Quonset Business Park, the former Rhode Island military base the state revamped into a corporate haven, is looking for PR support.

quonsetUnder the direction of the Quonset Development Corp., the park wants a PR and media relations firm to support its efforts in the Ocean State with the public, local and state governments.

Naval Air Station Quonset Point was deactivated in 1974, but the state and federal government have spent more than $666M over the years improving the 3,200-acre site, while private companies invested more than $1B. Around 175 companies have a presence in the park, which includes rail access, an airport, and the Port of Davisville, a major auto import site.

An RFP calls for proposals by Sept. 1. View the RFP (link, PDF).