State of texas representation office promoting international trade & investment to texas

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The State of Texas Office of the Governor (OOG) is seeking written proposals from qualified respondents to provide Foreign Trade and Investment Representation Services for the State of Texas Taiwan Office (STTO). The contract will cover services in the jurisdictions of Travis County and the City of Austin. The selected contractor will be responsible for maintaining and operating a representative office in Taiwan to promote investment that generates jobs in Texas, export of Texas products, and international relations between Texas and Taiwan. Key deliverables include generating a minimum of five qualified prospects per year and executing a minimum of ten events that promote Texas as an investment location. Respondents must demonstrate relevant experience, qualifications, and capacity to fulfill the service requirements. The evaluation criteria include the respondent's experience, qualifications, methodology, cost proposal, strategy, planning, and creative presentation. Responses are due no later than January 15, 2024.

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The solicitation includes a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) that outlines the requirements for respondents to subcontract portions of the work to Texas-certified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs). Respondents must meet certain HUB participation goals set by the state or demonstrate a Good Faith Effort to utilize HUB vendors. The solicitation does not provide specific details on the current incumbent, award values, or available funding sources. The contract term is from the effective date through August 31, 2025, with three optional 12-month renewal periods, but the total contract value is not specified.