When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on April 20, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $550,000 – $1,050,000.

It was issued by City of Las Vegas Department of Neighborhood Services. The work is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experience in market hall, food hall, or incubator operations. Strong hospitality and event programming expertise. Proven team and facility management background. Ability to deliver creative, flexible operational leadership. Track record of supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Market Hall and Small Business Incubator Director Operations Services (Closed)

Seeking operations director services to manage and oversee a market hall and small business incubator in Nevada.

Manage daily operations, maintenance, security, cleaning, marketing, programming, space rental, and customer experience for the market hall
Act as a performance coach and mentor for small business incubation
Lead management team must have 5-10 years of senior-level experience in hospitality, food hall management, and/or multi-tenant F&B operations
Demonstrate proven track record in live programming and vendor performance coaching
Submit a vision statement (max 500 words)
Submit a detailed operating plan covering maintenance, security, cleaning, and team management standards
Submit a detailed, actionable small business incubation program proposal
Submit a programming and community strategy
Propose regular business hours including evening/weekend programming and community events
Describe strategy for vendor recruitment and retention, ensuring equitable access and pipeline maintenance
Conduct a thorough review of the City's attached Proforma Operating Budget
Provide validation/commentary on assumptions and proposed adjustments to the Proforma
Provide a feasibility statement confirming ability to operate successfully and profitably

$550,000 – $1,050,000

RFP Issue Date: March 4th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: March 25th, 2026

Response to Questions Published: April 1st, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: April 20th, 2026 @ 5:00 PM PDT

Short-List Interviews Conducted: April 27th-30th, 2026 (Tentative)

Operator Selected and Notified: TBA

Agreement Finalized and Signed: TBA

Opening Date: Summer 2026

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The government authority in Nevada seeks a vendor to provide director-level operations services for a market hall and small business incubator. The selected provider will lead the day-to-day management of operations, ensuring effective oversight of vendor relations, guest experience, team management, facilities, event programming, and brand stewardship.

This role demands flexibility, creativity, diplomacy, and a strong sense of hospitality to maintain direction, quality, consistency, and goals for the food hall. The vendor will be responsible for hands-on leadership, with the ability to quickly and calmly resolve unexpected issues to support ongoing operations and programming.

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