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Approval of $350,000 Media Services Contract for Seminole County Tourism

Original title: Award RFP-5078-25/LTT - Media Services for Seminole County Tourism to Evok Advertising & Design, Inc. at an estimated annual usage amount of $350,000.00 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the agreement. Countywide (Stephen Koontz, Administrative Services Deputy Director) Requesting Department - Economic Development and Tourism

October 14, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action authorizes the expenditure of $350,000 in annual public funds for professional advertising and media services to promote tourism in Seminole County.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Evok Advertising & Design, Inc.

The company is entering into a contract to provide media services to the county.

Seminole County Tourism Department

The department will receive media services under the new agreement.

Seminole County Taxpayers

County funds are being allocated to pay for the media services contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 14, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners has approved a contract with Evok Advertising & Design, Inc. to provide media services for the county's tourism department. The agreement is valued at an estimated $350,000 per year.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners approved the award of contract RFP-5078-25/LTT.
The contract is awarded to Evok Advertising & Design, Inc.
The estimated annual cost for these media services is $350,000.00.
The Purchasing and Contracts Division is authorized to execute the agreement.
The services are intended for Seminole County Tourism.
The request was initiated by the Economic Development and Tourism department.
The item was introduced on August 20, 2025.
The status of the item is 'Passed' as a Consent Item.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?

The contract is for media services to support Seminole County Tourism.

How much will this cost taxpayers?

The estimated annual usage amount for the contract is $350,000.

Who is the vendor for this project?

The contract was awarded to Evok Advertising & Design, Inc.

Why It Matters

This action authorizes the expenditure of $350,000 in annual public funds for professional advertising and media services to promote tourism in Seminole County.

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Connected Entities

otherRFP-5078-25/LTT“The specific request for proposal identifier.”Map →

locationSeminole County“The local government entity awarding the contract.”Map →

organizationEconomic Development and Tourism“The department requesting the services.”Map →

organizationEvok Advertising & Design, Inc.“The vendor selected to provide media services.”Map →

personStephen Koontz“Administrative Services Deputy Director who presented the item.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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