Carson Planet bids #26-004Q

City of Carson seeks Master Event Operator for LA28 Olympics & 60th Anniversary Event

The City of Carson is seeking a Master Event Operator for The Carson Experience/Carson X, a major 30-day celebration coinciding with the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the City's 60th Anniversary. - Government Buyer: - City of Carson Purchasing Division - Contact: Josilla Togiola, Purchasing Manager - Services Requested: - Master Event Operator Services - Integrated event planning and design management - Procurement and subcontracting for event needs - Site build-out and operational readiness - Games-time event operations and closeout services - Event Details: - Up to 30 days of public celebration and global village - Targeting 300,000 visitors and $5 million in sponsorship revenue - Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with large-scale, multi-week public events (Olympic, mega-event live sites, fan zones, festivals) - Strong financial controls and organizational capacity - Local participation and compliance with prevailing wage laws - Ability to coordinate with city departments, public safety agencies, LA28 stakeholders, venue partners, and other governmental/community stakeholders - Compliance with Carson Municipal Code and mandatory electronic submission via PlanetBids - Contract Term: - Anticipated 5-year contract from commencement - Event operating period approximately July 12–August 13, 2028, with possible extension to August 27, 2028 - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; focus is on event management services.

Description

The City of Carson is seeking Statements of Qualifications from qualified event production, venue management, and event operations firms to serve as the Master Event Operator for The Carson Experience/Carson X. This event is a proposed up-to-30-day celebration and global village associated with the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the City's 60th Anniversary in 2028. The selected operator will provide integrated event planning, design management, procurement and subcontracting, site build-out, operational readiness, Games-time event operations, and closeout services. The solicitation is qualifications-based and may result in single or multiple awards with a term of 5 years.

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