High Performance Mobile Stage

The City of Ennis is requesting bids for a High Performance Mobile Stage . See ITB 26-112-08 on the City's OpenGov portal. Bids are due before 1:00 pm on Monday, March 2, 2026 .

The unit must feature an approximate 24’ x 20’ performance deck, integrated roof structure, and appropriate hydraulic lifting capabilities, and a manufacturer-certified rigging load capacity. The stage and system must be trailer-mounted, road-legal, and fully self-supporting without external ballast.

The mobile stage shall be designed to support professional production equipment. The stage must be suitable for outdoor use with wind resistance - with or without wind walls, meet applicable building and structural standards (IBC/NBC), and provide integrated rigging points, side trusses, and banner/display capabilities suitable for concerts, festivals, and civic events.

The City of Ennis hosts multiple large-scale community events and music festivals each year that draw thousands of visitors to downtown and surrounding public venues. These events serve as drivers of tourism, downtown attraction, community identity, and regional visibility. Signature events require professional-grade staging infrastructure capable of safely supporting live music performances, public ceremonies, and community programming in an outdoor setting.

The city is pursuing to strengthen long-term event infrastructure and reduce lifecycle costs. This investment supports Ennis’ broader economic development, tourism, and downtown activation objectives by ensuring that the City has reliable, professional-grade staging capacity for concerts, civic events, community programming, and celebrations throughout the year.