MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST REGIONAL CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU D/B/A COASTAL MISSISSIPPI ADVERTISEMENT - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Sealed Proposals will be received by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau d/b/a Coastal Mississippi, herein "Coastal Mississippi" at Attn: Kendra Simpson, Director of Marketing, 2350 Beach Blvd. Ste A, Biloxi, MS 39531 until 2:00 PM, June 4, 2026, for Marketing and Advertising Support, as described below: Coastal Mississippi seeks a qualified Media Buying, Marketing, and Advertising firm to develop and execute strategic advertising campaigns, including media planning and placement, creative development, and campaign implementation. Services will focus on increasing inbound air traffic from targeted fly-in markets by promoting Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, its airline partners, and existing and new air service offerings. Efforts are intended to drive visitation to Coastal Mississippi and support the attraction of additional air service and low-cost carriers. The selected firm will manage campaigns utilizing RESTORE Act funding. This contract shall be for a period of up to three (3) years pending receipt of applicable grant funds. To receive the RFP Information Packets, please call (228) 388-7446, or they will be located at 2605 13th St, Gulfport, MS 39501, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Firms/individuals should submit proposals in accordance with the Information Packet. Firms/Individuals must submit the name of the primary contact person and the person within the firm (if applicable) who shall be the Owner's contact and party primarily responsible for rendering services, if selected. Any contract awarded under this solicitation may be paid for in whole or in part with grant funding from the Department of the Treasury and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality under the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 (RESTORE Act). If you have any questions concerning the Request for Proposals, please call Duncan Ing, Executive Administrator at (228) 388-7446, or email at duncan@coastalmississippi.com. IPL0339251 May 10,17 2026