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Request for Proposals
Project: Austin based health-care company looking for someone to produce around 20 short educational videos using stills and animation.
Will need bilingual voice talent.
Contact:
Jack Jones | Marketing Manager
Carousel Pediatrics | Grow Healthy
512.892.7200 | cell 512.750.2998 | fax 512.328.6804
jjones@austinkidz.com | carouselhealth.com
Posted 8/28/09
Issuing Entity: Burnet County - Tourism and Hotel Industry of Burnet County
Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Description:
Background
The Burnet County Tourism Program is managed by a Burnet County Tourism Director. Burnet County passed a Hotel Occupancy Tax of
5% in 2003 and began requiring collection of the tax, (with a 1% rebate to the collector), from lodging venues in Burnet County's
jurisdiction in 2004. Burnet County's jurisdiction includes lodging venues in unincorporated areas of the county and all
municipalities except the Cities of Burnet and Marble Falls which collect a separate tax.
A Request For Proposal (RFP) for consulting services is being issued to assist the County in evaluating advertising and marketing
proposals to enhance tourism marketing needs. The focus is to maximize opportunities that will increase overnight stays in Burnet
County lodging venues.
Project Location and Overview
Burnet County is located in central Texas along Highway 281, approximately 50 miles northwest of Austin and 75 miles north of San
Antonio. The population for the County is approximately 49,000. Lodging venues in Burnet County's jurisdiction are located throughout
the county, but primarily on one of five local lakes. A copy (PDF) of Burnet's County's 2009 Comprehensive plan and 2007 Tourism
Assessment Report are available at www.visitburnetcounty.org under "contact
us."
Scope of Services
It is expected that an awarded vendor would become a strategic partner in future planning. The scope of the project could potentially
grow as additional brand opportunities arise. Burnet County expects the firm or individuals to have experience in the hospitality,
travel and tourism related industries. A demonstrable ability to translate product experience through internet marketing is also required.
Submission Requirements
Respondents should utilize the following outline for submitting a Request For Proposal:
I. Title Page
II. Form of Organization and Company Profile - Identify whether the firm is a partnership, corporation, or sole proprietorship, and the name
of the principals, officers, and directors. Also provide an overview of the company and describe professional services offered.
III. Key Personnel - Provide a short biography for each member of the proposed account team that will be assigned to this account.
IV. Statement of Qualifications - Provide a narrative of the individual/firm's relevant experience and expertise to provide services in the
area of tourism advertising and marketing.
V. Project List - List clients/projects the firm or key members of the firm have taken the leadership role with and are relevant. Please
include references.
VI. Fee Structure - Please explain your current fee structure.
VII. References - List contact name, client, address, telephone number, e-mail, and brief project description of work performed for clients who
are familiar with your work.
VIII. Additional Information - Provide any additional information related to your firm's qualifications and services provided that the County
should consider in the selection process.
Evaluation & Selection Process
Representatives of Burnet County will review the responses received and make recommendations to Burnet County Commissioners' Court. Commissioners'
Court will make the decision as to which firm, if any, it deems to be the most qualified for the awarding of the RFP. Submitted qualifications
will be reviewed and selected based on, but not limited to, the following:
I. Experience and Expertise
II. Relevant/Similar Project Experience
III. Strength of Team
IV. References
V. Cost
VI. Commissioners' Court Presentation(s)
Due Date and Instructions for Responses
Sealed proposals will be received in the office of the Purchasing Agent until 1:00 PM, September 4, 2009. Bids received after the time and date
specified, whether delivered or mailed, will not be considered and will be returned unopened. No exceptions will be granted. Please note that not
all overnight deliveries to the Burnet, Texas area are delivered by 1:00 PM - even when guaranteed by the carrier.
In order to assure your RFP is fairly considered, it must be submitted in a properly sealed envelope, clearly marked on the outside lower left
hand corner surface with the numbers "10-664-01" (this includes overnight envelopes). This prevents bids from being prematurely opened.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL TO (if by U.S. mail):
BURNET COUNTY AUDITOR/PURCHASING AGENT
BURNET COUNTY COURTHOUSE
220 S. PIERCE ST.
BURNET, TX 78611
If by overnight carrier (FEDEX/UPS/Etc.):
BURNET COUNTY AUDITOR/PURCHASING AGENT
BURNET COUNTY ANNEX
133 E. JACKSON ST.
BURNET, TX 78611
A proposal that is in the possession of the Purchasing Agent may be withdrawn by the firm in person (with the proper identification) or by
written request up to the time of the opening. Proposals may not be withdrawn after the opening time. Proposals may be altered by telegram,
letter or fax transmission bearing the signature or name of the authorized personnel, provided it is received prior to the time and date of
opening.
Burnet County is a political subdivision of the State of Texas and is exempt from usual sales taxes.
The Commissioners' Court of Burnet County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to accept them in whole or part, to waive any
informality in the proposals received, to accept proposals separately or combine proposals as it shall deem to be in the best interest of Burnet
County.
Proposals are solicited for furnishing qualifications and imply no obligation on the part of Burnet County. The County reserves the right to
negotiate a contract, in the best interest of Burnet County, in private with all responding parties.
Contact
Burnet County Contact
Questions regarding the Request for Proposal should be directed to:
Teri Freitag
Burnet County Tourism Director
220 S. Pierce St.
Burnet, Texas 78611
(512) 715-5278
tourism@burnetcountytexas.org
Posted 8/28/09
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