Intent to Single Source RoadTrip Nation

Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa are pursuing a single-source procurement for RoadTrip Nation's career exploration video platform, specifically targeting job seekers aged 18-24 through the TPAWRX website. The procurement, identified by reference number 25-X-01531, aims to provide a no-cost career development resource that connects users with professional success stories and individualized career pathway insights. RoadTrip Nation will deliver a comprehensive video content platform featuring documentary-style interviews from their extensive Interview Archive, which contains over 12,000 videos with 1,000 new videos added annually. The deliverables include long-form and short-form video content tagged with themes, interests, and occupational classification codes, designed to build confidence and provide career toolkits for young professionals. The contract opportunity was posted on July 1, 2025, with a response deadline of July 7, 2025, requiring vendors to confirm their ability to provide the requested services and submit documentation proving authorized vendor status.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations, with RoadTrip Nation positioned as the sole source provider due to their unique Film Production Model and comprehensive Interview Archive. The organization has established distribution channels including public television, Naviance, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Workforce Development Boards nationwide, which suggests extensive existing infrastructure. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the solution is being provided at no cost to the city, indicating a value-in-kind arrangement. The vendor must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Worker's Compensation coverage. RoadTrip Nation, an Emmy Award-winning media and workforce development organization based in Costa Mesa, California, is explicitly identified as the exclusive supplier of this career exploration content, with a mission to empower individuals in defining their career paths.