Sponsorship Solicitation and Management Services

The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department needs a qualified onshore USA vendor to perform onsite sponsorship solicitation and management services. The selected agency must identify potential individual, business, and brand sponsors, build custom sponsorship packages, conduct meetings and follow-ups, deliver promised sponsor benefits, and integrate sponsorships into department programming. The ideal vendor will propose a revenue-sharing plan that funds the agency's fees, profit, and overhead while maximizing revenue for the department. Bidders must email proposal submissions as attachments to Alaina Reimer at [email protected] by October 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Bidders must email questions to the same address by 5:00 PM on October 22, 2026, and answers will be posted by 5:00 PM on October 27, 2026. Submissions must include a letter of interest, qualifications, relevant experience, and a detailed cost proposal outlining retainers, commissions, or other financial arrangements. A review committee evaluates proposals based on demonstrated ability, professional excellence, experience, price structure, and process. The contract prohibits subcontracting unless the subcontractor agrees in writing to all specification conditions and holds a valid contract compliance certification. The provided text does not state the contract term or budget.