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Event Producer for California Arts Council's 50th Anniversary

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0000037434State & Local

Submission Closed12/23/2025, 01:00:00 AM UTC

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The California Arts Council (CAC) is soliciting proposals to award a contract to a single qualified vendor to serve as the event producer for its 50th Anniversary Awards Ceremony. This event will celebrate the legacy and contributions of California artists, arts leaders, and organizations that have significantly shaped the state's cultural and civic landscape. The contract is open to various eligible California entities, including independent contractors, individuals, sole proprietors, partnerships, certified small businesses, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, private for-profit organizations, and joint powers agreements based in California. The selected producer will be responsible for managing and executing the event in collaboration with the CAC’s Executive Team, the 50th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee, staff, and strategic partners, ensuring the event’s success within a budget cap of $90,000. Proposals must comply with all instructions outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP) document, and bidders are encouraged to monitor the procurement posting for any updates or addenda prior to the submission deadline of December 23, 2025. The place of performance for the event is Sacramento, California, and formal submissions should be sent by email to [email hidden], with Carla Pareja designated as the primary contact. Contractors are required to complete several certifications and compliance forms, including those related to legal, ethical, and confidentiality obligations; such forms address issues ranging from workers’ compensation exemptions to confidentiality of sensitive CAC information, and adherence to California labor and nondiscrimination laws. These comprehensive requirements ensure that the awardee meets the legal, financial, and operational standards mandated by the State of California and CAC policies.

General Info

California Arts Council seeks event producer for Sacramento 50th Anniversary Awards, budget $90,000, proposal due December 23, 2025.

Agency

California Arts Council

NAICS

711320 - Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities

Place of Performance

Sacramento, CA, USA

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PostedDec 6

Solicitation

Response DeadlineDec 23

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Submission Closed

12/23/2025, 01:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia Arts Council

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia Arts Council

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Carla Pareja

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Full Description

Please submit bid proposals by the deadline to contact@example.gov. The California Arts Council (CAC) intends to award a contract to a single vendor for the services outlined below. CAC seeks proposals from California Independent Contractors, Individuals, Sole Proprietors, Partnerships, California Certified Small Business (SB), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), 501(c)(3) organizations registered in California, private for-profit organizations, and organizations with a joint powers agreement based in California to respond to this Request for Proposal (RFP) pursuant to Public Contract Code sections 10340 to 10345 (see State Contract Manual, Volume 1, Section 5.25). In submitting your proposal, you must comply with the instructions listed in this RFP document. BACKGROUND This RFP is for an event producer for California Arts Council's 50th Anniversary Awards Ceremony. The event will recognize the impact and legacy of the original founding members of the Council, Californian artists, arts leaders, and arts organizations that have made a significant contribution to the cultural and civic life of our great state. PURPOSE To manage and execute the CAC's 50th Anniversary Awards Ceremony in collaboration with the Council¿s Ad Hoc 50th Anniversary Committee Members, CAC Executive Team, other CAC staff and strategic partners. BUDGET: Up to $90,000. KEY ACTION DATES List all the important deadlines. IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO BIDDERS CAC strongly recommends interested parties to check this posting regularly to remain current with changes that may occur at any time. All changes, revisions or additions will be announced via addendum.