Active SLED Opportunity · MICHIGAN · OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

    Santa Clause Performer for MBH

    Issued by Oakland University
    educationRFQOakland UniversitySol. 9178469010
    Open · 6d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    6
    due Jun 29, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jun 15, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Oakland University
    education
    NAICS CODE
    711510
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Oakland University seeks a professional costumed Santa Claus performer for multiple December events, with an option for Mrs. Claus. Contract is for one year with annual extensions through 2030. Services are generally required between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on designated event dates.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    9178469010
    Type / RFx
    RFQ
    Status
    Active
    Level
    education
    Published Date
    June 15, 2026
    Due Date
    June 29, 2026
    NAICS Code
    711510AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    Oakland University
    Agency
    Oakland University

    Description

    The selected contractor shall provide a professional, costumed Santa Claus performer, with the option to provide a costumed Mrs. Claus performer upon request. The contractor must be available to provide services on multiple dates during the month of December. Oakland University is interested in contracting with a Santa for one year with the option to extend the agreement one year at a time through December 2030. Santa Claus will be stationed in a designated area within The Hall, such as the Ballroom or Dining Room, as determined by the University. The contractor shall maintain all required insurance coverage and provide proof of insurance upon request. Both performers shall be permitted either: Two (2) fifteen-minute breaks, or One (1) break not to exceed thirty (30) minutes, at a mutually agreed-upon time during each event day. Daily event hours may vary; however, services will generally be required between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on designated Santa Saturday event dates. These hours correspond with the beginning and conclusion of public tours and special event activities. **Solicitation Type**: RFQ - Request for Quote (Informal) **Source ID**: PU.AC.USA.2447854.C15811276 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 06/22/2026 02:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Owner Organization**: Oakland University **Solicitation Number**: 00304 **Reference Number**: 0000427757 **Pricing**: Lump sum **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | No | No |

    Key dates

    1. June 15, 2026Published
    2. June 29, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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