Special Events and Arts Coordinating Services

Montgomery County hosts a variety of special events throughout the County; both in person (when applicable) and virtually. These events include but not limited to parades, concerts, races, etc. The County intends to enter into a contract with an offeror who will plan, implement, and execute various special events. The events will either be in person events (when applicable) and virtual events. The planning, implementation and executing of these events will most likely be remotely and not in person. However, there may be times when in person will be required. Montgomery County is seeking a firm who can provide arts consulting services as well as special events coordination services to assist with publicizing a variety of special arts-related activities throughout the year. The primary objective of the program is to encourage a wide range of individuals (employees, residents and visitors) to enjoy and participate in a variety of performing, visual, culinary, and literary arts programs.
In Downtown Silver Spring, a unique and creative public-private community partnership has resulted in a successful redevelopment project based on a Town Center concept initiated over fifteen years ago. Silver Spring was designated as an “Arts and Entertainment District” by the State of Maryland based on the $320 million pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use project that combines the arts with retail, entertainment, office, hotel, parking, and residential development. The District designation is valid until 2022. Montgomery County is seeking a firm with successful experience in processing, coordinating, submitting, and receiving designation in the State of Maryland Arts & Entertainment District in either the original application or reapplication