Opportunity
Madison Demandstar #15045-0-2026-BG
City of Madison seeks partners for recreational and placemaking services in city parks
Posted
June 24, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
15045-0-2026-BG
NAICS
713990, 713940
The City of Madison - Purchasing Services, through its Parks Division, is seeking community partners to provide recreational and placemaking services in city parks. - Government Buyer: - City of Madison - Purchasing Services (Parks Division) - Products/Services Requested: - Provision and management of park-based recreational and placemaking activities - Includes instructional programs, concession operations, and innovative community or park placemaking concepts - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on community partnership, innovation, and alignment with city values of equity, inclusion, and well-being - Intended for longer-term programs not covered by existing park permitting processes - Encourages new or expanded recreation ideas - Not meant to replace current permitting processes or agreements - No product part numbers or purchase quantities are specified
Description
The Parks Division of the City of Madison is seeking to partner with organizations to provide recreational and placemaking services that attract positive activities in its parks and enhance the park visitor experience. The division aims to offer affordable recreational opportunities through community partners who provide and manage park-based recreation and placemaking activities. This RFP seeks new or expanded recreation ideas that align with the City's commitment to equity, inclusion, innovation, and well-being, including instructional programs, concession operations, and other innovative community and park placemaking concepts. The purpose is to support longer-term programs that do not fit into the existing park permitting framework and are not intended to replace current permitting processes or agreements.