Foreign trade and investment representation services for the state of texas israel office

The Office of the Governor of Texas, through the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office (EDT), is soliciting proposals for Foreign Trade and Investment Representation Services for the State of Texas Israel Office (RFP No. 301-26-06531). The procurement seeks a contractor to establish and maintain a fully operational physical office in Jerusalem to provide comprehensive trade and investment promotion services in Israel. Key deliverables include generating a minimum of five qualified investment prospects annually (involving at least 10 permanent positions and $500,000 capital investment), attending five trade assistance events yearly, and executing seven annual promotion events (at least five in-market). Respondents must provide dedicated, bilingual (English/Hebrew) professional staff with bachelor's degrees and minimum two years' experience in economic development, trade, or investment promotion. The proposal evaluation will be based on company information and financial responsibility (10%), experience and qualifications (20%), response content and responsiveness (15%), plan of action methodology (30%), and compensation sought (25%). Proposals are due December 16, 2025, at 2:00 pm CT, with the contract effective from January 16, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and potential renewals extending through August 31, 2030.

The solicitation includes provisions for Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting opportunities in communications/media services, economic development, marketing services, and export/import services. Potential HUB subcontractors must comply with Texas statewide HUB goals, which range from 11.2% to 32.9% depending on the service category. Respondents are required to submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan demonstrating good faith efforts to utilize Texas-certified HUB vendors. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract allows for up to three additional 12-month renewal periods and a possible six-month transition extension. Contractor compensation will comprise a monthly service fee covering all in-house labor, project management, strategic counsel, reporting, equipment, and facility costs, plus reimbursable expenses for trade shows, missions, and out-of-country travel, subject to pre-approval. The maximum contract amount will be determined at the time of award, with no minimum guaranteed payment. Respondents must provide evidence of financial responsibility and undergo a comprehensive evaluation process that considers past performance, financial capacity, and likelihood of achieving desired outcomes.