Marketing Representation-Mid Atlantic Region

The contract involves a solicitation by the Pinellas County Convention and Visitors Bureau, operating as Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, to select a qualified firm capable of providing professional marketing representation in the Mid-Atlantic Region, which encompasses the Greater Washington D.C. area, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and North Carolina. The primary goal is to enhance meetings and conference tourism to Pinellas County through targeted in-market promotional efforts. The project has a budget range between $500,000 and $2,000,000, reflecting the scope and importance of the marketing campaign. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for August 7, 2025. The selected firm will be responsible for implementing strategies to increase visibility and attract event planners and conference organizers from the specified region. The contracting process requires compliance with specific legal and ethical standards, including affidavits certifying that the contractor is not owned or controlled by a foreign government of concern, as well as declarations affirming that the contractor does not engage in human trafficking or coercive labor practices. These affidavits, which must be notarized, are part of the due diligence to ensure adherence to Florida statutes and county policies. The contract will be managed under the NAICS code 541613, which pertains to marketing consulting services, and is classified as a local government procurement under the State and Local Government Enterprise Development (SLED) category. The primary point of contact for the solicitation is Markus Robinson, reachable via email and phone, and further details about the project can be accessed through the provided procurement portal link.