Master Event Operator Services for Carson X

The City of Carson is seeking qualified event production, venue management, and event operations firms to serve as the Master Event Operator for the up-to-30-day Carson Experience/Carson X celebration during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games period.

City of Carson > Purchasing Division


General
Open
RFQ 26-004Q
Sep 17, 2026 05:30 PM
Aug 19, 2026 03:23 PM
5 years
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Contact
jtogiola@carsonca.gov
+13109521758
Carson, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The City of Carson is seeking Statements of Qualifications from firms to serve as the Master Event Operator for Carson X, an up-to-30-day celebration and global village associated with the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games period and the City's 60th anniversary. The selected operator will provide integrated event planning, design management, procurement and subcontracting, site mobilization and build-out, operational readiness, Games-time operations, and closeout services. The scope includes master planning and design coordination; infrastructure, safety, security, transportation, accessibility, sustainability, technology, volunteer, and community-engagement planning; procurement and oversight of audiovisual systems, staging, temporary power and structures, staffing, security, sanitation, and food-and-beverage vendors; event staffing and daily operations; financial controls and open-book cost management; sponsor-fulfillment tracking; site restoration; and after-action reporting. The qualifications-based solicitation requires demonstrated experience with at least three comparable large-scale public or multi-week events within the past 10 years. Responses are limited to 30 pages, excluding the cost file and required general attachments; cost or fee proposals are not requested during the initial qualifications phase.

Classification Codes
NAICS711310Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities
PSCM1ABOPERATION OF CONFERENCE SPACE AND FACILITIES
Smart Codes
event operations managementvenue managementevent production services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 19, 2026-Bid Posted Date
Aug 31, 2026-Optional Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
Meeting ID: 292 111 014 625 163; Passcode: Pz3p7k5F; dial in at +1 323-647-8603, conference ID 311031962#
Sep 1, 2026-Q&A Deadline
Sep 17, 2026-Response Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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