The Panama City – Bay County Airport and Industrial District, the authority that owns Bay County, FL’s Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, is seeking proposals from agencies that can perform advertising, marketing and PR services for that public airport.

Northwest Florida Beaches Int'l AirportNorthwest Florida Beaches International Airport, which is located about 19 miles north of Panama City Beach, opened for commercial flights in 2010.

Services outlined in the RFP include brand development, media relations, community affairs and brand marketing, as well as design, layout and printing capabilities, either provided by the hired agency or through a qualified subcontractor. The chosen agency should also be able to attend monthly meetings.

A three-year non-exclusive contract with the option to extend for an additional two years will be contemplated, subject to annual review and approval by the District, according to the RFP. Assuming budget for the contract is currently $225,000 for the first year of work.

Proposals are due by 2 p.m. on November 3, with work slated to commence December 1.

A conference for interested firms will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 13, at the NFBIA’s Board Room.

View the RFP (PDF).