The NYS Department of Economic Development seeks a contractor to exclusively represent the department in the Canadian market for travel and tourism for up to five years. Responsibilities include trade, media, consumer outreach, and strategic counsel. Proposals must be submitted by October 23, 2026. The expected annual budget is approximately US $250,**** qualifications include knowledge of the Canadian tourism industry and at least 5 years of experience with the Canadian travel trade.
Payment shall be made on a reimbursement basis for actual services rendered during the invoice period. payment shall be made on a reimbursement basis for actual services rendered during the invoice period.
Proposals will be evaluated based on technical evaluation (quality of approach, demonstrated experience, organizational capability), resources evaluation, and cost evaluation. nysded based on the following selection criteria: 1. technical evaluation consisting of: a. demonstrated experience 20 points relevant tourism experience in performing services similar to those described in sections 2. 1 and 2. 3 of this rfp for similar destination clients with clear, demonstrated impact b. quality of approach performance metrics 25 points thorough and creative plan proposed to accomplish scope of services section 2. 1 with demonstrated ability to execute said proposal in a timely fashion.
Proposals must demonstrate knowledge of the Canadian tourism industry and at least 5 years of experience with the Canadian travel trade and press. 1. demonstrated knowledge of the canadian tourism industry and trends. 2. demonstrate at least 5 years experience in working with the canadian travel trade and press
Inability to demonstrate compliance with mandatory qualifications will result in the disqualification of your proposal. inability todemonstrate compliance with these qualifications will result in the disqualification of your proposal.
Approximately US $250,**** per year is expected to be available for the contractor. approximately us 250, **** per year is expected to be available for the contractor to represent the divisionof tourism in canada and execute the scope of services described in section 2. 1.
The successful contractor shall perform the work for a period of up to five years. the successful contractor shall perform the work and provide the services set forth in this rfp as anindependent contractor for a period of up to five 5 years.