Management and Operation of the Waco Convention Center - Waco, Texas

The City of Waco is seeking proposals from qualified firms to manage and operate the Waco Convention Center under RFP 2024-001. The contract will encompass comprehensive oversight of the facility’s functions, including daily operations, engineering, food services (either self-managed or contracted), event booking, programming, merchandising, ticketing, technology integration, security, parking, maintenance, and promotional activities. Sales and marketing efforts will be conducted in partnership with the Waco Convention and Visitors Bureau to maximize visibility and event bookings. Interested parties are encouraged to review detailed specifications available in Appendix A and can find additional information on the project portal. A pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for May 23, 2024, both via Zoom and in person at the Waco Convention Center, providing an opportunity for potential bidders to clarify questions. The deadline for proposal submissions is June 14, 2024. The project, with a contract value estimated between 5 million and 15 million dollars, is managed by the Texas Convention & Visitors Bureau, with the primary point of contact being Purchasing Agent Paul Campos. The solicitation aims to select a qualified firm capable of efficiently managing the center’s operations to enhance its service offerings and event capacity.