Graduation Venue

The Des Moines Independent Community School District is seeking a venue to host graduation ceremonies for its five area high schools. The venue should be able to accommodate 7,000 to 8,000 people, have adequate space for the senior class to assemble before the ceremony, and provide necessary services such as security, audio/visual equipment, and parking. The contract period will be for one year, with the option to renew for four additional years. The district is looking for a qualified firm to provide the highest quality venue at the lowest cost. • The venue must comply with all local and state code requirements. • The venue should be large enough to provide for a graduating class of 550 to 650 seniors, staff, orchestra, band and/or choir, plus family members and friends. • The venue will be required to have an adequate separate space for the senior class to assemble before the graduation ceremony begins. • The venue would need to be available the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. • The venue shall open doors at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the graduation ceremony. • The order of the graduation ceremonies by school will be at the discretion of the District.