Living History Exhibition Event Production

The City of Tavares is seeking an event producer to plan, promote, and manage a multi-day living history exhibition in October 2027, with up to $50,000 in City funding and in-kind support.

City of Tavares


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RFP 2027-0001
Nov 27, 2026 05:00 PM
Oct 25, 2026 04:00 PM
$50,000.00
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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purchasing@tavaresfl.gov
Submission Instructions
Description

The City of Tavares seeks a qualified individual, firm, or organization to plan, promote, and manage the 10-year reunion of Rifles, Rails & History, a multi-day living history exhibition scheduled for October 2027. The event producer will coordinate all aspects of the exhibition with City staff, including historical programming, vendor coordination, marketing and public relations, budgeting, sponsorship development, and event planning and management. The proposer must provide project plans, site plans, programming rosters, marketing plans, budgets, sponsorship plans, reports, and final event summaries. The City will provide up to $50,000 in funding, subject to budgetary appropriation, and in-kind support that may include an outdoor waterfront venue, restrooms, barricades, electrical service, potable water, and police and fire services. Proposals must include relevant certifications and licenses, at least three references for previously held events, and historical references for educational material. The proposal must be submitted as a PDF through the online procurement portal. The solicitation also requires acceptance of the City's general terms and conditions.

Classification Codes
NAICS711310Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities
PSCR708Public Relations Services(includes writing services, event planning and management, media relations, radio and television analysis, and press services)
Smart Codes
living history event productionevent planning and managementevent promotion
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 25, 2026 04:00 PM-Publication Date
Nov 19, 2026 05:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Nov 27, 2026 05:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 30, 2026 03:00 PM-Bid Opening
Requirements
Required
  • Comprehensive General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Comprehensive Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
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