Jackson Fairgrounds Flea Market Management

The City of Jackson, Tennessee, is seeking a qualified operator to manage at least 10 annual flea market events at the Jackson Fairgrounds, including vendor recruitment, booth coordination, customer service, promotions, and venue-rule enforcement.

City of Jackson > Purchasing Department


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RFP-2026-0001
Oct 27, 2026 03:30 PM
Sep 16, 2026 04:00 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
jhill@jacksontn.gov
+17314258369
Jackson City Hall, Jackson, TN, USA
Submission Instructions
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City Hall, 115 E. Main, Suite 202, Jackson, TN 38301, Attn: Purchasing
Description

The City of Jackson, Tennessee, is requesting proposals from qualified management operators to run the Fairgrounds Flea Market for a minimum of 10 events per calendar year, held on the first weekend of each month. The operator will be responsible for recruiting and coordinating vendors, managing booth layouts and vendor check-in, providing customer service, promoting events, maintaining consistent operating hours, and enforcing venue rules and city policies. The City will provide fairgrounds maintenance staff, event security at vendor expense, dumpsters, concession operations, and reasonable electrical support. Vendors must manage their own trash, and alcohol sales or consumption are prohibited unless approved by the City Beer Board; live-animal sales are prohibited. Proposals will be evaluated on experience, operational and logistics planning, responsiveness, and marketing and vendor-recruitment strategy. The initial contract term is one year, with up to four additional one-year renewals.

Classification Codes
NAICS561920Convention and Trade Show Organizers
PSCM1PBOPERATION OF EXHIBIT DESIGN (NON-BUILDING)
Smart Codes
flea market managementevent marketingvendor recruitment
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 16, 2026-Posted Date
Oct 27, 2026 03:30 PM-Proposal Due Date and Opening
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Auto Liability — $500,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
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