Annual Contract for Skilled / Certified Labor for Show/Stage Productions

This sealed‑bid solicitation seeks an annual contract to provide skilled and certified labor for show and stage productions at the Recreation and Parks Commission facilities in Baton Rouge. The contractor will furnish qualified personnel—including audio/sound designers, audio‑visual assistants, lighting designers, stage managers, stagehands, and follow‑spot operators—who must be certified on the agency’s existing production equipment and able to respond to production requests typically 30 days in advance. The contract is for an 18‑month period (July 1 2026 – December 31 2027) with possible two‑year renewals, and the award will be based on the lowest responsive bid. • Positions required: Audio/Sound Designer, Audio‑Visual Assistant, Lighting Designer, Stage Manager, Stagehand(s), Follow‑Spot Operator. • All labor must be certified on agency‑owned equipment (e.g., PreSonus StudioLive mixer, ETC Element 2 lighting console). • No subcontracting permitted; freelancers (1099) are acceptable. • Payment terms are Net 30 days after invoice; rates are to be proposed by the bidder (no preset unit prices). • Bids must be submitted by June 30, 2026 11:00 AM CST; questions were due June 18, 2026.