# Town of Davie Opengov #RFP# RS-26-62

Seasonal Artisan Market management and operation for the Town of Davie

**Posted:** September 30, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP# RS-26-62
**NAICS:** 561920

The Town of Davie is seeking a Market Manager to run its seasonal Artisan Market at Town-owned locations.
- **Buyer:** Town of Davie, Florida — Procurement Division, with the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department.
- **Requested service:** Turnkey management and operation of the Artisan Market at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds and/or other Town-owned public property. The market must operate at least twice monthly on Sundays during the October-through-April season.
- **Manager responsibilities:** Recruit, review, approve, and coordinate vendors; collect vendor fees; staff and operate events, including setup and breakdown; coordinate marketing and approved signage; oversee vendor compliance; manage cleanup; and report monthly on vendor and patron counts and vendor product categories. Provide the Town with a site map and vendor information seven days before each market, plus one no-cost information space at every event.
- **Products and vendor rules:** Permitted offerings include artisan and handmade goods, home décor and wellness products, baked goods and beverages, fresh produce, flowers and plants, and food products. Vendors must hold applicable permits and licenses, including relevant FDACS and DBPR requirements. Restrictions apply to wholesale or mass-produced goods, alcohol unless specifically approved, prohibited or hazardous substances, live animals, and on-site cooking.
- **Commercial arrangement:** Proposers must describe a revenue- or profit-sharing proposal, including the Town’s share and any station fees, and provide a revenue forecast. The Town provides the venue, parking, restrooms, waste services, marketing assistance, and janitorial services.
- **Notable operating requirements:** The manager operates independently subject to Town oversight; Town approval is required for marketing, signage, and logo use. The manager must maintain a clean event area and keep representatives on-site until patrons and vendors have departed.
- **OEMs and named vendors:** No OEMs, manufacturers, or market-management vendors are identified in the notice. No product part numbers or fixed quantities are specified.

### Description

The Town of Davie is seeking proposals from qualified entities to manage and operate a seasonal Artisan Market at least twice monthly on Sundays from October through April. The Market Manager will provide turnkey operations, including vendor recruitment and coordination, fee collection, event staffing, marketing coordination, and reporting, at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds and/or other Town-owned public property. The initial agreement term is three years, with up to three additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement. The Town and selected manager will negotiate a shared-revenue or profit-sharing arrangement.

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