Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #938947
Contract Award for Coordination and Technical Build of DARK Festival 2026 at Fort Edmonton Park
Posted
August 10, 2026
Identifier
938947
NAICS
541430, 541490
The City of Edmonton has awarded a contract for the coordination and technical build of the DARK Festival at Fort Edmonton Park for the 2026 season. - Government Buyer: - City of Edmonton - Fort Edmonton Park - Vendor Awarded: - Art Lab Design Build (1180825 ALBERTA LTD) - Services Requested: - Coordination and technical build for the DARK Festival - Editorial, design, graphic, and fine art services - Graphic display and article display arrangement - Contract Details: - Direct appointment due to specialized expertise and operational continuity - Ensures continuity following transition of park operations back to the City - Contract value: $336,000 - Unique Requirements: - Only Art Lab Design Build can provide the required operational continuity and expertise from previous years - No specific products or part numbers mentioned - No additional requirements or attachments specified
Description
The City of Edmonton has awarded a contract to Art Lab for the coordination and technical build of the DARK Festival at Fort Edmonton Park for the 2026 season. This procurement is a direct appointment due to the specialized expertise and operational continuity required from previous years. The involvement of Art Lab is critical to the successful execution of the 2026 festival, especially given recent operational transitions and resource constraints. The contract value is $336,000 and the award was made on August 1, 2026.