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Special Event Management Services

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Events, Printing & Promotional Goods
Michigan, United StatesPosted: July 24th, 2026Deadline: August 24th, 2026

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SUMMARY


The agency seeks a contractor to manage and support special events and recreation programming in Michigan over a two-year period. Services include vendor coordination, permitting, event setup, on-site management, and sponsorship support.

DESCRIPTION


The issuing agency is seeking a vendor to provide special event management services for large-scale sponsored events and agency-supported community programming. The scope includes recreation event vendor recruitment, programming, and management support for a range of events such as groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, Easter fun festival, fall festival, scare festival, and Palmer Park Bandshell programming.

Services are expected to cover vendor and event coordination, payment of deposits or vendor-related costs as required, event licensing and permitting, coordination with designated agencies and other governmental entities, equipment and supply management, event setup management, on-site vendor management, and sponsorships and donations management. The events covered under this engagement are anticipated to occur between October 17, 2026 and April 1, 2028.

Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by August 19, 2026. The contract term is expected to be two years.

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When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due August 24, 2026.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Event management firm with experience delivering public and community events
  • Vendor recruitment and on-site coordination capabilities for large and small events
  • Familiarity with event permitting, licensing, and government agency coordination
  • Experience managing sponsorships, donations, and event logistics
  • Capacity to support multi-event programming over a two-year contract term
  • Regional presence or operational experience in Michigan preferred

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