Opportunity
City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #RFQ# GRM/261079
Consulting Services for Sand Sculpting and Artist Coordination – City of Ocala Sand & Sun Festival
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
October 12, 2026
Identifier
RFQ# GRM/261079
NAICS
561920, 541490
The City of Ocala's Growth Management Department, Cultural Arts Division, is seeking a consultant for the 2027 Sand & Sun Festival sand sculpting event. - Government Buyer: - City of Ocala, Growth Management Department, Cultural Arts Division - Services Requested: - Sand sculpting consultation and artist coordination - Planning, marketing, and advertising (including social media and interviews) - Provision of marketing assets (sculptor biographies, photos) - Sand quality testing and logistics for sand containers - Recruitment, coordination, and management of six professional sand sculptor competitors (including travel, lodging, meals) - On-site sand preparation and event management - Supply of biodegradable wind protectant (Elmer’s glue) - Creation of a welcome sand sculpture featuring city and sponsor logos - Oversight of competition, awards presentation, and provision of judging rubrics - Ongoing communication and coordination with the City - Unique Requirements: - Consultant must recruit sculptors at least two months prior to the event - Consultant must be on-site for the festival week (Monday-Saturday) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - No product purchases; focus is on specialized consulting and event management services
Description
The City of Ocala is seeking an experienced consultant to provide sand sculpting consultation and artist coordination services for the 2027 Sand & Sun Festival. The consultant will assist with planning, marketing, artist recruitment, sand quality testing, logistics, and on-site coordination of six sand sculptor competitors. The consultant is also responsible for managing the competition, awards presentation, and providing marketing assets. Services will be provided from May 10 to May 15, 2027, with deliverables including recruitment of sculptors, coordination with the City, and ongoing communication.