Cultural District Manager Consulting services

Location:	Massachusetts
Posted:	Nov 6, 2026
Due:	Nov 23, 2026
Agency:	Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	BD-24-1654-ACCTP-ACCTP-135195
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Bid Number:

BD-24-1654-ACCTP-ACCTP-135195

Description:

Cultural District Manager Consulting services

Bid Opening Date:

11/23/2026 04:00:00 PM

Purchaser:

Steven Williams

Organization:

Town of Belchertown

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ACCTPAY - Accounts Payable

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ACCTP - Accounts Payable

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11/06/2026 04:00:00 PM

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OPEN

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Open Market

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Bulletin Desc:	The Town of Belchertown is soliciting proposals for a Cultural District Manager, to support the Creative Economy Committee in the designation and on-going management of a local Cultural District. Specifically, this role will assist with the completion and submittal of the Cultural District designation application.

Ship-to Address:

Steven Williams
Accounts Payable
2 Jabish Street
PO Box 610
Belchertown , MA 01007
US
Email: swilliams@belchertown.org
Phone: (413) 323-0410

Bill-to Address:

Steven Williams
Accounts Payable
2 Jabish Street
PO Box 610
Belchertown , MA 01007
US
Email: swilliams@belchertown.org
Phone: (413) 323-0410

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The Town of Belchertown is soliciting proposals for a Cultural District Manager, to support the Creative Economy Committee in the designation and on-going management of a local Cultural District. Specifically, this role will assist with the completion and submittal of the Cultural District designation application; assist with administrative oversight for the Cultural District operations, If approved, and work in support of the Creative Economy Committee that manages it; collaborate in the production of large annual community events; oversee marketing communications for activities occurring within the Cultural District; raise funds to ensure continued support for programs, marketing, and staffing; partner with Town Departments and community groups to implement cultural programs; support local economic development through cultural activities; and ensure activities are responsive to Cultural District mission and economic development goals. The Cultural District Manager will work directly under the Town Manager with support and guidance from the Town planner, and Community and Economic Development Planner, and regularly convene with Town leadership, members of the Creative Economy Committee, and other stakeholders in the process.

The consultant services sought are outlined in detail in the Scope of Services below. This role is expected to be part-time and run through June 30, 2027, with $49,500 in total project compensation. Proposals must remain valid until the award date of the contract for services herein sought. The Town of Belchertown shall be the Awarding and Contracting Authority. The Town may cancel this RFP, in whole or in part, at any time whenever such an act is deemed in its best interest. The Town will not be responsible for any costs incurred by a proposer in preparing and submitting a proposal in response to this RFP. Proposals must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 23, 2026.

Applicants should send proposals with a letter of interest detailing fit and related experience with the scope below, up to 3 past work examples, and an estimate for their consultant fees. Send proposals to Steven J. Williams, Town Manager at Swilliams@belchertown.org.

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Cultural District Manager Consulting services

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