REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Denver 420 Rally; SPONSORSHIP, PRODUCTION, AND MANAGEMENT
The Non-Profit Organization known as Annual Denver 420 Rally, FEIN 26-2210557
(hereinafter 420 Rally NPO), Semiautomatic Productions, LLC, a Colorado
Limited Liability Company (hereinafter Semiautomatic Productions), proudly
announce that they are accepting bids to sponsor and produce the premier 420 Rally
on the Earth, which has an unparalleled history as a cultural and entertainment
American institution. Last year, at the 2015 event, media estimates were that 100,000
people attended. As a first for 2016 event, there will be a ticket option for 7200
priority tickets and 300 VIP tickets at the front of the Main Stage area. It is expected
that these could be sold for $100-$200 for each day of the three-day event. Retail or
food booths are sold at $2,500-$3,500 for the weekend, and over 100 will be
available. Banner advertising is also sold at amounts ranging from $1,000-$50,000.
Website and Rally Program Guide advertising is also available. It is hoped that
bidders will be creative and articulate their special visions for the event.
Deadline for Proposals: No later than 12:00 noon February 10, 2016

Provisions and Minimum Requirements:

Parties intend to create an exclusive sponsorship and event management relationship
to effectuate and hold the annual rally, concert, event commonly and historically
held in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado, on and around April 20, commonly
known as 420. Time is of the essence in this agreement.
420 Rally NPO has all necessary governmental permits to hold the event, and
warrants it has the exclusive ability to accomplish same through the appropriate
governmental authorities. 420 Rally NPO shall also assist with event planning and
interface with contacts in both governmental licensing and permitting entities and
private entities to provide maximum continuity from past years' events. 420 Rally
NPO shall grant exclusive management and sponsorship rights to bid winner for the
entirety of the 2016 event. Yearly renewals are at mutual option subject to
requirements.
Bids shall specify desired percentage of ticket sales, booth rental, banner space,
concessions, souvenirs, advertising space, media, and other revenue sources. Bids
shall include a commitment to pay and/or have access to:
-a sponsorship fee and Master of Ceremonies Fee to 420 Rally NPO
and shall specify the amount;
-approximately $50,000.00 immediately to the City and County of
Denver to satisfy outstanding invoices from the 2015 Rally;
-a legal representation engagement retainer to Law Office of Corry &
Associates in the amount of $15,000.00;
-a minimum talent deposit of $200,000.00 to be held in escrow by bid
winner
-a production advance suggested minimum of $100,000.00 for
production costs including but not limited to employees, salaries,
fencing, portable restrooms, staging, insurance, security, cleanup,
waste disposal, maintenance, golf carts, radios, marketing, and so forth.
Bid winner shall warrant and promise that any event plans will include full and
complete compliance with all minimum security requirements or requests of any
governmental entity, including but not limited to U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, City and County of Denver Office of Emergency Management, or any
other governmental agency that makes any demand or request of any applicable
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security or health-related issues. Denver 420 Rally NPO will assist bid winner in
effectuating compliance with any such requirements. Bid winner will also
demonstrate ability to obtain appropriate liability and other insurance.
All bids shall be kept strictly confidential. Decision shall be publicly announced on
February 17, 2016. Bid winner shall be notified the day prior and agrees to
participate in release publicity on that day.
Other standard contractual provisions will apply, such as indemnification, droit
moral, non-waiver, severability, no assignment, and so forth.
Address to Submit Proposals:
Robert J. Corry, Jr., Attorney at Law
Law Office of Corry & Associates
437 West Colfax Ave., Suite 300
Denver, CO 80204
Rob@RobCorry.com
Tel. 303-634-2244
Fax 720-420-9084
(electronic mail is preferred method of submission; videos and large files please
deliver by USB to physical address, or by drop box)
In-person, face-to-face presentations are encouraged and appreciated, and can be
scheduled at any time prior to deadline by contacting the above, or Kayleigh Greer,
Administrative Assistant at kg@RobCorry.com or 303-634-2244.
Thank you for your interest.