About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Liquor Distribution Branch requests proposals for social media and digital channel marketing services. The selected contractor must deliver strategic social media advisory and planning services, digital content creation and execution, media buying and trafficking, in-language services, data analysis, reporting, and after-hours community management. Eligibility is restricted to onshore Canadian organizations, and performance of the work will take place offsite. Proponents must submit proposals in English before 2:00 PM Pacific Time on December 11, 2026. Submissions must be delivered electronically through BC Bid or sent via email to [email protected] with the opportunity description and ID in the subject line. Evaluation involves mandatory administrative criteria, followed by weighted scoring based on corporate stability (5 points), corporate capabilities and experience (30 points), key personnel experience and qualifications (10 points), case studies (25 points), and pricing (30 points), alongside due diligence reference checks.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The Liquor Distribution Branch
- Solicitation No.
- RFP2026-12-11
Scope of work
- Strategic Social Media Advisory Services
- Social Media Planning Services
- Annual Strategic Planning
- Annual Social Media Planning
- Digital Content Creation Services
- Digital Content Execution Services
- In-Language Services
- Media Buying and Trafficking Services
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Corporate Stability | 5 points |
| Corporate Capabilities and Experience | 30 points |
| Key Personnel Experience and Qualifications | 10 points |
| Case Studies | 25 points |
| Pricing | 30 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Dedicated Account Manager listed as Key Personnel
- Designated qualified backup for the Account Manager
- Pass security screenings for natural persons, subcontractors, and key personnel if required
- Minimum score of 4 points on Corporate Stability
- Minimum score of 18 points on Corporate Capabilities and Experience question 2.1
- Minimum score of 3 points on Key Personnel Experience and Qualifications question 3.1
Documents to include with your response
- Appendix B: Proposal Response Form
- Submission Declaration (if submitted by email or hard copy)
- Tax Verification Letter (if contract value meets threshold)
Key dates
- Issue Date
- October 30, 2026
- Closing Date and Time
- before 2:00 PM Pacific Time on December 11, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via BC Bid or email
- Instructions
- Submit electronically through BC Bid or by email to [email protected] with opportunity description and ID in subject line; maximum email attachment 20 MB.
