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Entertainment & Ticketing Coordination

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State & Local

Submission Closed06/02/2025, 07:00:00 PM CDT

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NAICS: 711310

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Ashford Borough Council

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RFP #1200454 - Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center (WACC) Operator

Solicitation # BPM059280

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The Entertainment and Ticketing Coordination subcontract, issued by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, focuses on the operational management of live entertainment and ticketing infrastructure. The selected provider will be responsible for coordinating performance schedules and managing ticketing systems, with a specific emphasis on ensuring connectivity and functionality for ticket machines located within the beer tent and cultural pavilion zones. This opportunity was posted on May 20, 2025, with a response deadline of June 3, 2025. Classified under NAICS code 711310, the contract is designed to ensure seamless event logistics and revenue collection through integrated technical support and scheduling oversight for the designated event areas.

General Info

Agency

Illinois Department of Agriculture

NAICS

711310 - Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities

Place of Performance

IL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of B-47931.

The full solicitation package (7 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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AGR-ISF-Alcohol at Beer Tent

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 20

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Response DeadlineJun 2

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Submission Closed

06/02/2025, 07:00:00 PM CDT

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AgencyIllinois Department of Agriculture

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Organization / AgencyIllinois Department of Agriculture

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Full Description

Coordinate live entertainment schedules, manage ticketing systems, and support connectivity for ticket machines at beer tent and cultural pavilion zones.