Opportunity
Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM059280
Operation and arts programming for the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
Posted
October 14, 2026
Respond By
December 15, 2026
Identifier
BPM059280
NAICS
711310, 711320
Montgomery County Government is seeking an experienced operator to manage the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center and its cultural programming. - Buyer: Montgomery County Government; no sub-agency or specific office is identified. The facility is in Wheaton, Maryland. - Requested services: Day-to-day facility operations, including staffing, ticketing, bookings, technical direction, custodial services, food and beverage, incubator programming, safety, security, and customer service. - Programming and partnerships: Curate diverse performances, community events, and arts programming; manage agreements with designated partners, presenters, and tenants; and establish an equitable, inclusive facility-use policy. - Production requirements: Manage technical production needs, including any union negotiations. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers or prospective facility operators are named. BidNet Direct is identified as the solicitation and electronic submission platform, not as the operator. - Products and quantities: No products are requested.
Description
Montgomery County Government is seeking proposals from an experienced facility operator for the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center. The operator will manage day-to-day venue operations, including staffing, ticketing, booking, technical direction, custodial services, food and beverage, safety, security, and customer service. The scope also includes managing partners and tenants, curating diverse arts and cultural programming, and overseeing technical production, including any union negotiations. Proposals are to be submitted electronically through BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group; registration is required.