Request for Proposals – Rodeo Stock Contractor

The Three Forks Rodeo Arena (TFRA) Board of Directors is soliciting proposals/bids to provide stock and rodeo personnel for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 Three Forks Rodeo from qualified Northern Rodeo Association Stock Contractors.  Upon selection of a contractor, the City of Three Forks and the selected contractor shall enter into a service agreement which, together with the contractor’s proposal and proof of liability insurance shall constitute the entire Agreement between the parties.

DETAILS: The Three Forks Rodeo (TFR) is always held the third weekend of July annually, on both Friday and Saturday nights starting at 7PM.  There is slack on Friday morning as well at 8AM.  The TFR is located at 95691 MT Hwy 2, Three Forks, MT.  Dates are as follows:

• July 17 & 18, 2026
• July 16 & 17, 2027
• July 14 & 15, 2028

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Stock Contractor shall bring rough stock and timed event stock that have had previous rodeo experience, and enough stock for all rodeo events. Stock shall meet NRA requirements and guidelines.  Stock Contractor shall arrive at TFR no earlier than Thursdays prior to the Rodeos and shall depart no later than 5PM on Sunday following the Rodeos.

Submittals shall include:

• Rough Stock
• Timed Event Stock
• 2 Bull Fighters (Provide Name)
• 3 Pickup Men (Provide Name)
• Rough Stock Chute Help
• Secretary
• Announcer (Provide Name)
• 2 Timers
• 2 Judges
• Funnyman or Clown (Provide Name)

Stock Contractor shall provide production coordination and collaboration at least two (2) hours before rodeo each evening with the Announcer, Chute Boss and TFRA Committee personnel.

Stock Contractor volunteers, laborers and all other persons associated and/or affiliated with the Contractor shall indemnify Three Forks Rodeo, the City of Three Forks, its sponsors, elected officials, employees and volunteers harmless from any claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the performance of this Agreement.

Three Forks Rodeo will provide:

• Parking and Electrical Hookups for the Stock Contractor
• Contract Acts
• Gatemen
• Feed and water for Stock
• Tractor and Water to Work Arena
• Staff to Operate Tractor/Water Truck

PROPOSAL/BID PREPARATION & SUBMITTAL: Include Company Name, Contact Name and Phone Number, Email Address, Mailing Address, Total Bid Amount, and Any Additional Terms.  Please note if anything requested above is omitted and why.  Submit to: Three Forks Rodeo, PO Box 187, Three Forks, MT 59752 or email to [email protected] no later than 5PM on September 26, 2025.  Questions may be directed to [email protected] or 406-272-3716.