Event Management and Concessionaire Services

Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: May 8th, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

Seeking a provider for event management and concession services for multiple concerts in Iowa, including ticketing, beverages, and food operations over a two-year contract.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide event management and concessionaire services
Must have a current liquor license
Must provide proof of insurance including commercial general liability, automobile liability, umbrella/excess liability, crime insurance, and worker's compensation
Must provide a Department of Public Health license
Must provide catering menu options and pricing
Must be able to provide food and beverage services for private events
Must comply with all City of Des Moines ordinances, rules, and policies
Must provide a non-collusion affidavit
Must provide three client references for contracts of similar scope

BUDGET

Estimate

$100,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: March 26th, 2026

Questions Deadline: April 24th, 2026

Pre-Submission Conference: April 14th, 2026

Response Deadline: May 8th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 24th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Des Moines

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor will be responsible for comprehensive event management and concessionaire services, including the production and staging of a minimum of eight and a maximum of twelve concerts. Responsibilities will encompass ticket sales management, liquor and non-alcoholic beverage sales and service, as well as overall food service operations.

Vendors may utilize a third-party food service operator for catering, vending, or related services. The contract period is set for two years. An optional pre-submission conference is scheduled for April 14, 2026, and interested parties are required to submit any questions by April 24, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.