RFP #1200454 - Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center (WACC) Operator
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- Solicitation number
- BPM059280
- State
- Maryland
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Opportunity details come from emma.maryland.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Montgomery County, Maryland is requesting proposals for an operator of the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center (WACC) under RFP #1200454, with proposals due December 15, 2026. Responses must be submitted electronically through BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group platform; registration is free and required.
The operator will assume full responsibility for venue management including day-to-day operations, staffing, ticketing, booking, technical direction, custodial services, food and beverage management, safety, security, and customer service. The scope includes partnership and tenant management — negotiating and administering long-term agreements with designated collaborative partners, presenters, and other tenants. The operator must curate and attract diverse performances, community events, and arts programming; provide opportunities for Wheaton's ethnic community to present cultural offerings; and develop an equitable and inclusive use policy serving diverse user groups. Production management responsibilities encompass all technical aspects of professional facility operation, including union negotiations where applicable. The operator is also required to manage an arts and culture incubator program.
No contract value, contract term, incumbent operator, evaluation criteria, or question deadline is specified in the solicitation notice. The County has not identified a pre-bid meeting or site-visit date.
Opportunity text
This solicitation will be issued through BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/maryland/montgomerycounty). In the spirit of continuous improvement, Montgomery County utilizes this platform to post solicitations and accept electronic responses from vendors. Registration is required and FREE for all Montgomery County solicitations by selecting the "Limited" option upon registration. IF YOU NEED HELP REGISTERING, please call BidNet Direct's Support Department at 800-835-4603. Requirements The County is seeking proposals for a proven and excellent facility Operator to assume responsibility for the following key areas: Venue Management: Oversee and deliver day-to-day high-quality operations, including staffing, ticketing, booking, technical direction, custodial services, food and beverage management, arts and culture incubator program management, safety, security, and customer service. Partnership and Tenant Management: Negotiate terms and manage long-term agreements with designated collaborative partners and/or presenters, as well as other long-term tenants. Arts and Cultural Programming: Curate and attract a diverse range of performances, community events, and arts programming that will serve local community members and ensure the financial stability of the facility. Beyond artistic programming, the Operator will be required to provide opportunities for Wheaton's diverse ethnic community to share their cultural offerings with the public. The Operator will create an equitable and inclusive use-policy that will allow access for a diversity of users. Production Management: Manage all technical aspects necessary for the professional operation of the facility, including any union negotiations.
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