Professional Venue and Event Management Services

Overview

Events, Printing & Promotional Goods

Farmers Branch, Texas, United StatesPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: April 13th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking an experienced operator to manage all aspects of Venue 1842, including event management, facility services, marketing, and financial operations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be legally capable of operating within the State of Texas and City of Farmers Branch
Must have at least ten consecutive years of successful experience managing and operating cultural, recreation and/or entertainment facilities or attractions
Experience in operating such a facility on behalf of a public entity is preferred

BUDGET

Estimate

$75,000 – $150,000

TIMELINE

RFP Issued: March 9th, 2026

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Tour: March 23rd, 2026

Final day City will accept written questions: March 27th, 2026

City response distributed by: April 3rd, 2026

Proposals due: April 13th, 2026

Bidder shortlist determination: April 17th, 2026

Oral Presentations (subject to change): Week of April 27th, 2026

City Recommendation: Week of May 4th, 2026

Bid Award by City Council: Meeting of June 2nd, 2026

Contract start date: TBD, no later than August 1st, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 27th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City of Farmers Branch

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks a professional management operator or operator team to oversee all aspects of Venue 1842 operations in Texas. The scope of work includes managing private event rentals and providing space for educational sessions, classes, VIP opportunities, temporary exhibits, and special events. Comprehensive sales, marketing, booking, and scheduling activities are expected to ensure a diverse mix of event bookings, such as weddings, meetings, retreats, and community gatherings.

The selected operator will be responsible for delivering all incidental facility services, including promotions, sponsorship sales, food service and concessions (including alcohol sales), ticketing services, and facility maintenance such as landscaping, custodial services, and security. Financial and administrative duties include accounting, budgeting, purchasing, human resources, contracting, collecting revenues, and managing expenditures for proper operation and supervision of the venue.

Additionally, the operator will be required to develop annual plans and operational budgets with clear performance measures and provide ongoing advice and assistance related to venue management. Preparation of timely and accurate operational reports is also required.

Source attribution

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