The Request for Proposals (RFP) from VISIT SARASOTA COUNTY (VSC) for Destination Strategic Planning focuses on creating a strategic plan for 2025-2030. Key points include:

• VSC is a non-profit corporation, contracting with Sarasota County for tourism marketing.

• The RFP covers the creation of a Destination Strategic Plan 2030.

• Services include strategic planning, research, report writing, and presentations.

• Key goals involve aligning funding, increasing visitor flow, and assessing marketing programs.

• Deliverables include a strategic planning session, effectiveness assessment, and a final plan presentation by April 2024.

• The project budget is $50,000, spanning December 2023 – April 2024.

• Qualified firms must have a minimum of five years of experience in similar work.

Deadline for proposal submission is November 27, 2023, at 4 PM.