Tourism Promotion Services

The City of Newport, Oregon is seeking a qualified for-profit or non-profit organization to provide comprehensive tourism promotion services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued for Jackson County. The procurement aims to secure a vendor to manage tourism brand development, integrated marketing, content production, social media marketing, and support for the Discover Newport Committee. Proposals are due by May 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM PDT, with contract commencement scheduled for July 1, 2024. Evaluation criteria will prioritize proposer qualifications, proposal quality, and cost reasonableness, with additional points awarded to vendors located in Lincoln County, Oregon, the State of Oregon, and the Northwest Coastal area. The contract term is three years with a potential two-year extension option, and proposers will be assessed on their ability to deliver strategic tourism marketing services that enhance the destination's visibility and appeal.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, but indicates a preference for local and regional vendors. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the provided documentation. The City has allocated a budget of up to $125,000 for tourism promotion services in the fiscal year 2024/2025, which will serve as the primary funding source for the selected contractor. The successful proposal may be subject to negotiation prior to final contract award, suggesting flexibility in the procurement process. Potential respondents should carefully review the RFP documentation to understand the full scope of requirements and ensure their proposals comprehensively address the City's tourism marketing objectives. While geographic proximity is a consideration in vendor selection, the primary focus remains on demonstrated capability to effectively promote tourism and support the Discover Newport Committee's strategic goals.