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 county seeks a vendor to provide national talent buying and show production services for its county fair main stage and other large concerts held at the First Interstate Center throughout the year. Services will include talent booking, entertainment procurement, contract administration, negotiation, coordination, and related support.
The selected 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, potential, and appropriateness. For the annual county fair, the vendor will secure national acts for three to five nights of main-stage concerts within established timelines and budgets.
The vendor will also review, amend, and sign talent contracts as appropriate after receiving county approval and in accordance with county-provided timelines. Questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026, and proposals are due September 30, 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 concert production firm
- Proven record booking major artists and multi-night county fair concert programs
- Strong contract negotiation, entertainment procurement, and artist management capabilities
- Expertise developing artist plans aligned with budgets, audiences, and event objectives
- Established relationships with national performers, agents, and entertainment representatives
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