About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Guam Visitors Bureau seeks a qualified vendor to provide Korea country manager services. The selected contractor must oversee regional activities across B2B, PR, digital, and campaign channels, cultivate relationships with destination and marketing partners, manage communications during crises, support cross-team alignment, advance the MICE marketing plan, and direct key travel trade, media, and airline partnerships in Korea. Eligibility is restricted to onshore United States organizations. Offerors must submit questions by November 13, 2026. Sealed proposals are due by December 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ChST, delivered by U.S. mail or hand delivery to the GVB President and CEO in Tumon, Guam, and marked as confidential. Work may be conducted onsite or offsite. An evaluation committee will score submissions based on qualifications, experience, and commitment, after which GVB will request a cost proposal and negotiate compensation with the top-ranked offeror.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- GUAM VISITORS BUREAU
Scope of work
- Oversee delivery of activities across the region and all channels, integrating B2B, PR, digital, and campaigns
- Build strong relationships with Guam's industry, destination, and marketing partners
- Disseminate information to key government, industry, and the general public during crises
- Ensure a cohesive approach across all channels reflecting strategic imperatives and targets
- Continuously develop the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) marketing plan
- Oversee key travel trade, media, airline, and marketing partnerships in Korea
- Provide a detailed plan for project execution for the fiscal year
- Record representation performance in required reporting format on a regular basis
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications and Relevant Experience | 30 pts |
| Project Execution Plan and Methodology | Not specified |
| Total Maximum Points | 100 Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Recognized entity under the laws of Guam and in good standing
- Possess valid business license and all applicable professional licenses and certifications
- Demonstrated experience performing services similar in nature, scope, and complexity
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal cover sheet (Page 2)
- Cover letter
- Copy of business license and applicable licenses
- Affidavit regarding delegation of authority (if applicable)
- Form 1
- Affidavit Disclosing Ownerships and Commissions (Affidavit 1)
- Affidavit re Non-Collusion (Affidavit 2)
- Affidavit re No Gratuities or Kickbacks (Affidavit 3)
- Affidavit re Ethical Standards (Affidavit 4)
- Affidavit re Contingent Fees (Affidavit 6)
Key dates
- Issue Date
- November 6, 2026
- Questions due
- November 13, 2026
- RFP Due Date and Time
- December 1, 2026; 12:00 p.m. ChST
How to submit
- Method
- By U.S. Mail or Deliver Only
- Instructions
- Submit five (5) complete sets of the written proposal (one marked original, four marked copy) to Guam Visitors Bureau, 401 Pale San Vitores Road, Tumon, Guam 96913, marked Confidential RFP Document.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- South Korea / Guam
- Insurance and bonding
- Awardee is solely responsible for health and life insurance, mandatory social security, retirement, liability/risk coverage, and any other insurance requirements for employees and subcontractors.