Westerner Park RISING STARS Junior Canadian Finals

Request for Proposal –

4847A 19 Street Red Deer, AB T4R 2N7 P 403.343.7800 F 403.341.4699 W westernerpark.ca

Introduction Westerner Park is soliciting proposals for a stock contractor to supply rough stock and timed event livestock for the Rising Stars Junior . The contractor(s) chosen must be capable of supplying stock for the Rising Stars Wild Card qualifying rodeo Saturday August 25, 2018 and the Rising Stars Junior Canadian Finals Rodeo Saturday November 3, 2018. Westerner Park is seeking livestock contractors who are able to provide stock suitable to a junior rodeo focusing on youth 18 years old and under competing in amateur and High School Rodeo Associations across . Proposals will be accepted for either timed event, roughstock or both. Key Dates Rising Stars “Wild Card” Rodeo – Saturday August 25, 2018 – Stockmen’s Arena

• Events to include: 1. Bareback 2. Saddlebronc 3. Tie Down 4. Junior Bulls 5. 6. 7.

• Limit of 40 entries per event

Rising Stars Junior Canadian Finals Rodeo – Saturday November 3, 2018 - Centrium

• Events to include: 1. Bareback 2. Saddlebronc 3. Tie Down 4. Junior Bulls 5. Team Roping 6. Steer Wrestling 7. Barrel Racing

• Limit of 7 entries per event

The August 25, 2018 performance will be held in the Stockmen’s Pavilion at Westerner Park. The November 3, 2018 performance will be held in the Centrium at Westerner Park. Penning may be different for each performance date.

Cost

• The price you submit will include all fees including G.S.T. • Include any and all trucking charges • Include any and all charges for bullfighters and pickup men • Please supply a cost breakdown based on each performance date • If your proposal is supplying all stock please supply a cost breakdown based on timed event and roughstock.

4847A 19 Street Red Deer, AB T4R 2N7 P 403.343.7800 F 403.341.4699 W westernerpark.ca

Stock

• Each applicant must demonstrate their qualifications as a stock contractor by providing names of other events they have supplied stock for. • The contractor selected by Westerner Park will be required to provide all stock and stock management personnel necessary including pickup men and bullfighters. • The contractor will supply all feed required, Westerner Park will supply the penning, bedding and have fresh water available. • Contractor selected must have the ability and availability to provide stock Saturday August 25, 2018 & Saturday November 3, 2018. • All stock shall be selected for suitability to a junior rodeo event. A sufficient quantity of livestock must be provided to ensure enough livestock for each competitor as well as re-ride stock.

Insurance

• The contractor shall provide a minimum of $2 million of comprehensive general liability insurance with Westerner Exposition Association be named as an additional insured per occurrence and shall maintain such insurance until final payment.

Submission guidelines Proposals should include:

• Name, address, telephone, and email • Date of submission • Brief history of experience • Number of Livestock (horses, bulls, and roping steers and calves) to be supplied • All costs • Proof of Insurance

• Please submit proposals to the Agriculture Events Assistant Manger • Tenders must be received by 4:30pm July 9, 2018 submissions received after this date will not be considered. • Low bid may not necessarily be awarded the contract • Westerner Park reserves the right to award only one of the performance dates • Westerner Park reserves the right to reject any submission for any reason • Any questions or required clarification or interpretation of any section within the RFP must address these issues in writing to Christina Sturgeon, Agriculture Events Assistant Manager at [email protected] on or before 4:30pm June 29, 2018 • Submissions may be delivered via mail or email

Westerner Park reserves the right to conduct relevant inquires, investigation and reference checks regarding the Contractor. Westerner Park reserves the right to select any offer believed to be in the best interest of Westerner Park, or, its complete discretion, to decline all offers.

4847A 19 Street Red Deer, AB T4R 2N7 P 403.343.7800 F 403.341.4699 W westernerpark.ca

4847A 19 Street Red Deer, AB T4R 2N7 P 403.343.7800 F 403.341.4699 W westernerpark.ca