Golf Tour Operator

The Savannah Airport Commission is seeking proposals for a Golf Tour Operator to establish a charter operation between Ireland and the Greater Savannah, Georgia region, including Hilton Head Island, Sea Island, and St. Simons Island. The selected vendor will develop and manage golf vacation packages, coordinate charter flights, promote the operation, provide comprehensive travel planning, and support the transition to regular scheduled service. The contract will have an initial term of two years with three automatic one-year renewal periods. Proposals will be evaluated by a minimum three-person panel using a 100-point scoring system that considers demonstrated ability to perform services (25 points), operator experience (25 points), industry knowledge (20 points), proposed charter tours (15 points), references (10 points), and local/small business status (5 points). Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on August 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST, with written questions due by August 21, 2025. The final proposal responses are due on September 19, 2025, by 5:00 PM EST, with notification of award decisions expected by December 17, 2025.

The procurement includes provisions for local and minority-owned businesses, with a specific form for Local, Small Business / Minority Business Enterprise registration. While non-local and non-minority businesses are not disqualified, there is a 5-point evaluation advantage for local and small businesses. All proposal submissions must be made through the Bonfire platform (https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/), with strict requirements for documentation including a Local Small Business Minority Business Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and various certification documents. Proposers must provide comprehensive documentation including company information, experience, executive summary, and references. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project's goal is to promote international golf tourism and stimulate economic growth through increased transatlantic travel. The Savannah Airport Commission reserves the right to negotiate with respondents and will select the most advantageous proposal based on best value.