The City of Bisbee is seeking proposals from qualified organizations for Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) services. The selected proposer will be responsible for developing, managing, and implementing a comprehensive tourism marketing program to increase visitation, enhance Bisbee's reputation, and support local businesses, in compliance with Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) guidelines. Key deliverables include marketing plans, digital campaigns, public relations, and reporting. Proposals are due by June 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM Arizona MST. Contact Amanda Bramel at **** or ***@***. *. * for questions.
The bid notice states that sealed proposals must be in the actual possession of the City Clerk on or prior to Thursday, June 4, 2026, 3:00 PM Arizona, MST. Late proposals will not be considered.
The bid notice states that the city manager shall recommend to the city council that the contract be awarded to the responsible respondent whose proposal is most advantageous to the city, based on the evaluation criteria listed, which include qualifications and experience, methodology/approach, proximity and familiarity with Bisbee, cost proposal, and references.
The bid notice states that eligible proposers include organizations that qualify as destination marketing organizations under Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) guidelines and marketing firms, advertising agencies, or other qualified entities with demonstrated experience providing comprehensive DMO services.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice states that protests shall be submitted in writing within 72 hours of bid award.
The bid notice states that the proposer certifies that this submission did not involve any collusion or other anticompetitive practice and that the proposer will not discriminate against any employee, applicant, or customer in violation of applicable state and federal law.