Talent Management Government Bids & RFPs

Compensation will be made in installments throughout the contracted term. an initial payment will be madeto the selected contractor net 30 days of signature by all parties.

The city's award will be to the candidate that agrees to meet the needs of the city, considering qualifications and cost. a number of relevant matters will be considered, including qualifications and cost.

The contractor must have experience of at least 35 years in booking management and provide a minimum of three references. it is expected that the candidate that will be awarded the contract will have experience of at least: excellent organization and project management skills problem solver and results oriented able to work well under pressure and meets event deadlines 35 years of booking management in all aspects of booking recruiting a variety of artists and negotiating fair pricing for bookings

The city will conduct a virtual presubmittal on September 15, 2026, at 1:00 p. m. the city will conduct a virtual presubmittal on september15, 2026, 1: 00 p. m.

Failure to comply with all shoulds will not necessarily and automatically result in rejection. failure to comply with all shoulds will not necessarily and automatically result in rejection.

Direct questions and concerns to: att: kirk archer special events manager durham parks and recreation 400 cleveland st. durham, nc **** ****, kirk. archer@durhamnc. gov.

price range: 400, ****, 000

Interested persons may identify with their interest and submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet this requirement.

Invoices will be paid net 30 upon receipt of an invoice that, in the sole discretion of the port, is acceptable to the port. unless otherwise stated, invoices will be paid net 30 upon receipt of an invoice that, in the sole discretion of the port, is acceptable to the port.

Proposals will be scored based on evaluation criteria: Price (30 pts), Project Team Experience Qualifications (40 pts), and Similar Projects (30 pts). evaluation criteria and weights criteria description weight pts 1 price 30 2 project team experience qualifications 40 3 similar projects 30 total: 100

Consultants must summarize firm qualifications, project manager qualifications, and provide at least two examples of similar projects. summarize the qualifications of the firm. include number of years in business and relevant experience with emphasis on similar projects as described in the statement of work.

Interviews or presentations may be held on site at the port or virtually at the port's sole discretion. all interviews or presentations shall be held on site at the port or virtually at the ports sole discretion.

Questions and requests for clarifications deadline is September 18, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. questions and requests for clarifications september 18, 2026 5: 00 p. m.

Failure of the respondent to participate in interviews as requested by the port may disqualify their proposal from receiving further consideration. failure of the respondent to participate in interviews as requested by the port may disqualify their proposal from receiving further consideration.