RFP 05-2026 – Ford Idaho Center Facility Operations & Venue Management Services
CWI seeks a 10-year agreement with the successful respondent (“Proposer,” “Respondent,” or “Offeror”) for the exclusive rights for facility management services at the Ford Idaho Center including the venues listed below. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to obtain information from and enter into a contract with a qualified firm to provide comprehensive management and operations services at the Ford Idaho Center.
RFP 05-2026 – Ford Idaho Center Facility Operations & Venue Management Services
| Event | Date(s)* |
|---|---|
| Request for Proposal Issued & Advertised | May 27 |
| On-Site Facility Walkthrough | Jun 10 |
| Question Period Ends | Jun 18 |
| Questions & Answers Posted | Jun 30 |
| Proposals Due | Jul 17 by 5 p.m. MT |
| Evaluation Period | Jul 20 – Aug 14 |
| Interviews | Aug 5 |
| Best & Final Offer (if requested) | Aug 7 |
| Intent to Award | Aug 17 – 24 |
| Anticipated Award | Sep 10 |
| Anticipated Contract Commencement | Oct 1 |
*Dates are subject to change.
RFP 06-2026 – Ford Idaho Center Food & Beverage, Concessions, Catering, & Premium Hospitality Services
CWI seeks proposals from qualified food and beverage operators to provide concessions, catering, premium hospitality, alcohol service support, vending, portable carts, and event hospitality services at the Ford Idaho Center. The selected contractor will be expected to improve revenue performance, service quality, menu variety, speed of service, local and regional vendor participation, premium hospitality, technology integration, reporting, and fan experience.
| Event | Date(s)* |
|---|---|
| Request for Proposal Issued & Advertised | May 27 |
| On-Site Facility Walkthrough | Jun 10 |
| Question Period Ends | Jun 18 |
| Questions & Answers Posted | Jun 30 |
| Proposals Due | Jul 17 by 5 p.m. MT |
| Evaluation Period | Jul 20 – Aug 14 |
| Interviews | Aug 5 |
| Best & Final Offer (if requested) | Aug 7 |
| Intent to Award | Aug 17 – 24 |
| Anticipated Award | Sep 10 |
| Anticipated Contract Commencement | Oct 1 |
*Dates are subject to change.
RFP 07-2026 – Ford Idaho Center & College of Western Idaho Sponsorship Sales, Activation, & Account Management Services
CWI seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide sponsorship sales, activation, fulfillment, and account management services for both Ford Idaho Center assets and broader CWI institutional assets, subject to CWI governance, approval rights, brand standards, and mission alignment. The selected contractor will be responsible for revenue generation, naming rights and entitlement opportunities, sponsor prospecting, go-to-market strategy, sales, activation, account management, renewal, reporting, and CWI approval coordination.
| Event | Date(s)* |
|---|---|
| Request for Proposal Issued & Advertised | May 27 |
| On-Site Facility Walkthrough | Jun 10 |
| Question Period Ends | Jun 18 |
| Questions & Answers Posted | Jun 30 |
| Proposals Due | Jul 17 by 5 p.m. MT |
| Evaluation Period | Jul 20 – Aug 14 |
| Interviews | Aug 5 |
| Best & Final Offer (if requested) | Aug 7 |
| Intent to Award | Aug 17 – 24 |
| Anticipated Award | Sep 10 |
| Anticipated Contract Commencement | Oct 1 |
*Dates are subject to change.
RFQ 01-2026 – Nampa Campus Master Plan
CWI is seeking proposals from qualified firms to develop a comprehensive Master Development Plan for the Nampa Campus, including the Aspen Creek property, Ford Idaho Center property, and Nampa Micron Education Center. This effort is intended to guide future growth and ensure CWI’s facilities function as a cohesive, connected campus environment.
RFQ 01-2026 – Nampa Campus Master Plan
| Event | Date(s)* |
|---|---|
| Request for Proposal Issued & Advertised | Feb 6 & 13 |
| Qualifications Due | Mar 5 |
| Qualification Evaluation Period | Mar 6 – 20 |
| Select Best Qualifier for Negotiation | By end of March |
*Dates are subject to change.
RFP 04-2026 – Interpretive Services
CWI seeks licensed American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters to provide interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing students and community members at CWI classes and events. All interpreters must meet Idaho licensure requirements and hold a current license through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (IDOPL).
RFP 04-2026 – Interpretive Services RFP 04-2026 – Questions & Answers
| Event | Date(s)* |
|---|---|
| Request for Proposal Issued & Advertised | Apr 3 & 10 |
| Question Period Ends | Apr 17 |
| Questions & Answers Posted | Apr 22 |
| Proposals Due | May 8 by 5 p.m. MT |
| Evaluation Period | May 11 – 22 |
| Tentative Interviews for Selected Proposals | May 26 – 27 |
| Intent to Award | May 28 |
*Dates are subject to change.