HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. 2019 CRC RFP Scorecard and Application 07112018SCORECARD:
RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL & COMMUNITY EVENTS
2019 RFP Process
Points
Rating
0-10
0-5
0-10
0-10
0-5
0-10
Timing 0-5
Demographic Fit 0-5
Community Enrichment 0-5
Producer Qualifications 0-10
Rev: 06/26/2018 100
Brand Fit
0-15
0-10
Potential to Increase Room
Nights and Revenues
Continues to evolve by delivering fresh content, enhanced
experiences
Marketing Strength Extent and quality of promotional and marketing "reach"
Growth Potential
What is the community involvement opportunity and/or
lasting community benefit?
Attracts target markets for visitors and community
members
Maximum Score
Proven quality, knowledge and resources to sustain and
grow the event
Criteria
Increase sales tax tevenue
Potential to leverage media exposure and attract
sponsorship support
From guests outside Colorado
From guests within Colorado, focus on Front Range
From international guests
Optimize calendar
Promotes an atmosphere of vitality, fun and celebration
Supports the Vail brand
Supports the mission and vision of the Vail Town Council
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EVENT & APPLICANT OVERVIEW
0. Email contact
lwaniuk@vailgov.com
1. What is the name of your event/program?
TEST TEST TEST TEST
2. Please select the event category for your RFP.
Community, Recreation & Cultural (CRC)
3. Is this a new event or program?
4. Are you a first time submitter for the Town of Vail Commission on Special Events
funding program?
5. Amount of 2018 funding requested
6. Proposed Event/Program Start Date
7. Proposed Event/Program End Date
7.a. If you have more than a single date range, please list all your event/program
dates here in this format MM/DD:
2019
Add question: Have you applied for Vail Town Council Funding or In-Kind
support?If yes, how much and what type of In-Kind?
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8. Are your event/program dates set or could they changed?
9. Name of person completing the application
9a. Title of person completing the application
10. Provide name of person or entity to whom the funding check will be cut.
11. Mailing Address Street
12. City
13. State
14. Zip Code
15. Telephone number
16. Email address
17. Event/program and/or organization website
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18. Number of years organization has been in business
19. Organization's Mission Statement
20. Organization's Tax Status
21. If applicable, please attach current State Department of Revenue Certificate with
this application.
22. Does the event or program benefit a charity or organization?
EVENT DESCRIPTION
1. Is this a new or existing event/program in Vail?
2. Please provide a detailed description of the event/program and its activities.
3. Please list the specific venues that you plan to utilize, including dates and times,
and whether or not you have contacted them to confirm availability. The Event
Producer is responsible for booking and securing any necessary venues.
4. Do you plan to use Vail Recreation District Facilities?
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5. If any of the event/program takes place outside of the Town of Vail, please explain
where the event will take place and why.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES
1. Which of these environmental practices will you commit to executing at your
event/program?
2. Please describe your commitment to environmental sustainability and detail
measures that will be taken during your event to ensure minimal environmental
impact and sustainable best practices.
EVENT/PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
1. Number of participants (athletes, artists, exhibitors, etc.) anticipated
2. Number of volunteers needed
3. Number of event/program staff
4. Estimate of total number of spectators/attendees anticipated
SCORECARD CRITERIA QUESTIONS
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1. Estimate the number of Colorado destination guests your event/program will
bring to Vail
2. Estimate the number of destination guests from outside Colorado your
event/program will bring to Vail
3. Estimate the number of international guests your event/program will bring to Vail
4. Does your event/program have the opportunity to drive group business? Please
describe.
5. How will your event/program increase sales tax in Vail?
6.CRC - Brand Fit: How will your event or program support the Vail brand?
7. CRC - Event Timing: How is it the right event/program at the right time?
8. CRC - Demographic: How will the event/program optimize visitor mix? (age,
income, demographic targets per research data)
9. CRC - Community Enrichment: What is the lasting community involvement
opportunity and/or lasting community benefit of the event/program?
Update question: Estimate the number of destination guests from within Colorado, with a focus on
the Front Range that your event/program will bring to Vail
DELETE THIS QUESTION
Add Question and move both up to #1 spot:
Brand Fit: How will your event support the mission and vision
of the Vail Town Council?
Update question: How will your event/program attract target markets of both visitors and
community members?
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10. CRC - Growth Potential: How will the event/program deliver fresh content?
(Fresh content means new programming, entertainers, adding additional days and
activities.)
11. CRC - Growth Potential: How will the event/program atmosphere and activities
provide a fun experience?
12. CRC - Marketing Strength: What is the marketing reach for the event/program?
You will be asked more marketing questions in a future section. (Reach refers to the
total number of different people or households exposed, at least once, to a medium
during a given period.)
13. CRC - Marketing Strength: How will the event/program leverage media exposure
and sponsorship?
14. CRC - Producer Qualifications: Explain the event/program producer ’s quality,
knowledge and resources to sustain and grow the event.
