Arts and Entertainment District Management Services
RFP #1186599 - Arts and Entertainment District Management and Programming Services, Solicitation BPM059210 (BPM BPM059210), issued by Montgomery County.
At a glance
Montgomery County is seeking a contractor to manage and program its Arts and Entertainment Districts, including grant writing, event planning, artist booking, and day-of-event coordination. This opportunity is reserved for vendors in the county's Local Small Business Reserve Program. Proposals are due November 5, 2026.
Key facts
- Issuing agency
- Montgomery County
- Solicitation number
- BPM059210
- Type
- Public Notice
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- Response deadline
- Nov 5, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Pre-bid meeting
- Oct 21, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- Place of performance
- Montgomery County, MD
- Official posting
- Documents, addenda and the procurement contact, free with an account.
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Official description
Public Notice. Issued by Montgomery County Government. Category: Project management. Arts and Entertainment District Management and Programming Services This solicitation is reserved for vendors registered in Montgomery County's Local Small Business Reserve Program (LSBRP). For more information on LSBRP, please visit http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/lsbrp This solicitation will be issued through BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/maryland/montgomerycounty). In the spirit of continuous improvement, Montgomery County utilizes this platform to post solicitations and accept electronic responses from vendors. Registration is required and FREE for all Montgomery County solicitations by selecting the "Limited" option upon registration. IF YOU NEED HELP REGISTERING, please call BidNet Direct's Support Department at (on the official posting). Grant Writing and Funding Opportunities The Contractor will: Identify relevant grant and funding opportunities. Evaluate potential applications with each District. Lead the drafting and submission of grant applications on behalf of the A&E Districts. Provide reporting and compliance support for awarded grants. A&E Event Support The Contractor will provide support for District events, including: Event planning, coordination and logistics to align with A&E goals. Artist booking aligned with the A&E Districts’ cultural image to include artist selection, contracts, and management and working with artist for them to submit financial document and finalized contracts for payment by the County. Day-of-event staffing and coordination for events including, but not limited to, concerts, parades, and advisory convenings. Work with the A&E District to order any necessary supplies and materials for the event. Support the County staff with on-site supervision on the day of an event. Support County staff in interagency coordination needed for the event Agency posting: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/office-procurement/solicitations-contracts/formal-solicitations
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