Public Relations Services-Domestic U.S. and Canada

The contract pertains to public relations services for the Visit St. Pete-Clearwater destination marketing organization, representing 24 municipalities in Pinellas County, Florida. This organization focuses on promoting the region's acclaimed white-sand beaches, rich arts and culture, culinary offerings, and recreational opportunities to drive tourism, which significantly contributes to the local economy through bed tax revenue and job creation. The solicitation, identified as 26-0424-RFP, targets domestic public relations efforts within the U.S. and Canada, with a response deadline set for April 23, 2026. The contracting agency is the Florida Convention & Visitors Bureau, headquartered in Clearwater, FL, with primary points of contact including a Contract Manager and a Procurement Analyst Lead. Key compliance documents associated with this contract include affidavits and attestations addressing various statutory requirements: a Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit ensuring the contractor is not controlled by any disqualifying foreign entity; a Human Trafficking Affidavit confirming the contractor does not engage in forced labor activities; and a Common Carrier Attestation preventing unauthorized transport of individuals into Florida. Additionally, procurement documentation notes a potential sole-source procurement pathway subject to demonstration of competition, as well as a justification form used for non-competitive purchasing decisions, underscoring the procedural rigor applied in contract award. Together, these elements emphasize regulatory compliance, ethical labor practices, and transparent procurement within the scope of delivering strategic public relations services to bolster tourism in the region.