RFQ 10202023TJ Third Party Vendor for Sponsorships & Advertising

The Shelby County Board of Education (Memphis‑Shelby County Schools) is seeking a qualified third‑party vendor to market, sell, and manage advertising, naming‑rights, and sponsorship opportunities across its schools, facilities, digital platforms, and broadcast outlets. The contract is non‑exclusive, time‑and‑material, with an initial one‑year term (projected 1 Dec 2023 – 1 Dec 2024) and up to two one‑year renewal options. Services are divided into three phases: naming‑rights for new high‑school facilities, digital and broadcast advertising sales, and event‑sponsorship package development. The vendor must handle research, sales‑sheet creation, contract execution, invoicing, compliance with FCC and other regulations, and provide regular reporting. Insurance, background checks, E‑Verify, and local‑vendor preference requirements apply. No fixed budget is disclosed; vendors must propose a fee structure (retainer, commission, etc.). • Market and sell naming‑rights for new school buildings and district facilities. • Manage digital ad inventory on the district website, newsletters, radio (88.5 FM WQOX) and TV (C19TV) and YouTube channel. • Create and sell sponsorship packages for district‑wide events (sports, concerts, community activities). • Provide ongoing reporting, invoicing support, and ensure regulatory compliance (FCC, OSHA, etc.).