Tourism Sustainability Master Plan

Flagler County, Florida is seeking proposals for a Tourism Sustainability Master Plan through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, with responses due by September 3, 2025 at 2:00 pm. The county aims to develop a comprehensive 10-year strategic plan for tourism development that will enhance the county's tourism sector and unlock its economic potential. Required deliverables include an executive summary, a full master plan with visualizations, an implementation matrix, a community engagement report, a three-year strategic plan, and a stakeholder presentation. The project will involve extensive research, data collection, and stakeholder engagement to develop recommendations for tourism product development, infrastructure improvements, and sustainable growth. Evaluation criteria will be weighted across multiple categories: total cost (10%), firm and employee qualifications (25%), experience (35%), project approach (20%), and financial stability (10%), with scoring conducted on a 0-5 point scale. Qualified consultants must demonstrate expertise in tourism planning, destination sustainability, and community engagement, with the ultimate goal of creating a strategic framework for guiding the county's tourism development over the next 10-15 years.

The county encourages participation from minority and local businesses and requires proposers to comply with specific legal and regulatory requirements, including E-Verify registration, Sam.gov and Sunbiz.org registration, and attestations regarding scrutinized companies and human trafficking. Proposers must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability, with specific minimum coverage amounts and carrier financial rating requirements. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project and the detailed insurance and qualification requirements suggest a significant investment in the tourism planning initiative. Contractors will be responsible for maintaining insurance coverage at their own expense throughout the service performance period, and the county reserves the right to unilaterally modify order quantities and receiving points. The county is tax-exempt and will follow standard payment terms of 45 days after receiving an accurate and undisputed invoice.