Farmer’s Market Program and Specialty Kitchen Operation Service

Mandatory site walkthrough: July 8th, 2026 or July 28th, 2026

Response due: August 5th, 2026

The selected vendor will provide management and operational services for a farmer’s market program and specialty kitchen. This includes overseeing all aspects of program and facility operations comparable in scope and complexity to existing farmers market initiatives. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining and regularly updating an active online presence, including social media platforms and a dedicated website, ensuring that information is timely and accurate.

Responsibilities include leading all marketing efforts to promote the program—through social media, digital content, email communications, and onsite promotional materials—in alignment with city branding guidelines. The vendor will handle program management, day-to-day operations, long-term success planning, and execution of all market activities to ensure a high-quality experience for vendors, customers, and community partners. Duties also include planning and implementing a comprehensive seasonal marketing plan, annual operations planning, and serving as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders.

The contractor will utilize and manage market management systems for vendor scheduling and communications, develop engaging programming, actively recruit and retain a diverse range of vendors, and manage all billing, invoicing, and payment collection. Development and publication of annual and seasonal vendor applications using a digital platform is also required. A mandatory pre-bid site walkthrough will be held prior to bid submission.