Manhattan's Union Square Partnership is looking for a firm to plan, manage and run its "Summer in the Square" series staged a day a week for nine weeks beginning in June.

union squareAccording to an RFP, the purpose of the events is to "enliven Union Square Park and provide free entertainment and events for residents and visitors" and to increase exposure to the neighboring community.

The Partnership wants a program that is "iconic, artistic, eye-catching of both the historic nature of the area and the modern day significance and composition of the district and its constituents."

A typical day for past Summer in the Squares featured (yoga, crossfit training, salsa, ballet, jazz) with the first activitiy beginning at 7 am. and ending at 8 pm.

Respondents to the RFP are asked to provide two budget parameters: one up to $50K and the other from $50K to $200K.

Proposal submissions go to Scott Hobbs; deputy director; Union Square Partnership; 4 Irving Pl., Rm. 751; NYC 10003 by Dec. 8.