance measurement in support of Chesapeake’s tourism goals. The agency will collaborate closely with Tourism staff and key partners to ensure that all marketing initiatives align with broader economic development and tourism objectives. View on OpenGov: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofchesapeakeva/projects/259007 The Due Date for Responses has been Extended to Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. An Addendum responding to questions will be issued soon.
Contact Name
Terri Mazarakis
Contact Email
tmazarakis@cityofchesapeake.net
Contact Phone
757-382-6540
Status
Open
Doctype
SO
Pubdate
Jul 9, 2026
Version
1
Workloc
City of Chesapeake
Category
Non-professional Services - Non-Technology
Longdesc
The City of Chesapeake’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism seeks to retain a full‑service advertising and marketing agency with demonstrated experience in destination marketing to serve as the City’s Agency of Record.The selected agency will act as a strategic marketing partner responsible for guiding and implementing a comprehensive marketing and communications program designed to increase visitation, strengthen brand awareness, and generate measurable economic impact for Chesapeake’s tourism industry.Prospective agencies must show proven success in developing and executing tourism marketing campaigns for destinations, attractions, accommodations, or other tourism‑related organizations.The City seeks a partner capable of delivering strategic planning, brand development, creative services, media planning and placement, and performance measurement in support of Chesapeake’s tourism goals. The agency will collaborate closely with Tourism staff and key partners to ensure that all marketing initiatives align with broader economic development and tourism objectives.View on OpenGov: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofchesapeakeva/projects/259007The Due Date for Responses has been Extended to Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. An Addendum responding to questions will be issued soon.
Version
1870243276860162000
Buyername
Terri Mazarakis
Closedate
Aug 5, 2026
Doccddesc
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Docdeptcd
LA07CHESAPECITY
Shortdesc
RFP 26-226-4342 Convention & Visitors Bureau Advertising Agency
Agencyname
City of Chesapeake
Externalid
122701
Internalid
122701
Buyerdeptname
Categorized By
llm-nc
Detail Fetched
Yes
Lastupdatedate
Jul 9, 2026
Categoryshortdesc
Non-Prof Serv

Source: Virginia eVA (solicitation VA_EVA-IV122701), retrieved via Virginia's eVA statewide eProcurement marketplace. View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.