Tourism Grant Request for Proposals
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR RFP The Purchasing Agent of the Town of Barnstable, on behalf of the Town Manager, is soliciting responses from qualified professional firm(s), organization(s) or individual(s) to provide services to develop and implement a marketing campaign to promote and enhance tourism for the Town of Barnstable with a focus on the Town of Barnstable's receipt of the prestigious "All-America City" award. This contract is for fiscal year 2008, commencing as soon as possible through 6/30/08 and is funding in the amount of $65,774.00. This solicitation is being conducted in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, and all contracts must be strictly awarded in accordance with the requirements of the Request for Proposal. The Town has no discretion under the law to consider proposals that fail to comply with those requirements, except for minor informalities as permitted by MGL Chapter 30B Section 5(f). If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFP or otherwise provide additional information, an addendum will be issued to all prospective proposers who received copies of the original request. Proposals are due on 9/5/07 at 2:00 p.m. in the Purchasing Agent's Office, 230 South Street, 3rd Floor, Hyannis, MA 02601. Proposals will be opened and read immediately following closing time and will not be public. Contract will be awarded within 30 days. Specifications and required forms are available at the Procurement and Risk Management RFP and Bid website at www.town.barsntable.ma.us. Contact, Johanna Boucher, Purchasing Agent/Contract Compliance Officer, telephone number (508) 862-4741 beginning immediately (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays). All proposals must be received in a sealed envelope properly marked prior to the proposal due date and time. The Town of Barnstable reserves the right to reject any or all proposals when it deems it to be in the best interest of the Town.
