Library Special Events Coordination Services

The City of Los Angeles, through the Los Angeles Public Library, is seeking a Special Events Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and oversee events at the Central Library and 72 branch libraries for a three-year term.

City of Los Angeles > Los Angeles Public Library


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Nov 09, 2026 07:59 AM
Sep 15, 2026 12:00 PM
3 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
kbowles@lapl.org
Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
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Upload one searchable PDF proposal to Google Drive and share it with laplbidsubmissions@lapl.org, dgomez@lapl.org, contracts@lapl.org, kbowles@lapl.org, claudia.aguilar@lapl.org, lily.phaneuf@lapl.org, and ethomsen@lapl.org
Description

The Los Angeles Public Library is seeking a qualified Special Events Coordinator to plan, direct, coordinate, produce, and manage internal Library events and external events held at Library facilities. The scope includes serving as liaison among Library staff, clients, vendors, and contractors; conducting facility tours and walk-throughs; developing event timelines, proposals, menus, budgets, invoices, and event documentation; coordinating staffing, vendors, permits, insurance, setup, strike, signage, and post-event inspections; and maintaining event calendars, client files, service-provider lists, inventory records, reports, and statistics. The coordinator will support events at the Central Library and its 72 branch libraries, including catered events, weddings, galas, meetings, and other full-service events. Private events may involve up to 250 guests, and the coordinator must be on-site throughout private events, including load-in and strike. The work is expected to require approximately 20 to 50 hours per week, depending on the event schedule, with flexibility for days, evenings, and weekends. Proposers must have at least five years of relevant experience, including coordinating large-scale events with more than 200 attendees, and must submit a single searchable PDF proposal containing the required narrative, pricing, and compliance materials.

Classification Codes
NAICS561920Convention and Trade Show Organizers
PSCR408Program Management/Support Services
Smart Codes
special event coordinationevent venue managementevent planning services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 15, 2026-Posted Date
Oct 21, 2026 06:00 PM-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference (required)
Virtual conference via Zoom; advance registration required. RSVP by 2026-10-20 at 13:00 Pacific Standard Time through the RSVP form.
Nov 09, 2026 07:59 AM-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability
  • General Liability
  • Automobile Liability
  • Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions)
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
Documents
Title
E. 2b CRO_Pledge of Compliance_Fillable (1)
Attachment B - Sample Contract for SEC Special Events Coordinator
E. 14e LW-28 Non-profit Exemption Application Living Wage Ordinance
E. 18 2024 Nonresident Withholding Allocation Sheet (Form 587)
E. 20 2024 Nonresident Reduced Withholding Request (Form 589)
Attachment C - Electronic Signature Policy
E. 14d LW-26 Small Business Exemption Application SPANISH
E. 9 Iran_Contracting_Act of 2010 Affidavit
E. 8 Prohibited Contributors - Bidders CEC Form 55
E. 15 Form 146 Insurance Reqs for Special Events Coord RFP 44-046 2026
E. 13a_RFQ Local Business Preference Program
E. 21 2024 Withholding Exemption Certificate (Form 590)
E. 17 DE 542 Form
E. 3 Certification of Compliance with the ADA
E. 4 Child_Support_Ordinance_Form
E. 7 Bidder Certification CEC Form 50
RFP 44_046 Special Events Coordinator (SEC 2026)
E. 14b LW-18 Subcontractor Living Wage Ordinance Information
E. 14f LW-29 Non-Coverage Determination Application Living Wage Ordinance
E. 13b_Local Business Preference Program Certification Information
E. 16 Form W-9
E. 5_City of Los Angeles Contract History
E. 10_EBO - FSHO Sample Affidavit for OnLine Submission
Attachment A - Standard Provisions with Insurance
E. 14d LW-26 Small Business Exemption Application ENGLISH
E. 6_City of Los Angeles Residence Information
E. 14c LW-10 Living Wage Ordinance Exemption Application
E. 11_Disclosure Ordinances Sample Affidavit for Online Submission
E. 1 Non-Collusion_Affidavit_Fillable
E. 19 2024 Nonresident Withholding Waiver Request (Form 588)
E. 14a LW-6 Living Wage Ordinance LWO
E. 2a CRO Personal Services Questionnaire FINAL 01.23.2020
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