Rental and Operation of Production Company Stage Equipment

The Lakewood Board of Education seeks a qualified production‑company to provide, install, operate, and dismantle stage‑production equipment across roughly 150 non‑public schools for the 2025‑2026 school year. The contract is a time‑and‑materials, “as‑needed” arrangement with a maximum value of $141,575, fully funded by federal Title IV money. The vendor must supply a wide range of lighting, audio, video, and rigging gear (or approved equivalents), deliver and remove it during normal business hours, and provide skilled technicians for set‑up, operation, and break‑down. All bids must be sealed and submitted by 10:00 a.m. on 23 January 2026; a 10 % bid bond (capped at $20 k) and extensive insurance and certification documentation are required. The award period runs until 30 June 2026, with optional renewals for two additional school years if funding remains.