What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority in Yucaipa, CA requires a vendor to provide professional operating and management services under a financially sustainable, turn-key concept. The buyer needs the selected proposer to manage, staff, promote, activate, and operate the facility under a business model that identifies assumed risks and delivers the greatest reasonable net financial benefit with general fund neutrality. The contractor must supply all required management, staffing, operational systems, security, custodial services, food service, ticketing, marketing, technology, and additional resources, excluding specific City-provided resources. The contract spans a two-year period, and performance of the work will occur either onsite or offsite. Bidders must be a USA organization to meet the eligibility criteria. Bidders can submit responses digitally via email or online, while the budget status indicates the buyer is looking for proposals. Interested vendors must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than October 07, 2026.
Scope of work
- Operation, management, activation, and potential adaptive reuse of the facility
- Provide all staffing, management, operational systems, security, and custodial services
- Provide food service, ticketing, marketing, technology, and other necessary resources
- Routine facility maintenance and oversight as negotiated
- Assume responsibility for existing YPAC rentals previously booked by the City
- Honor agreement with existing In-House Theater Company
- Obtain and maintain all required local, state, or federal licenses and permits
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Net Financial Benefit to the City | 30 points |
| General Fund Neutrality and Operating Risk Transfer | 20 points |
| Business Concept and Uptown Economic Activation | 15 points |
| Private Capital Investment | 15 points |
| Qualifications and Relevant Experience | 10 points |
| Implementation, Operations and Performance Plan | 10 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Possess all licenses required to perform the services
- Demonstrate relevant experience, qualifications, ability, and financial capacity for proposed concept
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Page / Submittal Information signed by authorized official
- Four (4) sets of Proposal (One Original and 3 Copies)
- Copies of Certificates of Insurance
- Business Plan
- Financial Strategy (in a separate sealed envelope)
- Reference List (minimum 3 clients)
- Authorization Page
How to submit
- Method
- In person and/or by mail
- Instructions
- Submit 1 original and 3 copies (4 sets total) to City of Yucaipa Community Services Department, 34272 Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa, CA 92399. Financial Strategy must be in a separate sealed envelope.