24039 Destination Stafford RFP - Attachment A.pdf

Attachment A is a request for proposal (RFP) issued by Stafford County, Virginia and the Springfield Community Development Partnership (CDP) for the Destination Stafford public-private partnership (PPEA) project. The RFP solicits proposals from qualified firms to provide destination and tourism management services, including destination marketing, visitor services, workforce development, and tourism infrastructure improvements. The scope of work outlines specific requirements such as development of a destination management plan, implementation of a marketing and promotion strategy, operation of visitor information centers, and facilitation of workforce training programs. Proposals are due by June 30, 2023, and the contract term is for three years with two optional one-year renewals.

The RFP specifies that proposers must provide detailed pricing for all services, including any administrative or overhead fees. Small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to respond, and the county will consider proposals that include set-aside opportunities for such firms. The project is funded through a combination of county and state tourism promotion funds, with a total budget of $5 million over the initial three-year term.