How to bid on Special Events Services for LA County Parks and Recreation

What LA County Parks and Recreation is buying

Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation is looking for qualified vendors to provide special event services. This includes booking, producing, and promoting various events such as concerts, festivals, trade shows, cultural events, large sports events, and circuses or carnivals.

The goal is to offer recreational and health benefits to the community. Vendors will enter into a Master Agreement with the County for these services at specific park locations and dates.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This is a continuous solicitation, meaning the County accepts responses on a rolling basis. There is no fixed deadline for submissions. You can submit your Statement of Qualifications at any time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for professional firms experienced in event management, production, and promotion. If your company specializes in organizing large-scale public events like concerts, festivals, trade shows, or sports events, this could be a good fit. The services fall under the professional category.

How to respond

To access the full details and documents, you need to go to the LA County bid portal. Find the solicitation card for DPR-SPECIALEVENTS-2018b. Click on the solicitation number on that card to view all information and download necessary documents.

Once you have reviewed the RFSQ and any addendums, submit your response as directed in the solicitation. You can email your response to Maream Kbdzhyan at [email protected].

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Since this is a Statement of Qualifications, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's experience and capabilities in managing and producing special events. Provide specific examples of past successful events, highlighting your role in booking, production, and promotion.

Ensure your response addresses how your services will provide recreational and health benefits to the community, as this is a stated goal of the County. Clearly outline your proposed approach to event management and your capacity to handle various types of large-scale events. Pay close attention to all instructions in the RFSQ document to ensure your submission is complete and compliant.