Requested_Submittals_-_RFP_Music_Festival_Partner.docx

The document is a Requested Submittals file for the City of Santa Monica's Music Festival Assessment Partner Request for Qualifications, seeking an experienced partner to evaluate the feasibility of establishing an annual music festival event. The City is conducting a two-step qualification process to identify a partner who can help assess, promote, produce, and present a music festival anticipated to occur during the summer or fall of 2026. Interested firms are required to submit a comprehensive proposal that includes company information, a primary contact person, an overview of past music festival experiences, and specific details about how they would engage in the festival feasibility assessment process.

The solicitation requires respondents to provide detailed information about their previous music festival promotion, production, and presentation experiences, with an emphasis on demonstrating expertise and capability in event management. While no specific pricing terms, funding sources, or financial requirements are outlined in this document, the focus appears to be on qualitative assessment of potential partners' capabilities and track records in music festival coordination. The City seeks a partner who can bring substantial experience and strategic insights to the potential development of a future music festival in Santa Monica, with the initial event targeted for 2026.