RFQ 2026-088 Marketing & Community Engagement Services

The University of Maine System is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive marketing, branding, merchandise integration, and community‑engagement services for its six campuses, supporting athletic and professional‑sport partnerships and creating experiential opportunities for students and stakeholders. The contract is a five‑year base term with an optional five‑year renewal, and the university requires a firm, all‑inclusive price and acceptance of its master agreement without modifications. • Develop and execute a strategic brand plan for athletic and professional‑sport partnerships across all UMS campuses. • Manage project timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communications, and integration of branded merchandise and retail experiences. • Design and run community‑engagement programs, student experiential opportunities, and provide detailed reporting/ROI analysis. • Must serve six distinct campuses under a single agreement and adhere to strict contractual terms (no added indemnities, non‑Maine law, etc.). • Preference given to diverse business enterprises; submission must include full cover page, de‑barment certification, qualifications, references, and signed master‑agreement appendix.