Description
The North Dakota Department of Commerce is seeking a vendor to produce a comprehensive Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) and economic impact analysis for the 2025 travel year. The effort includes gathering visitor‑spending data, integrating federal and state sources, and delivering both state‑wide and county‑level impact metrics, with interim and final reporting deadlines. The contract is valued at $75,500 for the first year, with an optional second year, and payment is split 50 % upfront and 50 % upon successful completion of the analysis.
• Conduct data acquisition for 2025 visitor volumes (day vs. overnight, domestic vs. international) and spend categories.
• Perform economic impact modeling (direct, indirect, induced) covering output, employment, income, and tax impacts at state and county levels.
• Deliver a top‑line report by end‑February 2026 and a full TSA report by end‑April 2026, plus presentations for state officials and local stakeholders.