CONSULTANT SERVICES TO OBTAIN A CONVENTION CENTER MANAGEMENT OPERATOR

The City of Riverside is soliciting consultant services to secure a qualified operator for its convention center through a structured procurement process. The selected Company must have proven expertise in convention center operations, public-private partnership procurement, and municipal facility management to assist the City in evaluating potential operational models, designing and administering a competitive bidding process, and negotiating the final management agreement. The effort is focused on ensuring the selection of an operator who can effectively manage the facility while aligning with the City’s public objectives and financial goals. The opportunity is open under solicitation number 2551, with proposals due by July 22, 2026, and no bid bond is required. The project is managed by the City’s General Services Department in California, with Tisha Jacobs listed as the primary point of contact. The work will be performed in relation to the City’s convention center, though the exact performance location is not specified beyond the state of California. No set-aside classification or NAICS code is provided, indicating a broadly open competition. Interested parties must submit their proposals through the specified portal to be considered for this engagement.