All RFPs listed below have been closed.

OBJECTIVE:

VisitHATTIESBURG intends to contract with qualified agencies to support its continued recovery efforts, stemming from the negative economic impacts of COVID-19. These contracts will be funded through federal ARPA dollars for Mississippi Tourism Recovery, II. As such, preference will be given to companies with offices in Mississippi or who employ Mississippi residents.

These RFP/RFQ in no way commit VisitHATTIESBURG to award a contract, to pay any costs in preparation of a proposal, or to contract for the goods and/or services offered. Although it is VisitHATTIESBURG’s intent to contract with the person/company that best meets the qualifications to complete the scope of work, VisitHATTIESBURG may terminate the negotiations if they are unsuccessful in reaching an agreement on all matters including the scope of work and cost.

TIMELINE:

This timeline may be altered at any time at the discretion of VisitHATTIESBURG and will be funded through federal ARPA dollars for Mississippi Tourism Recovery, II.

RFP/RFQS:

Interested agencies may download individual RFP/RFQs below. Agencies are welcome to respond to multiple requests; however, a separate Intent to Bid Form should be returned for each RFP/RFQ on or before 5:00 p.m. CST on MARCH 1, 2023.

Proposals are due on or before 5:00 p.m. CST on MARCH 7, 2023.

SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:

Each RFP/RFQ requests specific documentation to be returned with the proposal. These documents may be downloaded below.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:

The below documents are examples for agency reference only.

QUESTIONS:

Note that all answers regarding questions and requests for clarification for these RFP/Qs will be responded to publicly consistent with the published schedule to ensure that all respondents have the same information. Email Paige Robertson, Director of Communications, with any questions by Feb. 24, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. CST. All questions will be answered publicly on Feb. 27, 2023. No calls, please.

PUBLIC NOTICES:

Mississippi Press Association - Feb. 8

Mississippi Tourism Association

Southeastern Tourism Society