This open RFP seeks one or more contractors to provide talent booking and entertainment procurement for the Deschutes County Fair main stage and other large concerts at the First Interstate Center. The scope includes contract administration, negotiation, coordination, and related support services. Bid Locker identifies it as a services RFP issued through Procurement, not a grant program, with a listed price range of $400,000-$700,000.
Deschutes County is issuing a competitive RFP to secure one (1) or more contractors to manage one (1) or more Adult Foster Homes in properties owned by Deschutes County Behavioral Health. The County is purchasing and/or renovating two separate homes, and proposers may offer to manage either one or both, with each home having potential capacity for up to five residents. The posting classifies the opportunity as a Services RFP and describes licensed home operations and daily supports including meals, medication administration and monitoring, activities-of-daily-living assistance, behavioral and crisis support, care coordination, resident care-plan implementation, and transition planning, while stating that no county funds will be paid to contractors.
Deschutes County issued this open RFP to secure one or more contractors to operate a safe, fully operational carnival for the Deschutes County Fair, including rides, games, and concessions. The Bid Locker posting identifies it as an RFP in the Services category and shows proposals due October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time. The posting lists a primary document named "Carnival Operator RFP.pdf," but provides only a ZIP-download control rather than a direct PDF URL; it is a competitive solicitation, not a grant program.
Sole Source:If sale is less than around $10,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell or BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Deschutes County has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., documented membership/past use of Sourcewell). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Deschutes County
Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting
Date: Aug 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several departmental updates, including the implementation of centralized scheduling for clinical efficiency, new engagement specialist hires, and the upcoming launch of the Courtney Clinic. Financial and contractual milestones were reviewed, noting budget approvals and CCO contract negotiations. The board also covered the stabilization center's performance, the development of youth and adult residential facilities, the transition to 988 for crisis lines, and the expansion of peer leadership and co-occurring treatment programs. Additionally, the board discussed the completion of the local courthouse project and plans for coordinating with the community clinic.
Dashuitz County Board Of Commissioners Wednesday Meeting
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered several agenda items, including commissioner announcements regarding an upcoming Energy Trust of Oregon presentation, community traffic safety concerns, and local events. The board approved the first reading of Ordinance 2026-015 concerning a comprehensive plan limited remand. Furthermore, the board held deliberations on the Last Man Last Ranch remand application, which involves a proposed zone change from Exclusive Farm Use to Rural Industrial and compliance with Goal 5 scenic resource protections.
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The board discussed challenges with current state 'clear and objective' housing standards hindering ADU development, commissioner updates regarding local infrastructure projects and legislative conferences, and approval of a consent agenda involving property insurance. A significant portion of the meeting focused on reviewing and drafting a letter to the Office of Management and Budget in response to proposed new federal grant administration regulations, highlighting potential impacts on county oversight, grant continuity, and compliance requirements.
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