EVENT ECONOMIC IMPACT
1. Potential benefits to the Town of Vail - Estimate number of room nights for your
event or program.
2. Potential benefits to the Town of Vail - Estimate increased spending generated by
your event or program.
Update question: How will your event/program attract target markets of both visitors and
community members?
Update question: How will the event/program promote an atmosphere of vitality, fun and celebration?
Update question: What is the potential for the event/program to leverage media exposure and attract
sponsorship support?
Update question: Potential benefits to the Town of Vail - Estimate increased spending
generated by your event or program.
Example: Increased spend by attendees in restaurants, shops, lodging or activities.
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3. Potential benefits to the Town of Vail - What estimated return on investment (ROI)
in dollars should the Town of Vail expect? (ROI in this case refers to for each dollar
the event/program is funded, how many dollars will be received by the Town of Vail
from event impact.)
4. Explanation of how you will direct prospective attendees to book lodging within
the Town of Vail and a description of how you will track the number of lodging
nights generated.
BUDGET
Using the provided budget template, provide a detailed estimated event/program budget, including anticipated
revenues and expenses.
1. Describe how you will use the funds requested from the CSE.
2. Please upload the provided complete event/program budget template here.
3. What percentage % of the total event/program budget is the CSE being asked to
fund?
4. If the event/program is not funded at full request, how will the event change with
a lower funding allocation?
5. Should the CSE decide not to support this event/program at all, will it still occur?
Example: Estimated ROI - Formula: # of attendees x total average spending = $
(2000 attendees) x ($240 daily spend ) = $480,000
REMINDER: Per the CSE funding agreement, the event producer is REQUIRED to direct
attendees to book in Town of Vail hotels and lodges.
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6. What percentage % of the total event/program revenue do you expect the event
itself to generate? (i.e. ticket sales, merchandise, food and alcohol sales, etc.)
7. Do you intend to host the event or program in Vail beyond 2018?
MARKETING
Please upload your event/program marketing plan and budget, include strategy,
channel, method, budget and execution dates.
1. Objectives: What are you trying to accomplish through your marketing efforts?
2. Strategy: How will you meet your objectives?
3. Audience: Who is your audience? (You may choose more than one.)
4. Persona: Who is your target?
5. Activation: Detail activation opportunities to promote your event or program.
(Definition of Activation: Create an expanded presence throughout the community
and stimulate the participation of the merchants, restaurants, bars and lodges.)
6. Channels: Which of these channels will you utilize to promote your event or
program? (You may select more than one.)
Update question: What dollar amount of the total event/program revenue do you expect the
event itself to generate? (ticket sales, merchandise, food and alcohol sales, etc.)
Delete this question - it's a duplicate of the question above.
Update question: Detail in town/in village activation opportunities...
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7. Please list contact information for your Media Relations or Public Relations sta or rm.
7a. Name
7b. Telephone Number
7c. Email Address
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
1. What is the dollar $ amount of sponsorships and/or partnerships from other
sources reflected in the event/program budget?
1a. What is the dollar $ amount of in-kind services or items provided from sponsors
or partners?
2. Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners.
3. Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners.
4. Please upload your sponsorships/partnerships presentation, pitch deck or letter.
(Document sent to prospective partners or sponsors which provides benefits for
participating in your event/program.)
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REQUEST FOR FACILITY RENTAL FEE RELIEF FROM THE TOWN
OF VAIL
This form does not guarantee approval of requested listed facilities. This is your ONLY opportunity to apply for
2018 rental relief for facilities, no other requests will be accepted.
Please note that certain town services are not available as in-kind, such as permit fees, barricade rental, banner
fees, extra duty police o cers, Zero Hero,etc.
1. Do you need facility rental relief?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Are there any questions you have for the CSE or other things you'd like to share
with the board that are not included in the application?
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Organization rosters naming all officers, board of directors and respective
positions as relevant
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
List any URLs where additional information can be found, including photos, videos
or other content relevant to your application.
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Upload any other relevant materials such as: event photos, videos, PR coverage,
articles, sample event branding
Upload any other relevant materials such as: event photos, videos, PR coverage,
articles, sample event branding
Upload any other relevant materials such as: event photos, videos, PR coverage,
articles, sample event branding
RFP QUESTIONS AND KEY MEETING DATES
We encourage questions about the RFP to be sent via email to Laura Waniuk - lwaniuk@vailgov.com. Phone calls
for further discussion can be scheduled over email as well.
Monday, August 28: Questions about the RFP are due via email. Friday, September 1: Submitted questions and
answers will be emailed to applicants.
Qualifying applications will be reviewed and producers interviewed by the CSE at a special meeting on Monday,
October 9, 2017. Final funding allocations will be determined by the CSE at a special meeting on Wednesday,
October 18, 2017. The Town Council will review the funding allocations on Tuesday, November 7. Applicants will be
noti ed of their preliminary funding allocations on Wednesday, November 8.
Applicants will be noti ed of their nal funding status after Monday, December 18, which is the last date for the
Vail Town Council to call up any funding decisions.
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