Friday, July 8, 2016


 “SHOWCASE HOME BUILDER”
2017 TBBA Spring Parade of Homes™

Tentative Parade Dates: March 11 – 26, 2017
Proposal Due: August 11, 2016


To:  Interested Parties
Date:  7/11/2016

Re: RFP for TBBA 2017 Spring Parade of Homes™ Showcase Home Builder 
The 2017 Spring Parade of Homes™ sponsored by the Tampa Bay Builders Association (TBBA) will feature a home constructed by a “Showcase Home Builder”.  The “Showcase Home Builder” can present an inventory, production model, inventory custom home or attached housing. Or, the Showcase Home Builder can present an entirely new model that has been designed and constructed especially for the 2017 Parade of Homes™. We aim to attract all types of builders, including single and multi-family builders. 

As a member driven organization who supports members doing business with members, all proposals must be made by a member’s company in order to be considered. If you are not currently a member of the TBBA, please contact our office for more information on how to join.

Recognition
The successful bidder to be designated as the “Showcase Home Builder” will realize a tremendous marketing opportunity as the flagship home of the 2017 Parade of Homes™.  The model presented by the “Showcase Home Builder” will be featured as the representing model of the Parade of Homes ™ and will receive additional free promotion through our suite of advertising partners including print and online media.
The Parade of Homes™ reaches the TBBA district of Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco County areas. Online marketing support could reach thousands of additional consumers daily. 

Opportunities for Showcase Home Builder
  • Grey Street Studios will provide a full model home shoot, inside and out along with sunset and twilight photography and a video tour.  This year for the first time a Matterport tour, a brand-new technology, will be included.  (Sample: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=qZBUdWHXoA5)
  • Full color photo of the model by the “Showcase Home Builder” on the cover of the Guidebook
  • Full page, full color article in the Guidebook
  • Showcase home receives first listing in the guidebook, upgraded
  • Identification in newspaper advertisements for the Spring Parade of Homes™
  • Recognition in press releases throughout the Parade of Homes™ event
  • Spring Parade of Homes™ launch party and Realtor preview event provided by Showcase Home Builder at home site and coordinated with TBBA.
  • Featured on “Showcase Wall” at the TBBA Home Office for one year.
  • Receive a Preferred Listing on the TBBA Member Directory, giving the contact and company large ad space at the top of the list
  • The Showcase Home will be featured on the cover of the annual TBBA Membership Directory
Requirements & Selection
The Showcase Home Builder will be chosen based on the entire package value provided to TBBA including a minimum acceptable bid of $80,000. The home must be located in Pasco, Pinellas, or Hillsborough Counties, must be fully furnished, and be open to the public during the regular hours of the 2017 Parade of Homes™. The model by the “Showcase Home Builder” must be completed no more than 24 months prior to the start of the Parade of Homes and (never occupied). It will also need to some features of interest to the public, e.g., energy efficiency, extensive hurricane protection, unique design features, or other interesting characteristics that would distinguish it from a typical model.

The minimum acceptable bid to TBBA is $80,000.  The Showcase Home Builder will be chosen based on the entire package value provided to TBBA. The Showcase Home Builder will be fiscally responsible for hosting the VIP party the Thursday prior to judging day.

Please send your written proposal to the Association by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 11, 2016. A selection committee will review the proposals and may request a presentation following submittal.

For additional questions please contact Amy Amico amy@tbba.net or (813)571-8222.  

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Friday, July 1, 2016




Request for Proposal  
"Marketing Partner" for 2016 Awards of Excellence 
Please submit proposals to Amy Amico at [Amy@tbba.net] by July 21, 2016
Questions regarding RFP may be submitted in writing prior to July 15, 2016.

To ensure a successful 2016 Awards of Excellence the Tampa Bay Builders Association (TBBA) is seeking proposals for the partnership of a company who can provide marketing and advertising. As a member driven organization who supports members doing business with members, all proposals must be made by member companies in order to be considered. If you are not currently a member of the TBBA, please contact our office for more information on how to join.

Awards of Excellence
The Awards of Excellence, hosted by the TBBA Sales and Marketing Council (SMC), is an annual event to award and recognize the top industry sales and marketing professionals in the home building industry. The 2015 event attracted over 340 professionals from all the top home builders in the Tampa Bay area.

Opportunities for Marketing Partner
Based upon the value of services in the submitted proposal a sponsorship package will be tailored for the Marketing Partner. Opportunities include Logo inclusion on marketing materials, TBBA website, social media platforms, and at event.

Submission and Proposal
The Marketing Partnership is an unpaid partnership. The selected partner would need to submit a proposal exhibiting examples of similar work and provide the value of these services. The proposal should include the commitment to produce all of the deliverables listed below along with attendance at monthly committee meetings.
Costs for printing, web promotion or other related materials are separate from this proposal however should be estimated in proposal. In other words, such costs should not be included in the value of this proposal. The committee may ask the marketing partner for recommendations on vendors should the partner have a lucrative relationship with such a vendor.
The marketing strategy will primarily focus on encouraging home builders to submit entries for judging while also boosting awards ceremony attendance. The Marketing Partnership success depends largely on the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively.

Proposals should demonstrate:
- Ability to work with the committee efficiently
- Project management
- Ability to share resources via Dropbox
- Attend select committee meetings
- Communicate AOE’s opportunity for Builders while promoting the fun and excitement of the awards ceremony
- Value of in-kind services
- Estimate of printing, web promotion, and other anticipated expense to be paid by TBBA

Deliverables at a minimum will include:
- Design and development of html emails: Including Call for entries, Save the Date, Invitation, and reminders
- Design of printed collateral: Including Invitations, promotional flyers, sponsorship one-pager, event program and winners list
- Production of images: Social Media promotion and eNewsletter promotion


Please send your written proposal to the Association by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 21. A selection committee will review the proposals and you may be asked to present a formal presentation.  For additional questions please contact Amy Amico amy@tbba.net or (813)571-8222.