RFP for public relations agency services for Highlands County TDC (Visit Sebring). 3-year initial term with 3-year renewal option. Approximately 20 hours/month of PR services. Proposals due October 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM. Evaluation based on 100-point criteria including account lead, experience, strategic approach, and price. Insurance requirements include CGL, auto, workers comp, and professional liability. Local preference and WMBE policies apply. No presolicitation meeting scheduled.
Proposals must be delivered by 3:30 p. m. , Tuesday, October 27, 2026. proposal submissions must be delivered to the procurement division, 600 s. commerce avenue. , sebring, fl **** to reach said office no later than 3:30 p. m. , tuesday, october 27, 2026
Payment follows the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. payment shall be made in accordance with the local government prompt payment act, section **** et. seq. , florida statutes, and the highlands county prompt payment policy.
Award goes to the most advantageous proposal. award will be made to the proposer whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the county, taking into consideration those proposals in compliance with the requirements as set forth in this rfp.
Firms must be licensed in Florida and have relevant tourism experience. licensed in the state of florida for specified work through department of business and professional regulation and relevant experience representing tourism destinations, hospitality brands, attractions, events, outdoor recreation, agritourism, sports tourism, or other placebased organizations.
Failure to perform may result in termination. failure to satisfactorily complete the work as scheduled may result in written notice to the contractor terminating its right to proceed as to the whole or any part of the contract.
Questions must be submitted by October 14, 2026. request for information wednesday, october 14, 2026, deadline: prior to 5: 00 pm
Active litigation with the county can disqualify a proposer. any party who isin active litigation with highlands county on the due date for responses to thissolicitationproposalquote. . . shall not submit a response to thissolicitationproposalquote.