SLED Opportunity · ARKANSAS · STATE OF ARKANSAS

    Destination Marketing Services

    Issued by State of Arkansas
    stateRFQState of ArkansasSol. 1607
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due May 5, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 17, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    State of
    state
    NAICS CODE
    541820
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau seeks experienced agencies for destination marketing, advertising placement, creative, and public relations services. The contract is for 2 years with a 5-year renewal option. Agencies must coordinate with a lead agency and collaborate closely with internal teams.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    1607
    Type / RFx
    RFQ
    Status
    Issued
    Level
    state
    Published Date
    April 17, 2026
    Due Date
    May 5, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541820AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    State of Arkansas
    Agency
    State of Arkansas

    Description

    The Little Rock Advertising and Promotion Commission dba Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) is seeking multiple experienced, full-service agencies to provide needed marketing, advertising placement, creative services, and public relations services for the LRCVB. Contract Term is for two (2) years with the option to renew for five (5) additional years upon annual mutual agreement of the parties. --- Q&A --- Q1: Are there expectations for agencies to recommend PR-specific investments (e.g., media events, press trips, influencer programs)? A1: Yes Submitted: 4/29/2026 04:30:33 PM (CT) Q2: Will there be a lead agency coordinating messaging, or should each agency propose its own integrated approach? A2: There will be a lead agency coordinating messaging. Submitted: 4/29/2026 04:29:47 PM (CT) Q3: What level of content development is expected as part of PR (e.g., itineraries, story angles, press kits, video assets)? A3: To be determined based on selected agency. Submitted: 4/29/2026 04:29:15 PM (CT) Q4: For PR, how closely will agencies collaborate with internal teams responsible for meetings, sports, and community engagement? A4: Closely Submitted: 4/29/2026 04:28:31 PM (CT) Q5: Are there existing dashboards, attribution models, or reporting frameworks agencies will be expected to integrate with? A5: Yes Submitted: 4/29/2026 04:26:49 PM (CT)

    Key dates

    1. April 17, 2026Published
    2. May 5, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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