The City of Umatilla is seeking proposals for backstage catering and hospitality services for the Rock the Locks Music Festival (September ****, 2026). Services include meal preparation and service for artists, staff, and guests, accommodating dietary restrictions, and providing necessary equipment. Proposals are due by July 31, 2026, 5:00 PM PST. Evaluation criteria include catering experience, food quality, operational plan, pricing, and local business preference. A formal service agreement will be required.
Proposals must be received no later than Friday, July 31, 2026, 5:00 PM PST. Proposal submissions must be received no later than: Friday, july 31, 2026 5:00 pm pst
Proposals will be evaluated using a weighted scoring system based on catering experience, quality and variety of food options, staffing and operational plan, pricing, and local business preference. he city intends to award a contract to the proposer receiving the highest total score.
Vendors must demonstrate experience providing catering services for large-scale outdoor festivals, concerts, or similar operations within the past five years, and provide company background, experience, references, an operations plan, menu options, and a pricing proposal. provide: company overview and historydescription of catering experienceexperience with largescale outdoor festivals, concerts, sporting events, or similar operations
Late submissions may not be considered. late submissions may not be considered.