Museum of Utah Event Opening

The Utah Division of Purchasing is seeking marketing and event planning services for the Museum of Utah Event Opening through a competitive solicitation (Reference Number CS25-36) posted on March 11, 2025. The procurement will be conducted exclusively through the Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) platform via Bonfire, with responses due by March 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT. Vendors must complete registration on the Bonfire system to participate, with the solicitation covering comprehensive marketing, distribution, and event planning services under commodity codes 80140 and 90120. Potential contractors will be responsible for developing a strategic marketing approach, coordinating event logistics, managing distribution channels, and executing the museum's opening event. The primary contact for this opportunity is Charm Siddoway, reachable at csiddoway@utah.gov or +1 801-957-7119, who will oversee the procurement process. Vendors are required to submit all materials through https://utah.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/177009, with alternative submission methods being invalid.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, vendors should anticipate standard state procurement requirements for participation. The solicitation does not indicate any specific restrictions on organizational types, suggesting potential open competition among qualified marketing and event planning firms. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available information. The procurement appears to be a new initiative for the Museum of Utah's event opening, likely indicating a fresh approach to marketing and event coordination. Although the exact budget range is not specified, state-level cultural institution event marketing contracts typically range from $50,000 to $250,000, depending on the scope and complexity of services required. Interested firms should carefully review the full solicitation documents and ensure complete compliance with registration and submission requirements to be considered for this opportunity.