Kitsap County Lodging Tax Funding Award Process 2027 - 2026-037
Kitsap CountyCounty · Port Orchard, WA- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
The 30-second brief
Kitsap County invites applications for the 2027 Lodging Tax Funding Award Process to support tourism promotion, special events, festivals, and tourism-related facilities. Funded activities include tourism marketing, operations, and capital expenditures designed to attract visitors from 50+ miles away and generate overnight stays at hotels, motels, RV parks, and short-term rentals. Eligible applicants include visitor and convention bureaus, destination marketing organizations, non-profit 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations, municipalities, and public facilities districts. Applications are due by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM and must be submitted via email to [email protected] as one combined PDF document.
Application Completeness, Funding Eligibility, County Tourism Objectives
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Summary
Kitsap County invites applications for the 2027 Lodging Tax Funding Award Process to support tourism promotion, special events, festivals, and tourism-related facilities.
Funded activities include tourism marketing, operations, and capital expenditures designed to attract visitors from 50+ miles away and generate overnight stays at hotels, motels, RV parks, and short-term rentals. Eligible applicants include visitor and convention bureaus, destination marketing organizations, non-profit 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations, municipalities, and public facilities districts. Applications are due by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM and must be submitted via email to [email protected] as one combined PDF document.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Application Completeness
- Funding Eligibility
- County Tourism Objectives
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Application Funding Cover Sheet
- Project Description
- Scope of Work
- Project Timeline
- Budget
- History of Program/Organization
- Business Qualification
- Tax Information
- Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Kitsap County, WA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Kitsap County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Kitsap County in WA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Application Completeness, Funding Eligibility, County Tourism Objectives" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Kitsap County?
All active and historical solicitations from Kitsap County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Kitsap County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 30, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Application Funding Cover Sheet, Project Description, Scope of Work, Project Timeline, Budget, History of Program/Organization, Business Qualification, Tax Information, Certificate of Insurance. Review the full document from Kitsap County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kitsap County, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.