The City of College Park, Georgia is seeking proposals for Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) services. The selected DMO will provide comprehensive tourism, convention, and trade show marketing to promote the city and increase economic activity. Proposals are due by June 22, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held virtually. Questions are due by June 16, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible offeror, not necessarily the lowest cost. Minority, woman-owned, and small business owners are encouraged to apply.
Proposals must be received no later than Monday, June 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. Proposals received after the above date and time, or in any other location other than the purchasing department, will not be considered.
Seller shall be paid upon submission of properly prepared invoices for materials and supplies delivered to and accepted by buyer. Any adjustments in sellers invoice due to shortages, rejection, or other failure to comply with the provisions of this contract, or under any other order or contract between buyer and seller, may be made by buyer before payment.
Seller warrants that goods ordered will conform to specifications and be fit for the intended purpose, and that all goods are merchantable, of good material and workmanship, and free from defect. For services, seller warrants qualification, possession of required licenses, and workmanship conforming to specifications. Notices of any defects or nonconformity shall be given by the buyer to the seller within fifteen 15 months after acceptance by the ultimate user. . .
The contract will be awarded to the most responsive offeror, not always the lowest cost, that is determined to meet the requirements and criteria set forth within the solicitation. In most cases, proposals shall be evaluated on the following items, but not necessarily in this order: a. Cost not always the winning proposal. b. Offeror adheres to specifications. c. Deliverables of goodservices. d. Past performance of person, firm, or company to the city of college park.
Proposers must be a private nonprofit organization exempt from federal income tax under section **** of the Internal Revenue Code and submit proof of current **** status. They must have at least three years of experience in destination marketing, tourism promotion, and convention or visitor sales for a public entity or similar organization. The proposer must demonstrate the capacity to manage a comprehensive tourism program and public funds. . .
If seller fails to meet scheduled delivery dates and buyer elects to call for expedited shipments, seller will pay the difference between the method of shipping specified and the actual expedited rate incurred. Seller shall be liable for handling charges and return shipment costs for any excess quantities. . .
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held virtually. onmandatory prebid nonmandatory prebid conference will be held virtually by our staff and the responsible persons.
An unreasonable delivery proposal may be cause for disqualification of a bid. An unreasonable delivery proposal may be cause for disqualification of a bid.
