Farmers Market and Community Activation Operator Services
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SUMMARY
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The issuing organization is seeking a vendor to provide farmers market and community activation operator services. The selected contractor will be responsible for establishing a weekly, year-round farmers market and delivering at least four quarterly community activation events each year.
The work is intended to activate Old Town as a regional destination while ensuring a strong presence of agricultural producers. The operator will also be expected to support economic development and entrepreneurship, provide family-friendly programming, promote cultural arts and local artists, and improve access to fresh and healthy food.
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2026. Questions must be submitted no later than September 1, 2026. The anticipated contract term is one year.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 18, 2026.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Experienced farmers market operator or event management firm
- Background in community activation and placemaking initiatives
- Strong network of agricultural producers and local vendors
- Experience delivering family-friendly public events and cultural programming
- Capability to support small business development and entrepreneurship
- Familiarity with California local government or public-sector contracts
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