Victorville Opengov #279323

Victorville seeks operator for weekly farmers market and community events in Old Town

The City of Victorville is seeking qualified operators to manage a weekly farmers market and quarterly community activation events in Old Town Victorville. - Government Buyer: - City Manager's Office, City of Victorville (San Bernardino County) - Scope of Work: - Operate a weekly farmers market (minimum 48 weeks/year) - At least 10 vendors weekly - 40-50% agricultural producers - Support for food access programs (e.g., SNAP/EBT) - Deliver at least four quarterly community activation events annually - Minimum 20 vendors per event - 500+ participants per event - Activities: live music, family/youth programming, health/nutrition, themed events - Manage vendor participation, event programming, marketing, permitting, compliance, and reporting - Develop and implement marketing plans - Coordinate with San Bernardino County Public Health for permits - Ensure compliance with safety and legal requirements - Provide quarterly reports and monthly meetings with city representatives - Contract Details: - One-year initial term with two optional renewal years - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned; open to all qualified entities - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on agricultural producers, food access programs, and community engagement - Comprehensive event management including marketing, compliance, and reporting

Description

The City of Victorville is seeking proposals from qualified firms, nonprofit organizations, community organizations, and event management entities to design, implement, and operate a weekly farmers market and community events in Old Town Victorville. The initiative aims to create a vibrant, walkable destination that supports local businesses and fosters community pride through a weekly farmers market and quarterly community activation events. The scope includes vendor management, event programming, marketing, permitting, compliance, and reporting. The contract term is one year with two optional renewal years.

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