Media-2019-09-23 - Slocan Valley Digital Media Development

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) on behalf of the Slocan Valley Economic Development Partnership (SVEDP) is requesting proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide professional services focused on developing web, app and social media (digital) platforms. With this solicitation, the RDCK will complete a selection process to identify a qualified service provider to deliver a digital media strategy and plan, leading to the creation of web, app and social media infrastructure and digital assets. This request does not include branding or creative graphic design elements. The Contractor is required to: do a simple needs analysis/assessment; develop a strategy and plan; provide the digital platform/products; and manage the launch. More specifically: 1) Assess the current inventory of partner and stakeholder web and social media assets. 2) Determine the best approach to reach each target audience and meet their needs, as well as the needs of partners and stakeholders, while delivering on the objectives laid out in this Request for Proposals. 3) Develop the necessary infrastructure for an open source web portal and ancillary networks, including apps and social media presence. 4) Work closely alongside the project`s graphic designer and the project manager to coordinate content integrated and uploaded to the assets. 5) Manage the work, relationship and liability of any sub-contractor whom the Contractor enlists. 6) Manage the launch of the web, app and social media campaign. 7) Assess and evaluate the media launch and make corrections or improvements as required.

The RDCK is seeking Proposals to supply the Services herein described on or before September 23, 2019.


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