Franklin, NC BID REQUESTS / RFP

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March 25, 2024

Town of Franklin Tourism Development Authority Request for Proposals: Marketing/Promotional Services

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The TDA is soliciting responses for a project (this Request for Proposals, the “RFP”) which will include the brand marketing and brand management in conjunction with the travel trade, and community stakeholders to ensure that brand marketing and communications tactics are in line with Franklin’s unique and distinctive products, including natural resources, mountain culture, and unique dining and retail options.

DESCRIPTION:
The TDA’s key brand marketing and management strategies are as follows:

• Develop effective marketing plans for each of TDAs designated major market areas with a common brand message, communicated in a way that is market appropriate.
• Differentiate Franklin from its regional competition by focusing on our mountain culture, activities, natural environment, and attractions, by engaging local organizations.
• Focus marketing on positive-impact prospects by developing data-driven plans based on a deep understanding of current visitors and the visitor of the future.
• Use advances in technology to enhance marketing efficiency and effectiveness, reach intended audiences, and promote regenerative tourism.
• Facilitate communication within Franklin to advance the goals of TDA to improve resident and business owner buy-in for marketing activities.

QUESTIONS:

Questions concerning this RFP must be submitted via email to the point of contact below. Responses to all submitted questions will be posted at: https://franklinnc.com/bid-requests-town-franklin-nc.html. Any revisions, addendums, and answers to questions received at least a week before the proposal due dates will be sent to those who directly received this RFP.

DEADLINE:

The deadline for responding to this RFP is 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024. It is the responsibility of the firm submitting proposals to ensure that the point of contact has received a completed proposal by the required deadline.

Point of Contact:
Amanda Owens
Town Manager
Town of Franklin
95 East Main Street
Franklin, NC 28734
aowens@franklinnc.com
828-524-2516 x 305

The TDA prefers to receive submitted materials via mail or Courier with subject line “Proposal for Marketing/Promotional Services”.

CONTRACT TERM:

The contract term for this proposal would be for one year, beginning on July 1, 2024 and terminating on June 30, 2025.

 

February 29, 2024

TOWN OF FRANKLIN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Fire Substation Completion

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The Town of Franklin is seeking proposals from firms to perform finishing construction and installation of equipment to complete the Fire Substation located at 305 NP & L Loop, Franklin, North Carolina.

Hard copies of the complete Request for Proposals package will be available February 29, 2024, at Franklin Fire and Rescue, 49 Maple Street, Franklin, North Carolina 28734. Interested firms must also request copies of design drawings by contacting Chuck Norton, Fire Engineer, at cnorton@franklinnc.com the contract will cover all aspects of the work from assessment to completion and final acceptance of work.

A mandatory site visit should be scheduled before March 15, 2024 prior to bidding. Interested respondents should contact Chuck Norton at cnorton@franklinnc.com to schedule a time for the site visit. Proposals from any person or firm not attending a site visit may be dismissed as nonresponsive. Design drawings will be made available at this site visit.

Respondents are required to submit three (3) double-sided copies and one electronic copy (on a thumb drive or similar electronic medium – proposals may not be submitted via email or other electronic means) of a sealed Proposal submission by no later than Friday, March 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Franklin Fire and Rescue 49 Maple Street, Franklin, North Carolina 28734 clearly marked “Fire Substation Completion”. Proposals received after that date and time will be rejected. Provided that at least three (3) sealed proposals, a public bid opening will be held at such date, time, and place.

The Town reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject nonconforming, nonresponsive, or conditional bids, and to reject any or all proposals if it deems such to be in the best interest of the Town of Franklin. Questions regarding this Request for Proposal should be directed to Fire Chief Ben Ormond, by e-mail at bormond@franklinnc.com.

 

January 03, 2024

TOWN OF FRANKLIN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Sidewalk Replacement and Reconditioning

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The Town of Franklin is soliciting bids for a project (this Request for Proposals, the “RFP”) which will include the demolition, removal, regrading, installation and replacement of sidewalks, curb and gutter, and curb ramps. Any of these features that are removed are to be replaced and brought into ADA compliance with proper, widths, slopes and grades. The installations shall occur at various locations within the Town limits.

The deadline for responding to this RFP is 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024. It is the responsibility of the firm submitting proposals to ensure that the point of contact has received a completed proposal by the required deadline.

Point of Contact:
Chris Waldroop
Streets Supervisor
Town of Franklin
95 East Main Street
Franklin, NC 28734
cwaldroop@franklinnc.com
828-524-2516 x 405

The Department of Public Works prefers to receive submitted materials via mail or Courier with subject line “Proposal Sidewalk Repair and Reconditioning”.