Economic Impact Study

The Nevada Division of Tourism is requesting proposals for economic impact study services under solicitation 10TCA-S3967, with proposals due November 12, 2026. The contract runs four years from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2031.

The scope encompasses comprehensive economic impact analysis including primary research, gross domestic product analysis, rural analysis, state and congressional level assessments, interactive reporting capabilities, historical data collection, and tribal analysis. Vendors must submit detailed pricing for each service category across all four fiscal years using the provided cost schedule template.

Vendors must provide client references from current or former clients for projects of similar size and scope. Reference questionnaires must be submitted to Annette Morfin, Purchasing Officer II, at amorfin@admin.nv.gov by November 11, 2026, with the solicitation number in the subject line. References will be rated on thirteen evaluation criteria including vendor knowledge and expertise, flexibility regarding scope and timeline changes, satisfaction with delivered materials, staff dynamics, schedule adherence, customer service responsiveness, billing accuracy, and problem resolution capability.

The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability coverage with a general aggregate limit of $2 million, products-completed operations aggregate of $1 million, and per-occurrence limits of $1 million; Automobile Liability with a combined single limit of $1 million; and Workers' Compensation coverage meeting statutory requirements with employers' liability limits of $100,000 per accident and $500,000 policy limit for disease. All insurance must be placed with insurers licensed in Nevada with an A.M. Best rating of not less than A- VII.

Vendors must complete a Vendor Information Response form demonstrating appropriate licensing through the Nevada Secretary of State's Office, disclose relevant experience with State of Nevada agencies, identify any current or former State employees involved in performance, and fully disclose any contractual failures, breaches, litigation, or pending claims within the past six years. Certification regarding lobbying under section 1352 of the U.S. Code is required as a material representation of fact and prerequisite for contract award.

Responses must be submitted through the Nevada ePro procurement system by the specified deadline. All times reference Pacific Standard Time, and submissions cannot be accepted after the deadline.