What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority in San Francisco, CA, requires a vendor to provide park programming and management services to design, build, develop, operate, and maintain a new transportation terminal and associated facilities. The requested scope includes designing and constructing the above-grade Transit Center with a 5.4-acre rooftop park, retail areas, a public art program, a bus ramp, a bus storage facility, a temporary bus terminal, and the core and shell of two below-grade train station levels. Additionally, the contractor must manage in-park staff, administer events, handle private event inquiries, manage park social media accounts, assist with experiential marketing applications, and develop an agency-approved yearly programming budget that stays within the annual set-aside amount for free public programming. Only onshore, USA-only organizations are eligible to bid, and the vendor must perform work offsite at its own office premises. Interested bidders must submit all questions no later than October 2, 2026. The buyer is currently looking for proposals regarding the budget.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Set-aside
- for free public programming, and includes all associated materials and supplies (books, board games, decorations, electronics, signs, promotional materials, and other items as approved).
Scope of work
- Develop and implement a diverse weekly, monthly, and seasonal programming plan for Salesforce Park
- Develop an annual programming budget for free public programming and associated supplies
- Hire, train, and manage in-park program attendants and customer service staff
- Attend, coordinate, manage, and administer all in-house events, including setup and breakdown
- Field inquiries and provide timely correspondence to potential private event clients
- Develop park-related content and manage social media accounts including X, Instagram, and Facebook
- Assist in evaluating and processing experiential marketing applications and negotiate fees
- Ensure quality control of park programs and provide evaluation metrics
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications and Experience | 25 |
| Approach to Providing the Services | 35 |
| References | 5 |
| Cost | 35 |
Minimum qualifications
- MQ1 - Evidence that Respondent has five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years
- MQ2 - Evidence that Respondent has five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years
Documents to include with your response
- Introduction and Executive Summary
- Management Approach
- Relevant Experience and Past Performance
- References
- Fee Proposal
- USDOT Requirements Acknowledgement
- Fly America Certification
- Buy America Certification
- New Restrictions on Lobbying Certification
- Certification Regarding Debarment Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the TJPA OpenGov Procurement portal
- Instructions
- Proposals must be in Adobe PDF, 8½ x 11-inch format, typeface no smaller than 11 point, with margins no less than standard, adhering to specified section page limits.