The Port of San Francisco, which delayed a planned RFQ in July for PR agencies as it prepares to mark 150 years and host the 2013 America’s Cup, has initiated the search, which is open to pitches through September 19.
The port wants to tap a small pool of PR firms to work on an as-needed basis over the next two years on its outreach to investors, visitors and media as it seeks to leverage the added visibility of the America’s Cup race and the port’s own anniversary.
San Francisco’s 7.5-mile shoreline, which has evolved from an industrial maritime base to a more commercial and recreational area of the city, is managed by the port entity.
The RFQ was originally slated for release in early July and was then expected to be budgeted at $600K over four years.
Download the RFP (PDF).