Foreign trade and investment representation services for the state of texas united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland office

The Office of the Governor (OOG), specifically the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Foreign Trade and Investment Representation Services for the State of Texas United Kingdom Office (STUKO). The primary objective is to operate and maintain a dedicated trade and investment promotion office in London, focusing on generating investment prospects and export opportunities between Texas and the United Kingdom. The contractor must generate a minimum of five qualified prospects annually (defined as companies with at least ten permanent full-time positions and $500,000 in capital expenditures), attend ten trade assistance events yearly, and execute ten Texas promotion events with at least five in-market. Key deliverables include conducting market research, executing trade and investment promotion events, and maintaining a detailed annual Plan of Action. All account staff must hold bachelor's degrees in related fields with at least two years of direct experience in business and economic development. The RFP (Solicitation No. 301-26-06529) has a response deadline of December 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with the primary contract term commencing January 16, 2026, and terminating August 31, 2027, with options to renew for up to three additional twelve-month periods.

The procurement includes Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting opportunities in communications/media services, economic development, marketing services, and export/import services. The state has established HUB goals varying by contract type, with 23.7 percent for professional services and 26.0 percent for all other services. Respondents must complete a comprehensive HUB Subcontracting Plan, demonstrating good faith efforts to utilize certified HUB vendors. The evaluation will be conducted using weighted criteria: Company Information and Financial Responsibility (10%), Experience, Qualifications and References (20%), Response Content and Responsiveness (15%), Methodology of Plan of Action (30%), and Compensation Sought (25%). While the maximum contract amount is not explicitly stated, the contract will cover monthly service fees including in-house services, labor, overhead, office space, utilities, and cleaning services, with pre-approved reimbursables for trade shows, missions, and out-of-country travel. Additional requirements include maintaining a physical office in London's central business district, passing criminal background checks, and providing comprehensive monthly reports, quarterly updates, and annual performance reviews.