When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 29, 2026.

It was issued by Polk County, Iowa Board of Supervisors. The work is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced events center or venue management company. Proven food service, concessions, and catering capabilities. Expertise in event booking, promotion, and customer relations. Strong financial reporting, technology management, and performance analytics experience. Capable of recruiting, training, and managing venue operations staff. Experience coordinating facility maintenance and repairs with public-sector partners.

Events Center Operations, Food and Beverage Services (Due October 22, 2026)

Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesPosted: August 31, 2026Deadline: October 22, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Alamosa, Colorado seeks an operator for comprehensive events center management, including event coordination, marketing, food and beverage services, staffing, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified management company for operations and food and beverage services
Must designate one firm as the prime contractor if submitting a combined proposal
Must have a minimum of five years of experience providing the requested services
Must have no litigation or government enforcement action related to fraud, health code, or alcohol violations
Must provide professional resumes for key personnel including General Manager and Executive Chef
Must commit key personnel to the Iowa Events Center for a minimum of one year
Must be registered on BidNet Direct to submit a proposal
Must maintain required insurance coverage as specified in Addendum C
Must adopt a position of strict neutrality regarding union organizing efforts

CONTRACT DURATION

120 months

TIMELINE

RFP released: August 31st, 2026

Facility tours: September 1st – October 30th, 2026

Pre-proposal conference (virtual): September 8th, 2026

Deadline for written questions: September 29th, 2026

Addendum / answers issued: October 9th, 2026

Proposals due: October 30th, 2026

Notification of highest ranked proposers (shortlist): November 9th, 2026

Best and final oral presentations and food tasting/demonstration: Week of November 30th, 2026

Selection Committee recommendation: December 15th, 2026

Contract execution target: February 28th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 29, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Polk County, Iowa Board of Supervisors

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Alamosa, Colorado is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive operations, facility management, and food and beverage services for its events center. Responsibilities include event booking, scheduling, coordination, marketing, facility promotion, concessions, catering, customer service, and client relations.

The selected vendor will also oversee financial management and reporting, technology and systems management, staff hiring, training and development, and the implementation of key performance metrics with effective analysis and reporting. Maintenance and repairs will be performed in collaboration with Polk County.

A pre-bidding event is scheduled for September 17, 2026. All questions must be submitted by October 13, 2026, and proposals are due October 22, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 29, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Polk County, Iowa Board of Supervisors. The work is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced events center or venue management company
Proven food service, concessions, and catering capabilities
Expertise in event booking, promotion, and customer relations
Strong financial reporting, technology management, and performance analytics experience
Capable of recruiting, training, and managing venue operations staff
Experience coordinating facility maintenance and repairs with public-sector partners

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