UK/Ireland Representation Office

The Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Division of Tourism, is issuing Request for Proposals (RFP) 10TCA-S3688 for international representation services in the United Kingdom and Ireland markets on behalf of Churchill County and the State of Nevada. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to serve as Travel Nevada's in-market representative, with 90 percent focus on the United Kingdom and 10 percent on Ireland, responsible for delivering market intelligence and insights, travel trade sales and marketing, public relations and earned media, and account management services. Key deliverables include the development of market strategy and planning, trade strategy development, public relations and media relations planning, social media localization support, market intelligence reporting, quarterly reporting, agency labor for strategy development and planning, participation in trade shows (including IPW and GovCon), and familiarization trips. The contract term is anticipated to commence July 15, 2026, and expire June 30, 2028, with an optional two-year extension. Evaluation of proposals will be based on technical factors totaling 80 points (program approach, staffing plan, annual work plan and budget allocation, relevant client experience, innovative ideas for long-haul markets, and a required two-minute staff introduction video), presentation factors totaling 80 points (fulfillment of key staff requirements, demonstration of relevant client work, innovative ideas, presentation quality, and knowledge of Nevada), and cost factor scoring of 15 points. Vendor presentations are scheduled for April 29-30, 2026, with a Notice of Award anticipated on or about June 5, 2026, subject to Board of Examiners approval on July 14, 2026. The proposal submission deadline is April 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time via nevadaepro.com, and all submission materials must include completed vendor information response forms, client reference questionnaires, cost schedules, certification regarding lobbying, and all required insurance documentation.

The State of Nevada applies a five percent preference to Nevada-based businesses and may apply inverse preferences to out-of-state vendors. Mandatory minimum requirements include Nevada law compliance, no boycott of Israel agreement, nevadaepro.com registration, Nevada business license, active sam.gov registration, data encryption and stateside data maintenance, and contractor responsibility provisions; vendors must also comply with extensive federal compliance requirements including debarment certifications, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, and Civil Rights Act provisions. The total annual budget for this engagement is $400,000 USD, with a cost structure mandating a 30 percent annual retainer (maximum $120,000) to cover all agency labor, hours, planning, and agency travel, while program costs must comprise a minimum of 70 percent ($280,000 minimum annually) billed at net with no markup permitted. The contract structure requires the contractor to maintain Commercial General Liability coverage with General Aggregate limits of $2,000,000 and Each Occurrence limits of $1,000,000, as well as Workers' Compensation coverage meeting statutory requirements with Employers' Liability limits of $100,000 per accident. No incumbent vendor information has been identified in this solicitation. All executed contracts will require approval by the Nevada State Board of Examiners, and either party may terminate with thirty days' written notice without cause.