The City of Sacramento Department of Convention and Cultural Services is seeking an experienced Event Producer to plan, coordinate, and execute the entertainment and production elements for a one-evening Celebration, a festival-style concert celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium on February 20, 2027. The Celebration will be a tribute to the Memorial Auditorium and its rich history as an anchor of Sacramento’s community, a demonstration of the rich local talent that Sacramento has to offer, and an expression of the City’s vast cultural heritage. See Attachment 4 for further details.
Details
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Sacramento (“CITY”) will receive sealed bids electronically from contractors licensed to do business in the State of California and qualified to provide the necessary services no later than the bid due date and time stated above. Electronic bids shall be submitted through the CITY’s electronic bid management system, PlanetBids (PB™). It is the responsibility of the Bidder to submit their bid with sufficient time to be received by PlanetBids (PB™) prior to the bid due date and time. The receiving deadline is absolute. Allow time for technical difficulties, uploading, and unexpected delays.
Respondents must be registered with the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids PB™) to access all solicitation documents related to this Request for Proposals (RFP). Once registered within the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids PB™), you will be automatically notified of Q & A alerts, updates and addenda.
Notes
The firm selected will be required to acquire a City of Sacramento Business Operations Tax Certificate prior to contract award.
Additional Details
Department: CCS Convention Center & Performing Arts
Pre-Bid Meeting: November 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM (mandatory)
Q&A Deadline: November 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Required Submittals: Response File, Bid Document Attachments 1-3, Attachment 6: Statement of Compliance
The selected Event Producer will plan, coordinate, and execute the entertainment and production elements for a one-evening Celebration, a festival-style concert celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium on February 20, 2027, as a tribute to the Auditorium's history, a demonstration of local talent, and an expression of the City's cultural heritage.
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