Proposal for Multi-Year Professional Rodeo Livestock Contracting and Rodeo Production for Year 2027, 2028, and 2029

The Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources is requesting proposals for a multi-year professional rodeo livestock contracting and rodeo production services contract for the 78th, 79th, and 80th Navajo Nation Fair Rodeos, to be held in 2027, 2028, and 2029. The contract will include: * Providing professional rodeo livestock contracting and rodeo production services for six days of Indian Rodeo production, including one slack performance * Providing personnel, contract help, rodeo entertainment, bilingual rodeo announcer, video, sound, and livestock required for the event * Performing social media marketing and promotion of the Annual Navajo Nation Fair Rodeos and educational promotion of the sport of rodeo Proposals must include: * Name, address, telephone, and fax numbers of the proposer * Brief history of the proposer, including general background of the business, financial, and other resources, and experience in professional rodeo livestock contracting and rodeo production services * Proposer's statement of qualifications * Copies of certifications/licenses * Subcontractor listing (names and addresses) * Signature of an official authorized to obligate the proposer * List of number of livestock to be used * Cost proposal (in a separate sealed envelope) * Commercial liability, worker's compensation, and auto insurance * Proof of Navajo preference, if any The selection process will be a two-step process: 1. Proposal evaluation: A proposal evaluation team will evaluate proposals based on factors such as proposer's qualifications, capability to provide quality and quantity of livestock, experience of professional rodeo production personnel, and assurance to comply with all applicable Navajo Nation laws and regulations. 2. Price negotiation: The owner will develop a maximum feasible cost (MFC) and negotiate with the most qualified proposers to arrive at a reasonable cost. The contract will be awarded to the most qualified and responsible proposer, and the total negotiated cost will be utilized in comparing proposals and selecting the successful proposer. Key dates: * Proposal due date: November 20, 2025, 5:00 P.M. (MST) * Proposal evaluation and selection: November 26, 2025 * Notice of award to vendor: November 24, 2025 The Navajo Nation reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the RFP and to reject any or all proposals whenever such rejection is deemed to be in the best interests of the Navajo Nation.