TOURISM PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING SERVICES IN THE ASIA SERVICE REGION

The State of Texas Office of the Governor is soliciting proposals for comprehensive public relations and marketing services aimed at promoting Texas tourism within the Asia service region under Solicitation Number 301-26-03905D. The contract, set to be awarded through a best-value trade-off process, requires respondents to submit detailed proposals addressing methodology, experience, financial responsibility, and monthly service fees, with evaluation weighted toward the quality of the plan of action and pricing structure across three phases: written proposals, oral presentations, and a potential best and final offer. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with submission format requirements, including a hard copy package with one original and three copies bound in three-ring binders, plus a searchable PDF on a CD, DVD, or USB drive, all due by 2:00 p.m. CT on March 3, 2026. Responses must include completed exhibits covering respondent information, conflict of interest disclosures, HUB subcontracting plans, contractor certifications for compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and evidence of financial and operational readiness, including organizational charts and key personnel qualifications. The contract is fixed-price in nature, with monthly service fees structured across an initial term through August 2026 and optional renewals up to February 2030, though specific financial amounts remain undetermined pending award. Performance will be monitored through quarterly and annual reporting on media placements, campaign effectiveness, and crisis response, with acceptance contingent upon meeting the Acceptable Quality Level as determined solely by the Office of the Governor. Contractors must adhere to stringent information security standards, Texas public information laws, and prohibitions against deceptive trade practices, foreign adversary ownership, firearm industry boycotts, and vaccine passport mandates. All personnel performing services must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States, verified through E-Verify, and no felony convictions may be undisclosed. Invoices must be submitted monthly with a Texas Identification Number to the designated state accounts payable office, and any data breach must be reported immediately with the contractor bearing all associated costs. The contract is subject to unilateral amendment by the state for clerical, legal, or policy updates, and all obligations, including confidentiality and compliance, survive termination.