Riverton City is seeking proposals for a rodeo contractor to manage the upcoming Riverton Town Days Rodeo, according to a request for quotation released October 15. The event is scheduled to take place June 24, 25, and 26, 2027.
The procurement process for the rodeo contract will be determined through a proposal format. The evaluation will be based on three specific factors: the proposed fee, which carries a 40% weight; the contractor's experience, also weighted at 40%; and the proposed approach, which accounts for 20% of the total score.
Interested vendors are required to submit a maximum of 12 single-sided pages of qualifications, excluding resumes. Submissions must include details regarding the number of years in business, the experience of all involved personnel, and the specific livestock to be used, such as the number of animals in each event. Additionally, contractors must provide a description of how they secure event participants and a statement detailing their understanding of the event and their proposed approach.
The scope of services requested by Riverton City includes the provision of various livestock, including bareback horses, saddle bronc horses, bulls, calves, steer wrestling cattle, and team roping cattle. The contractor is also responsible for providing pick-up men, bullfighters, a secretary, timers, judges, an announcer, and entertainment such as a funnyman.
Additional requirements for the contractor include providing all necessary equipment for timed events, such as an electronic eye, and assistance for livestock, including chute help, a chute boss, and stripping help. The contractor must also maintain liability insurance for the rodeo event.
Riverton City will provide several resources for the event, including EMTs, facilities, a sound and announcing system, water troughs, livestock feed, barrels for barrel racing, an office, advertising, and ticket takers for the manned entry gates.
The contract for the rodeo services is expected to be a one-year agreement, with the possibility of up to four one-year renewals or extensions at the discretion of the City. The contract award is subject to the city's purchasing ordinance and the evaluation of proposals based on the specified criteria.
Quotations for the rodeo contractor must be received by Riverton City by October 28, 2026. Inquiries regarding the request for quotation can be directed to Craig Calvert at ccalvert@rivertoncity.com.
