What the buyer needs

AI summary

The buyer requires a vendor to provide Latin America sales agency services to promote the agency as a premier Florida travel destination. The selected agency must deliver market strategies, annual sales plans, travel trade sales representation, trade database management, agent training, cooperative marketing, trade promotions, and representation at trade shows and events in Brazil, Argentina, and approved additional Latin American markets. Work will be performed offsite. Only onshore United States organizations are eligible to bid on this opportunity. Bidders may submit responses digitally via email or online, and the buyer is looking for proposals to establish the budget. The contract term will last for three years.

Scope of work

Market Strategy and Annual Sales Plan for Brazil, Argentina, and approved additional Latin American markets
Travel Trade Sales Representation and regular partner contact
Trade Database Management
Agent Training and Destination Education
Cooperative Marketing and Trade Promotions
Trade Shows, Sales Missions, and In-Market Events
Quarterly market intelligence and competitive insights
Monthly written reports documenting activities and results

How proposals are evaluated

Criterion	Weight / scoring
Qualifications and experience of Account Manager and key staff	10 points
Qualifications and experience related to travel trade engagement	10 points
Organization chart and ability to tap into resources	10 points
Qualifications and relevant experience of proposed sub-consultants	10 points
Financial Ability to Provide Services	15 points
Authority to transact business and proof of registration with State of Florida	0 points Pass or Fail
Submission of all required response forms	0 points Pass or Fail

Minimum qualifications

Authority to transact business in the State of Florida
Proof of registration with the State of Florida
Dedicated account manager and appropriate supporting staff

Documents to include with your response

Response Form
Ethics Clause / Lobbying and Conflict of Interest Clause Sworn Statement
Non-Collusion Affidavit
Drug-Free Workplace Certification
Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies List
Affidavit Attesting to Noncoercive Conduct for Labor or Services
Proof of Insurance Requirements
Proposer's Monthly Fee & Hourly Rate Card
Most recent three years of financial statements
Proof of registration with the State of Florida

How to submit

Method: Electronic via the Bonfire platform
Instructions: Submit digitally via https://monroecounty-fl.bonfirehub.com no later than 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday November 3, 2026. Submissions must be in PDF format. Emailed, mailed, or physically delivered bids will not be accepted.