National Talent Buyer and Show Production Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
VerifiedCONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
RFP advertisement: September 9th, 2026
Last day to submit questions: September 23rd, 2026
Date of final addendum: September 25th, 2026
Last day to protest solicitation materials: September 28th, 2026
Proposal due date: September 30th, 2026
RFP review completed: October 7th, 2026
Interviews (if held): October 12th-13th, 2026
Notice of Intent to Award: October 21st, 2026
Notice to proceed: October 28th, 2026
Contract start: October 28th, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Deschutes County
DESCRIPTION
The agency is seeking a vendor to provide national talent buying and show production services for its county fair and rodeo, and potentially for other shows produced during the year. Services will include talent booking, entertainment procurement, contract administration, negotiation, coordination, and related support.
The selected vendor will work within the entertainment budget established by the fair and expo director. The vendor will provide consultation, present a diverse range of artist options, and develop an approved talent plan that includes budget projections and program considerations related to audience appeal, talent potential, and appropriateness for the county fair, rodeo, and other applicable events.
Production responsibilities will include arranging production services, providing on-site representation to manage concerts, and consulting, coordinating, and conducting meetings with agency staff as needed. Questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due September 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $400,000 – $700,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Deschutes County. The work is located in Bend, Oregon, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Experienced national talent buying and entertainment procurement firm
- Proven expertise in county fairs, rodeos, concerts, and public events
- Strong contract negotiation, artist coordination, and production management capabilities
- Ability to operate within defined entertainment budgets and develop audience-focused talent plans
- Experienced on-site event production and concert management team
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