The government authority in Erie, Colorado seeks a vendor to support the launch and ongoing operation of a new community makerspace. The makerspace will serve as a creative, hands-on community facility that fosters artistic practice, technical skill-building, experimentation, and collaborative projects.

Responsibilities include operating and managing the makerspace facility, which entails staffing, scheduling, member services, and facility oversight. The selected vendor will administer a membership program, encompassing enrollment procedures, orientation, access policy enforcement, communications, and fee collection. Additionally, the vendor will provide hands-on workshops and classes facilitated by qualified art educators and makers, as well as coordinate volunteers and instructors.

Ensuring the safety and security of the space is paramount, requiring comprehensive training, the establishment of safety protocols, access controls, and ongoing compliance monitoring.