After Five Event Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
VerifiedCONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Program Launch: September 14th, 2026
Information Session: September 22nd, 2026
Application Submission Deadline: October 15th, 2026
Funding Notifications: Late October 2026
Program Delivery Period: November 1st, 2026 to February 18th, 2027
Final Reporting: March 18th, 2027
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Corporation Of The City Of Victoria
DESCRIPTION
The agency is seeking expressions of interest from vendors to provide free and/or low-cost public evening events throughout its downtown core and neighborhoods. Proposed activations may include events, programs, celebrations, and other initiatives designed to animate public areas during evening hours.
Eligible activities may include arts and culture programming, music, markets, community events, workshops, performances, food-related activities, and other initiatives that increase vibrancy, encourage visitation, and support the evening economy. Projects should demonstrate alignment with outcomes such as increased evening activity, greater participation in community-based events, stronger support for local businesses and cultural organizations, extended use of downtown and village centers after regular business hours, and improved perceptions of safety and community connection.
Projects should be welcoming, inclusive, accessible, and capable of creating positive economic and social impacts. They should encourage participation by residents, visitors, and workers, enhance perceptions of safety through increased public presence, and provide free or low-cost opportunities for public participation. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due October 15, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 8, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $75,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Corporation Of The City Of Victoria. The work is located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Event production and programming company with experience delivering public evening events
- Strong background in arts, culture, music, community programming, or food-related activations
- Demonstrated ability to provide inclusive, accessible, and low-cost public events
- Experience partnering with local businesses, community organizations, and cultural groups
- Established presence or operational capability in British Columbia
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