Title
Presentation and Possible Approval of Contract for General Services, Agreement No. AGR26-05 with Global Vista Technologies, Inc. dba Destination IQ, in the Amount Not to Exceed $1,483,100, plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, for the Purpose of Tourism Marketing Services for a Term of Three Years
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve Contract for General Services, Agreement No. AGR26-05 with Global Vista Technologies, Inc. dba Destination IQ, in the Amount Not to Exceed $1,483,100, plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, for the Purpose of Tourism Marketing Services.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve this Contract for General Services as requested.
Body
On July 3, 2025, the County advertised a formal competitive solicitation for Tourism Marketing Services through Invitation for Bids No. RFP26-05. Fourteen (14) responses were received on August 5, 2025, and the evaluation committee recommended awarding the contract to Global Vista Technologies, Inc. dba Destination IQ. The County seeks to enter into an agreement for Tourism Marketing Services with Global Vista Technologies, Inc. dba Destination IQ, to replace an expiring contract and align future promotional strategies under a single, comprehensive contract. The selected contractor’s services will be governed by the terms negotiated with the County to ensure compliance with County standards and procurement policies. This agreement will replace the existing marketing services agreement that expires September 28, 2025, and provide new opportunities to expand outreach, enhance branding, and strengthen tourism promotion for Los Alamos County. The term of this proposed agreement is three (3) years. It should be noted the base fees of this contract are $413,100 ($137,700/year), with additional optional services of up to but not to exceed $1,070,000. As described in the agreement, some of the optional services include, but are not limited to organic social m...
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