CITY OF CHICO

Notice of Request for Proposals for

2012-13 Economic Development/Tourism Services and Events

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The City of Chico is conducting a Request For Proposal (RFP) process for its contracting of Economic Development/Tourism Services and Events that are intended to strengthen the economic base of Chico. The RFP categories will include:

1) Direct Services to Businesses to Strengthen Chico's Businesses and Economy through Retention/Expansion/Start Up/Attraction of Business Investment (RFP #1)

2) Programs/Services to Support and Expand Tourism within Chico (RFP #2)

3) Tourism-related Events that Strengthen Chico's Economic Base (RFP #3)

2012-13 Funding Timeline

Management Criteria to Evaluate Proposals

Economic Strategy

Economic Development Element of the General Plan

City of Chico Diversity Action Plan

RFPs must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2012 in the City Manager's office, Chico Municipal Center, Third Floor, 411 Main Street, Chico, CA 95928

For further information contact Nancy Kelly at nkelly@ci.chico.ca.us or 530-894-4357.