Outdoor Music Series Event Production

The City of Kalamazoo’s Downtown Economic Growth Authority is seeking a contractor to plan and deliver 18 outdoor music events in 2027, including performer booking, event operations, marketing, and reporting.

City of Kalamazoo > Department of Management Services > Purchasing Division


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96205-002.0
Nov 18, 2026 08:30 PM
$56,500.00
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
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2027 Beats on Bates

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behymerm@kalamazoocity.org
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City of Kalamazoo Purchasing Division, 241 West South Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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Description

The Downtown Economic Growth Authority seeks a contractor to plan, coordinate, and deliver the 2027 Beats on Bates series: 18 Wednesday evening outdoor music events, with Thursday rain dates. The scope includes season planning and administration; performer curation, booking, and management; event production and on-site coordination; stakeholder communications; financial management; and post-event and final reporting. The contractor is also responsible for planning, producing, publishing, and managing the series marketing and promotion. Proposals must describe the respondent’s experience, team, approach, work plan, and detailed costs. The stated total contract price may not exceed $56,500, and the talent allowance is up to $27,000. The initial contract runs from written Notice to Proceed through completion of closeout, with up to two additional one-year renewals. The RFP gives a local-firm evaluation preference for qualifying professional firms in Kalamazoo County. Required insurance applies after award, including general liability, automobile liability, workers’ compensation/employers’ liability, and professional errors and omissions coverage.

Classification Codes
NAICS711320Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities
PSCR499Other Professional Services
Smart Codes
outdoor music event productionlive performer bookingevent marketing services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 10, 2026-Deadline for Written Questions
Nov 18, 2026 08:30 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 23, 2026-Proposal Review and Scoring
Nov 30, 2026-Interviews, If Needed
Dec 7, 2026-Anticipated Selection
Dec 21, 2026-Anticipated DEGA Approval
Jan 1, 2027-Notice to Proceed
Jun 2, 2027-First Event
Sep 29, 2027-Final Event
Requirements
Required
  • Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional (Errors and Omissions) Liability
Scored
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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Local Preference:Local Preference
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