RSCVA Bid Opportunities

The RSCVA’s available bid opportunities are updated frequently.

All purchases and contract activities are executed in compliance with state and/or local laws.

If you are interested in receiving notifications regarding new bidding opportunities, or updates to existing opportunities, you may be added to our Bid Opportunity Notification Distribution List.

Current bid opportunities are listed below, along with the applicable contact information. For general inquiries, please contact purchasing@visitrenotahoe.com.

RFP 2024-MKT01 Public Relations Agency of Record | Local Media & Community Engagement

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority is seeking to contract with an experienced public relations agency of record. Reno Tahoe’s public relations agency of record, in consultation with the senior director of communications and public affairs, will lead efforts to promote the destination to leisure, meetings and conventions, and travel trade media, elevating the Reno Tahoe brand and creating demand through public relations practices. The firm will also work directly with various third-party partners, including Reno Tahoe’s integrated marketing agency, to ensure consistency and communication across all channels related to marketing and promoting visitation to Washoe County. The firm will also be responsible for creating, curating and executing campaigns to generate positive coverage of the RSCVA, Reno Tahoe, its venues and its clients throughout local/regional news media outlets, and will also recommend, plan and execute community engagement initiatives in conjunction with the marketing and communications teams.

RFP 2024-MKT01 Public Relations Agency of Record | Local Media & Community Engagement

Current Schedule

  • Request for Proposal Available – Thursday, May 2, 2024
  • Questions Submissions Due – Thursday, May 16, 2024
  • Responses to Questions Issued – Tuesday, May 21, 2024
  • Submission Deadline – Friday, May 31, 2024, by 1 p.m. PT
  • Bid Opening Time – Friday, May 31, 2024, at 3 p.m. PT
  • Interviews of Finalists in Reno, NV – Scheduled in June per availability
  • Contract Recommendations to Board of Directors – Thursday, June 27, 2024

Additional Information

If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Ben McDonald, bmcdonald@visitrenotahoe.com, and reference “RFP 2024-MKT01” in the subject line. No communication with any other staff or Board Member of the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority in regard to this Bid is allowed, except the point of contact.

RFP 2024-OP02 PWP-WA-2024-382 Reno-Events Center – Arena Lighting Retrofit

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) is currently soliciting bids from qualified firm(s) for the following: Arena Lighting Retrofit for the Reno Events Center

RFP 2024-OP02 PWP-WA-2024-382 Reno Events Center – Arena Lighting Retrofit

Current Schedule

  • Request for Proposal Available – Tuesday, May 14, 2024
  • Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting – Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9 a.m. PDT
  • Questions Submissions Due – Thursday, May 30, 2024 by 3 p.m. PDT
  • Responses to Questions Issued – Monday, June 3, 2024 by 5 p.m. PDT
  • Bid Responses Due – Wednesday, June 12, 2024, by 2 p.m. PDT
  • Bid Opening Time – Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 2:10 p.m. PDT

Additional Information

If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Amy Pickens, apickens@visitrenotahoe.com, and reference “RFP 2024-OP02” in the subject line. No communication with any other staff or Board Member of the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority in regard to this Bid is allowed, except the point of contact.

RFP 2024-OP01 Reno-Sparks Livestock and Events Center – Purchase and Installation of a New Scoreboard.

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) is currently soliciting bids from qualified firm(s) for the following: Purchase and Installation of a New Scoreboard for the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center.

RFP 2024-OP01 Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center – Purchase and Installation of a New Scoreboard

Current Schedule

  • Request for Proposal Available – Wednesday, April 24, 2024
  • Questions Submissions Due – Wednesday, May 1, 2024 by 1 p.m. PDT
  • Responses to Questions Issued – Friday, May 3, 2024 by 5 p.m. PDT
  • Submission Deadline – Wednesday, May 15, 2024, by 10 a.m. PDT
  • Bid Opening Time – Wednesday, May 15 2024, at 10:10 p.m. PDT

If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Amy Pickens, apickens@visitrenotahoe.com, and reference “RFP 2024-OP01” in the subject line. No communication with any other staff or Board Member of the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority in regard to this Bid is allowed, except the point of contact.

RFP 2024-OP01 Reno-Sparks Livestock and Events Center – Purchase and Installation of a New Scoreboard.

