The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is seeking proposals for strategic brand positioning and market research within the travel and heritage tourism sectors. The deadline for proposal submission is October 30, 2025, at 2 PM CST. The contract is expected to start on November 10, 2025. The evaluation will be based on project plan, price proposal schedule, experience, and staff qualifications. A payment bond is required if the total contract price exceeds $25,000, and a payment and performance bond if it exceeds $100,000. The THC will award the contract that provides the best value to the state. Oral presentations may be requested. The state reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of a proposal and waive minor technicalities. The respondent must sign the proposal. The laws of the state of Texas must prevail on all proposals.
The services are estimated to take place between December through January 2026, with the strategic thinking meeting scheduled no later than 45 days after project initiation. Services are estimated to take place between December through January 2026. with the strategic thinking meeting scheduled no later than 45 days after project initiation.
The basis of payment and reimbursement of costs is set forth in exhibit ii mandatory proposal price schedule. The basis of payment and reimbursement of costs is set forth in exhibit ii mandatory proposal price schedule.
Upon completion of the work and final acceptance by the owner, the contractor shall furnish the owner with a written one year 1year general warranty for the completed work. upon completion of the work and final acceptance by the owner, the contractor shall furnish the owner with a written one year 1year general warranty for the completed work.
THC will award a contract to a respondents whose proposal is considered to provide best value to the state of texas, as defined by texas government code, section ****. hc will award a contract to a respondents whose proposal is considered to provide best value to the state of texas, as defined by texas government code, section ****.
Respondents must demonstrate proven success in travel and heritage tourism marketing and branding, with a strong track record of effectively reaching consumer audiences. Respondents must demonstrate proven success in travel and heritage tourism marketing and branding, with a strong track record of effectively reaching consumer audiences.
Site visits are not required before a proposal may be submitted. site visits are not required before a proposal may be submitted.
Any bid protest must be in writing and received in the care of the executive director within five working days after the bidder is notified that the award of a contract is forthcoming or otherwise knows, or should have known, of the occurrence of the action which is protested. any bid protest must be in writing and received in the care of the executive director within five working days after the bidder is notified that the award of a contract is forthcoming or otherwise knows, or should have known, of the occurrence of the action which is protested.