Budget Travel Government Bids & RFPs

The delivery deadlines for data items vary. For example, the first data submission is due 10 business days after the first full month of performance. Subsequent monthly data deliverables are due within 10 business days of the preceding month. Trip reports are due 10 calendar days after return from travel. Government property inventory reports are required 90 calendar days prior to the end of the contract. The phaseout transition plan draft is due no later than 90 calendar days prior to the end of the task order. Organizational conflict of interest mitigation plans are due within 20 business days of task order award, with updates required within five business days of any changes. Cybersecurity implementation plans and vulnerability reports are generally due within 20 business days after request by the COR. Training materials are due within 10 business days of each completion of study/services. Technical reports and studies/services are due within 10 business days of each completion. Software user manuals and computer operation manuals are due within 10 business days of completion of study/services. Presentation materials are due within 20 business days after request. Technical assist visit reports are due within three business days after supporting remote technical assistance. The bid notice states The first data submission is due 10 business days after the first full month of to performance and shall include data from to award through the end of the first month of performance this data shall also be submitted with the first invoice. Subsequent monthly data deliverables shall be submitted within 10 business days of the preceding month and with each monthly invoice.

The bid notice states that proposals must be submitted no later than May 29, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Late proposals cannot be accepted.

The bid notice states that payment for contractor's services will be made on a reimbursement basis for actual services rendered during the invoice period. The contractor shall invoice the department quarterly on the first day of each quarter.

The bid notice states that proposals will be evaluated based on technical evaluation (experience, quality of approach, organizational capability) and cost evaluation. The award will be made to the proposer offering the best value.

The bid notice states that mandatory qualification requirements include demonstrated knowledge of the UK tourism industry and trends, at least 5 years of experience working with the UK travel trade and press, proven experience in consumer marketing, demonstrated accomplishments in destination marketing, assigned staff with relevant experience, physical presence in London, three letters of reference, and demonstration of economic resources.

The bid notice states that any interested party may file a protest, in writing, with the NYS Dept. of Economic Development within ten business days from the date of the notice of the contract award.

The bid notice states that approximately US $500,**** per year is expected to be available for the contractor. Proposals exceeding US $500,**** per year will be rejected without review.

The deadline for proposal submission is April 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Proposals will be evaluated based on overall experience (30 points), qualifications of personnel (30 points), budget approach/cost effectiveness (20 points), familiarity with Rhode Island's economic drivers (10 points), and strategic thinking/planning approach (10 points). The corporation intends to select proposers with the highest evaluation scores that are in the best interest of the corporation.

Proposers must demonstrate experience relevant to the tasks or services described, ability to operate at a strategic level while supporting execution, strong written and verbal communication skills, and capacity to perform work in a timely and cost-effective manner.

There is no mention of a mandatory or optional site visit in the provided text, therefore it is considered false.

There is no requirement for sample submission mentioned in the RFQ.

Questions, interpretations, or clarifications concerning this RFQ should be directed by email no later than April 6, 2026.

No specific budget has been established for this RFQ.