Richland County Opengov #RC-821-P-26

Richland County Sports and Recreation Tourism Strategic Study

Richland County is seeking a consulting firm to assess how sports, recreation, and leisure tourism can contribute to local economic development. - Government buyer: Richland County Government, Richland County Administration; Procurement and Contracting office, Richland County, South Carolina. - Opportunity: Sports and Recreation Tourism Strategic Study (RFP RC-821-P-26). - Requested service: A comprehensive review of County tourism assets, facilities, events, businesses, visitor markets, infrastructure, and competitive position in the Midlands and broader region. No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested. - Key analysis: Identify target markets and opportunities to attract visitors, tournaments, competitions, and events; increase visitor spending and length of stay; support local businesses; and identify complementary business-development opportunities. - Notable requirements: Assess regional competition and industry trends, stakeholder coordination, facility and infrastructure needs, and potential investment opportunities. Evaluate the feasibility of self-sustaining sports tourism venues and focus recommendations on feasible priorities. - Expected outcomes: Provide prioritized, actionable recommendations and an implementation strategy addressing feasibility, economic impact, funding, County goals, and potential needs for investment, partnerships, policy changes, or further planning. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers or consulting firms are named in the provided materials.

Description

Richland County seeks a qualified firm to conduct a strategic study of sports, recreation, and leisure tourism as potential economic development drivers. The study will assess the County’s tourism assets, competitive position, visitor markets, infrastructure, and investment opportunities, and provide data, market intelligence, and actionable recommendations. The work includes identifying opportunities to attract events and visitors, increase visitor spending and length of stay, support local businesses, and evaluate the feasibility of self-sustaining sports tourism venues. Proposals must include a technical proposal without pricing and a separately uploaded pricing proposal.

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