Opportunity
Chatham Kent Bids and Tenders #R26-228
Five-Year Management Services for John D. Bradley Convention Centre
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
R26-228
NAICS
561920
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is seeking a qualified firm to manage the John D. Bradley Convention Centre for a five-year term. - Government Buyer: - Municipality of Chatham-Kent (Canadian municipal government) - Scope of Services: - Full-service management of the John D. Bradley Convention Centre - Includes marketing, event management, custodial services, facility maintenance, catering, administration, and daily operations - Facility remains municipally owned but is operated as a self-sustaining business unit by the contractor - Facility Details: - Expo Hall: ~25,000 sq. ft. - Ballroom: ~7,500 sq. ft. - Seven meeting rooms, supporting events from 10 to 1,800 guests - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are identified - Procurement is strictly for management services, not for goods or equipment
Description
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced firms to enter into a five-year management agreement for the operation of the John D. Bradley Convention Centre. The selected contractor will be responsible for comprehensive management including marketing, event management, custodial services, facility maintenance, catering, administrative functions, and day-to-day operations. The facility will remain municipally owned but managed as a self-operating business unit by the contractor. The Convention Centre includes an Expo Hall of approximately 25,000 square feet, a Ballroom of approximately 7,500 square feet, and seven additional meeting rooms accommodating 10 to 1,800 guests.