REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) VENUE OPERATOR FOR THE GREAT FALLS CIVIC CENTER

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) VENUE OPERATOR FOR THE GREAT FALLS CIVIC CENTER Notice is hereby given that the City of Great Falls is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced venue management firms to serve as a Venue Operator ("Operator") for the Great Falls Civic Center complex (performing arts theatre, convention center, and meeting rooms). The Civic Center is the nexus for culture, politics, and gatherings in Great Falls, with the venues serving as a dependable community resource, offering diverse arts and fellowship opportunities that foster connection with one another, driving economic impact in the region. The selected Operator would oversee all aspects of the Great Falls Civic Center including operations/engineering, food service (either self-operation or contracted), booking/programming, merchandising, ticketing, technology, security, parking, maintenance, sales, marketing, and promotions. The selected Operator shall professionally manage the facility to increase utilization, expand programming reflective of the Great Falls' community, progress toward financial sustainability, and operate in alignment with the City's public mission and values. Copies of the detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) can be obtained on the City's website at: https://greatfallsmt.gov/bids.aspx or by contacting Jeremy Jones, Deputy City Manager, via email at jjones@greatfallsmt.gov. Proposers shall submit one (1) electronic copy of the Proposal to the attention of Jeremy Jones, Deputy City Manager, via email jjones@greatfallsmt.gov by 5:00 PM MST on Friday, August 14, 2026. MNAXLP July 16, August 2 2026 LMTS0556953