When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026.

It was issued by Island County. The work is located in Washington, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Social media management and digital marketing agency. Experience developing multi-platform social media strategies. Proven expertise in content scheduling, publishing, community engagement, and social listening. Ability to align social campaigns with organizational marketing goals and editorial calendars. Strong performance measurement and visitor-conversion reporting capabilities.

Social Media Management Services (Due August 28, 2026)

Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

Washington, United StatesPosted: August 8, 2026Deadline: August 28, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Washington-based agency is seeking a vendor to manage social media strategy, publishing, community engagement, social listening, and performance activities under a one-year contract. Questions are due August 14, 2026, and proposals are due August 28, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Professional experience managing tourism, destination marketing, hospitality, or travel-related social media accounts
Strong knowledge of Meta Business Suite and Meta advertising
Experience managing multiple social media platforms simultaneously
Experience interpreting analytics and making strategic recommendations
Familiarity with AI tools for workflow improvement
Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a team of specialized contractors
Knowledge of Whidbey Island, Camano Island, and Island County communities or ability to quickly develop onsite familiarity

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

RFQ Issued: July 24th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: August 14th, 2026

Responses Posted: August 18th, 2026

Proposals Due: August 28th, 2026

Review of Qualifications: September 1st–8th, 2026

Interviews: September 14th–18th, 2026

Notice of Intent to Award: October 1st, 2026

Anticipated Contract Start: November 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 14, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Island County

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DESCRIPTION

The agency seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive social media management services for a one-year contract period. The selected social media manager will translate the program's marketing strategy into an effective social media publishing, promotion, engagement, and performance program.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining a social media strategy aligned with the agency program's goals and annual marketing direction; recommending platform-specific approaches based on audience behavior, seasonal priorities, and emerging trends; and identifying opportunities to increase visibility, engagement, and visitor conversion across owned social media channels.

The vendor will also develop monthly social media posting schedules using the approved editorial calendar and campaign priorities, schedule and publish approved content, monitor comments, direct messages, and notifications, and engage regularly with visitors, agency partners, businesses, organizations, and community members. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026, and proposals are due by August 28, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Island County. The work is located in Washington, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Social media management and digital marketing agency
Experience developing multi-platform social media strategies
Proven expertise in content scheduling, publishing, community engagement, and social listening
Ability to align social campaigns with organizational marketing goals and editorial calendars
Strong performance measurement and visitor-conversion reporting capabilities

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