Skilled and Certified Labor Services for Show and Stage Productions

The East Baton Rouge Parish government authority in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is seeking skilled and certified labor services for show and stage productions. The agency requires these professional services to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality technical execution of its live events, meetings, and presentations. The selected contractor will perform all requested services offsite. The scope of work covers six distinct production roles to support various events. The agency requires an Audio/Sound Designer to plan and provide sound effects, including sourcing existing music or working with hired composers. An Audio Visual Assistant must manage the setup, operation, and maintenance of audio, video, and lighting equipment, which includes delivering gear, troubleshooting technical issues, and managing microphones, projectors, and video feeds. The agency also requires a Lighting Designer to create artistic and technical lighting concepts, produce lighting plots, select equipment, and program cues. A Stage Manager must serve as the central communication hub, handle scheduling, record blocking, call technical cues, and manage props and sets. Additionally, the project requires Stagehands for the setup, operation, and teardown of technical equipment and scenery, alongside Follow Spot Operators to manually track performers with high-intensity light. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is currently looking for proposals to determine the cost of these services. The provided source material does not contain key dates or specific evaluation criteria for this opportunity.