Promote Maine as an international travel destination through a collaboration with the other states of the New England region through the non-profit organization Discover New England.

Project ID: 0620260431 State|LocalOpportunities

Overview

Agency	Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) [ME]
Deadline	06/17/26
Posted	06/11/26
Estimated Value	$300,000 - $450,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	Not Provided
NAICS	Not Provided
PSC	Not Provided
Location	Maine

Description

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Background

The State of Maine, through the Department of Administrative and Financial Services and the Maine Office of Tourism, is issuing a contract to promote Maine as an international travel destination. This initiative is in collaboration with other New England states via the non-profit organization Discover New England. The goal is to enhance Maine's visibility in the international travel market, particularly as travel restrictions are lifted post-pandemic.

Work Details

The contract involves a financial commitment of $375,000 to Discover New England for promoting Maine alongside other New England states. Discover New England coordinates marketing efforts for the region, leveraging collective resources to create a stronger presence in international markets. The organization will specifically target travel media and tour operators in overseas markets to attract visitors to Maine.

Period of Performance

The contract will commence on July 1, 2026, and conclude on June 30, 2027.

Place of Performance

The services will be performed primarily in Concord, NH, where Discover New England is based, but will target international markets for promoting Maine.

Bidder Requirements

The selection of Discover New England was justified based on its unique role and expertise in promoting the region. There are no specific set-aside certifications or local requirements mentioned for this contract.

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