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) is currently soliciting bids from qualified firm(s) for the following: Purchase and Installation of a New Scoreboard for the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center.

RFP 2024-OP01 Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center – Purchase and Installation of a New Scoreboard

Current Schedule

  • Request for Proposal Available – Wednesday, April 24, 2024
  • Questions Submissions Due – Wednesday, May 1, 2024 by 1 p.m. PDT
  • Responses to Questions Issued – Friday, May 3, 2024 by 5 p.m. PDT
  • Submission Deadline – Wednesday, May 15, 2024, by 10 a.m. PDT
  • Bid Opening Time – Wednesday, May 15 2024, at 10:10 p.m. PDT

If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Amy Pickens, apickens@visitrenotahoe.com, and reference “RFP 2024-OP01” in the subject line. No communication with any other staff or Board Member of the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority in regard to this Bid is allowed, except the point of contact.

RFP 2024-OP01 Reno-Sparks Livestock and Events Center – Purchase and Installation of a New Scoreboard.

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) is currently soliciting bids from qualified firm(s) for the following: Purchase and Installation of a New Scoreboard for the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center.

RFP 2024-OP01 Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center – Purchase and Installation of a New Scoreboard

Current Schedule

  • Request for Proposal Available – Wednesday, April 24, 2024
  • Questions Submissions Due – Wednesday, May 1, 2024 by 1 p.m. PDT
  • Responses to Questions Issued – Friday, May 3, 2024 by 5 p.m. PDT
  • Submission Deadline – Wednesday, May 15, 2024, by 10 a.m. PDT
  • Bid Opening Time – Wednesday, May 15 2024, at 10:10 p.m. PDT

If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Amy Pickens, apickens@visitrenotahoe.com, and reference “RFP 2024-OP01” in the subject line. No communication with any other staff or Board Member of the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority in regard to this Bid is allowed, except the point of contact.

RFP 2024-EXEC02 Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority Furnishing and Delivery of Alcoholic Beer, Malt Beverages and Pouring Rights for the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, National Bowling Stadium, and the Reno Events Center.

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) is currently soliciting bids from qualified firm(s) for the following: Furnishing and Delivery of Alcoholic Beer, Malt Beverages, and Pouring Rights for the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, National Bowling Stadium, and the Reno Events Center.

RFP 2024-EXEC02  Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority Delivery of Alcoholic Beer, Malt Beverages, and Pouring Rights

Current Schedule

  • Request for Proposal Available – Wednesday, January 17, 2024
  • Questions Submissions Due – Friday, January 26, 2024 by 10 a.m. PST
  • Responses to Questions Issued – Tuesday, January 30, 2024 by 5 p.m. PST
  • Submission Deadline – Thursday, February 8, 2024, by 10 a.m. PST
  • Bid Opening Time – Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 10:10 a.m. PST

If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Amy Pickens, apickens@visitrenotahoe.com, and reference “RFP 2024-EXEC02” in the subject line. No communication with any other staff or Board Member of the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority in regard to this Bid is allowed, except the point of contact.

RFP 2023-OP03 PWP-WA- 2023-439 Reno-Sparks Convention Center Sections D1, D2-1, and D2-2 Roof Replacement and Refurbishment Project

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) is currently soliciting bids from qualified firm(s) for the following: Reno-Sparks Convention Center Sections D1, D2-1, and D2-2 Roof Replacement and Refurbishment Project

RFP 2023-OP03 PWP-WA-2023-439 Reno-Sparks Convention Center Roof Replacement and Refurbishment Project

Current Schedule

  • Request for Proposal Available – Wednesday, July 12, 2023
  • Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting – Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 10 a.m. PDT
  • Questions Submissions Due – Tuesday, July 25, 2023, by 2 p.m. PDT
  • Responses to Questions Issued – Thursday, July 27, 2023, by 5 p.m. PDT
  • Submission Deadline – Thursday, August 10, 2023, by 2 p.m. PDT
  • Bid Opening Time – Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 2:10 p.m. PDT
  • Contract Recommendations to the Board of Directors – Thursday, August 24, 2023 (Tentative and subject to change)

Additional Information

If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Amy Pickens, apickens@visitrenotahoe.com, and reference “RFP 2023-OP03” in the subject line. No communication with any other staff or Board Member of the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority in regard to this Bid is allowed, except the point of contact.