# Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM059280

Operator for 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 run the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center in Wheaton, Maryland.
- **Government buyer:** Montgomery County Government; no specific department, sub-agency, or office is identified.
- **Opportunity:** Manage the day-to-day operation of the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center (WACC), including staffing, ticketing, bookings, technical direction, custodial services, food and beverage, the arts and culture incubator program, safety, security, and customer service.
- **Partnerships and programming:** Negotiate and manage agreements with designated collaborative partners, presenters, and other tenants; curate diverse performances, community events, and arts programming; and provide opportunities for Wheaton’s diverse communities to share cultural offerings.
- **Notable requirements:** Establish an equitable and inclusive facility-use policy and manage technical production needs, including any union negotiations.
- **Named organizations:** BidNet Direct is identified as the solicitation and electronic-submission platform, not as the facility operator. No prospective operating vendors or product manufacturers (OEMs) are named.
- **Products and quantities:** No products are requested. One facility-operation service is specified; quantities for the other service areas are not stated.
- **Term and value:** The period of performance and contract value are not provided.

### Description

Montgomery County Government is seeking proposals from an experienced facility operator to manage the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center. Responsibilities include day-to-day venue operations, staffing, ticketing, booking, technical direction, custodial services, food and beverage management, safety, security, and customer service. The operator will manage partnerships and tenants, curate diverse arts and cultural programming, establish an equitable and inclusive facility-use policy, and oversee production needs, including any union negotiations. Proposals are submitted through BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group; the listed due date is December 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.

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