REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

The Board of County Commissioners (Board), Highlands County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (County) will receive sealed Proposals in the Highlands County Procurement Department (Procurement Department) for:

RFP NO. 26-029-RDV

Public Relation Agency Services

Request for Proposal package may be obtained by downloading from our website: www.highlandsfl.gov or on www.bidnetdirect.com. The contact for this solicitation is Rafael Vazquez, Sr. Procurement Analyst; 600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida 33870, Phone: (863) 402-6500 or E Mail: purchase@highlandsfl.gov .

NO PRE-SOLICITATION MEETING will be held for this solicitation.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS: Will be accepted by Electronic submission to the County website using Bidnet Direct.com OR Hard Copy submission in a sealed and marked package with the name of the Respondent, Solicitation number, and title so as to identify the enclosed response. A hard copy submission shall include one (1) original and one (1) exact electronic copy (thumb drive) of the submission packet. Deliver to the Procurement Division, 600 S. Commerce Ave, Sebring, Florida 33870-3809. Either method must provide all submission documents no later than 3:30 P.M., Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened. The public is invited to attend this meeting.

The Boards Local Preference Policy and Women/Minority Business Enterprise Preference is applicable to this solicitation.

The Board does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of the Board's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (Voice), or via Florida Relay Service 711, or by e-mail: hrmanager@highlandsfl.gov. Requests for CART or interpreter services should be made at least 24 hours in advance to permit coordination of the service.

Board of County Commissioners,

Highlands County, FL

Sept. 26; Oct. 3, 2026