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 services to ensure the professional setup, technical execution, and teardown of live events, theater productions, and concerts. The requested work will be performed offsite. The scope of work covers six specific labor roles to support various production needs. The agency requires an Audio/Sound Designer to plan and provide sound effects, including sourcing recorded music or working with a composer. An Audio Visual Assistant must deliver, set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain audio, video, and lighting equipment for meetings and presentations. The agency also requires a Lighting Designer to create artistic and technical lighting concepts, produce plots, select equipment, and program cues. To manage production operations, the agency requires a Stage Manager to serve as the central communication hub, handle scheduling, record blocking, call cues, and manage props. Stagehands must perform the physical setup, operation, and teardown of technical equipment and scenery. Finally, a Follow Spot Operator must manually track performers with high-intensity light, perform pre-show equipment checks, and execute precise lighting cues. 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 establish pricing. The source document does not contain evaluation criteria or key dates for this opportunity.