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The Natchez Convention Promotion Commission (NCPC) and Visit Natchez, the official destination marketing organization for the city of Natchez, Mississippi, are seeking a qualified public relations agency with experience in the tourism industry to assist with messaging, media relations, and marketing efforts to attract new visitors to Natchez as the city emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The scope of work includes building relationships with media and social media influencers, developing targeted media lists and pitches, and positioning Natchez as a desirable travel destination. Proposals are due by November 8, 2024, and the selected agency should be prepared to begin work by January 6, 2025. The NCPC will evaluate proposals based on the agency's overall experience, qualifications, references, timeline, knowledge of Natchez and the tourism industry, and pricing. The NCPC reserves the right to negotiate a final agreement with the firm most closely aligned to meet the organization's needs and may terminate negotiations if an agreement cannot be reached. The contract will be funded through a grant provided to the NCPC by the State of Mississippi as part of its ARPA State and Local Fiscal Relief Fund allocation.

This opportunity is not specifically designated for any set-aside categories, and there are no incumbent vendors or current contractors listed. The RFP does not provide a specific budget range, but the contract will be funded through a grant provided by the State of Mississippi, indicating a defined budget for the project. Interested firms must demonstrate their qualifications and ability to meet the NCPC's objectives for promoting Natchez as a desirable travel destination.