Downtown Event Planning Services

The City of Albany, Georgia is seeking event planning services for downtown events on an as-needed basis.

Downtown Event Planning Services


General
Open
27-002
Jul 20, 2026 12:00 PM
Jun 29, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Local
Original Solicitation Links
Contact
Destin Adams
dadams@albanyga.gov
+12293021461
Albany, GA, USA
Submission Instructions
Mail
Description

The City of Albany, Georgia, through its Finance Department's Procurement Division, is soliciting proposals for downtown event planning services. This is an as-needed contract to assist with planning, coordinating, and executing various downtown events. The selected event planner will work directly with the Downtown Manager and coordinate with city departments, vendors, volunteers, and event participants. Key events anticipated include the "Celebration of Lights" (an annual holiday event), "Food Truck Frenzy," and "Shop and Stroll." Services may include developing event concepts, coordinating vendors and entertainment, managing event layouts and logistics, coordinating with city departments on public safety and road closures, managing event flow, providing contractor staffing for setup and execution, and submitting post-event summary reports. Pricing should be provided for each signature event, including all planning, coordination, event-day staffing, and support services. The contract will be for one year with two one-year renewal options.

Classification Codes
NAICS561920Convention and Trade Show Organizers
PSCR708Public Relations Services(includes writing services, event planning and management, media relations, radio and television analysis, and press services)
Smart Codes
event planning servicesdowntown event coordinationvendor management
Specifications
Service Only
Requirements
Required
  • Automobile — $1,000,000.00
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Errors and Omissions — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employers Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 7 years
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