2027 Historic Cemetery Tours

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a qualified contractor to design, staff, and operate historically accurate, informative, and entertaining nighttime tours of three historic Boston cemeteries (Copps Hill, Granary Burying Ground, and Kings Chapel Burying Grounds) for the 2027 season. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of tour delivery, including research, script development, guide recruitment and training, marketing, ticketing, and on‑site execution during the event window from September 28 2026 to October 22 2026. The engagement is a “Sell Event” format, meaning the contractor will sell tickets directly to the public and retain revenue per the terms negotiated with the city. • Event dates: 09/28/2026 – 10/22/2026 (approximately 24 days) • Scope: historical research, interpretive script creation, guide staffing, marketing, ticket sales, on‑site tour operations • Locations: Copps Hill, Granary Burying Ground, Kings Chapel Burying Grounds (Boston, MA) • Contract type: RFx (sell‑event) – contractor assumes revenue risk/collection • Expected deliverables: daily tour schedule, staff rosters, promotional materials, financial reporting • No multiple bids allowed; single‑bid submission only.