Photo Tour Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals must be submitted by August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p. m. Late submissions will not be accepted. Deadline: August 31, 2026 at 11:59 p. m. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Proposals will be evaluated based on understanding of the project (20%), methodology and approach (15%), experience and qualifications (15%), management plan (10%), creativity and innovation (10%), cost (20%), woman/minority owned business preference (5%), and local/Colorado preference (5%). Criteria weight Understanding of project 20 Methodology and approach 15 Experience and qualifications 15 Management plan 10 Creativity and innovation 10 Cost 20 Criteria weight Womanminorityowned business preference 5 Localcolorado preference 5 Total 100

Firms must demonstrate years in business, experience with tourism marketing and/or rural destinations, and experience working with local governments or similar entities. Firm qualifications Years in business Experience with tourism marketing andor rural destinations Experience working with local governments or similar entities

The anticipated annual budget for these services is approximately $40,000. The anticipated annual budget for these services is approximately 40, 000, subject to annualappropriation.

Proposals must be received no later than August 11, 2026, at 10:00 am Central Time. Responses to this rfp must be received via the bidnet portalhttps:www. bidnetdirect. comfloridasantarosaislandauthority and one hard copy submitted to the sria office 1 via de luna dr. , pensacola beach, fl, **** no later than the opening dateaugust 11, 2026, at 10:00 am, central time

Invoices shall be issued and delivered in arrears. Upon approval, payment will be made within ten working days of receipt of invoice. No advance payments will be made. The firm shall issue and deliver invoices in arrears to the sria. Upon approval, payment will be made by sria within ten working days of receipt of invoice.

Award will be made to the respondent who scores the highest in the evaluation process. Award of a contract to perform the services will be made as soon as possible to the respondent who scores the highest in the evaluation process

Respondents must demonstrate ability and experience with projects of similar type and size, including firm background, philosophy, past work examples, in-house capabilities, media and creative department structure, billing information, and market research methods. The respondent shall demonstrate ability and experience with projects of similar type and size

Violation of the communication restrictions may result in disqualification and suspension from doing business with the SRIA. violation of this section may result in disqualification from this solicitation and shall be grounds for suspension from doing business with the sria.

Procedures for protesting selections are set forth in section **** of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances. Any respondent who desires to protest the selections shall follow the procedures set forth in section **** of the escambia county code of ordinances.

Violation of the communication restrictions or unethical business practices may result in disqualification. violation of this section may result in disqualification from this solicitation and The sria board may deny award or cancel the contract if it determines that unethical business practices were involved.

The budget for advertising for the period of October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, is approximately $150,****. The budget for the period of october 1, 2026 to september 30, 2027 for advertising is approximately 150, ****.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services, but the trip is scheduled for June 8-11, 2026.

The bid notice mentions discounts for prompt payment, with options for 10, 20, or 30 calendar days. Specific payment terms are detailed in the Discount for prompt payment clause.

The bid notice states that award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

To be eligible for award, offerors must have the capability in all respects to fully perform the contract requirements and possess the integrity and reliability to assure good faith performance. Offerors must currently be in the group tour business.

The bid notice mentions that improperly requesting a preference can have serious consequences and that the state may terminate the contract for default if the offeror knowingly or in bad faith renders an erroneous certification.

The bid notice does not mention a mandatory or optional site visit.

The bid notice does not require sample submissions.

The bid notice mentions that a written notice of intent to protest must be timely filed pursuant to section ****.