Washington County seeks qualified individuals, organizations, or businesses to manage and produce its annual rodeo during the Fair in April 2027 under a one-year contract renewable annually by mutual agreement. Proposals will be scored on concept, experience, and proposed budget, worth 30, 30, and 40 points respectively. Sealed proposals labeled “County Rodeo Proposal” must reach the County Commission Office by 3:00 PM on October 19, 2026; the posting does not specify a timezone.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO, OMNIA, and Utah statewide cooperative contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Washington County, UT:There is no evidence of sole source awards over the $50,000 threshold. Skip this path and immediately pivot to a cooperative contracting strategy to accelerate procurement and reduce administrative burden, aligning with the county’s competitive bidding intent.
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Washington County has used cooperative purchasing before, but minimally. 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 Washington County
Washington County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included a public comment session regarding the management and operations of the Red Cliffs Shooting Range. Key agenda items included the approval of the consent agenda, which encompassed auditor claims, ordinance publications, and the disposal of surplus voting machines. The elections team was recognized with awards for operational excellence, specifically regarding the implementation of digital record retention and new ballot sorting technology. Additionally, the board approved several purchase requests for various county projects, including equipment for Legacy Park, road department infrastructure improvements, sediment removal, and geotechnical exploration reports.
Washington County Board of Commissioners Commissioner Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed a public comment regarding safety concerns and sanitary conditions on construction sites, leading to a petition for improved portable restroom facilities. The meeting included the ratification of several purchase requests for IT, sheriff, and road departments. The board also reviewed and adopted a resolution to update the community development and building fee schedule, noting that fees had not been adjusted since the late 1990s. Additionally, authorization was granted for the transfer of voting machines to another county.
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Washington County Board of Commissioners Commissioner Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the proclamation of Constitution Week. The Board discussed the establishment of a new Venues and Facilities Department intended to integrate management of the Dixie Center, Legacy Park, and the Shooting Sports Park for improved operational efficiency. Additionally, the Commissioners reviewed the financial performance of the County Fair and discussed the implementation of a new management and contracting model to address operational costs.
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