2025-RFP-009YA - Sound & Stage Setup for City Events

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INTRODUCTION

Purpose

Sound & Stage Setup for City Events

Background

The City of Kyle will host multiple community events throughout 2025, featuring live entertainment, music, and cultural celebrations. The events require professional stage setup, and high-quality sound distribution around the parks.

General Submission Information

Requirements and submittals to this RFP are posted on the City of Kyle’s Procurement Portal https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofkyle

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, May 22, 2025 PRIOR TO 3:00 p.m.

Proposals may be submitted electronically at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofkyle

Any proposal received later than the specified time, whether delivered in-person or by mail will be disqualified. The City of Kyle will not be responsible for late delivery from the post office or delivery to any location other than the one specified above. Responders are encouraged to submit their proposals well ahead of opening time or follow up to confirm their proposals were received before the deadline.  The City further reserves its right to reject all proposals for any reason or any proposal that does not contain all the information requested in this RFP.

Potential responders may also submit a request for additional information or clarification to https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofkyle .  The deadline for questions is Thursday, May 8 at 5:00 p.m. Responses to questions will be posted to https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofkyle prior to the submission deadline.

PRE-OFFER CONFERENCE

Monday, May 5 at 1:00 pm on Microsoft Teams. Please visit https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofkyle for the link.

SCOPE OF WORK

This RFP will be awarding a contract for Sound & Stage Setup for City Events

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS & SCORING

The City will evaluate and rank the contractors based on the following selection criteria:

30 Points - Technical Approach & Work Plan

30 Points - Relevant Experience & Capacity

20 Points - Price

20 Points - Safety & Compliance Strategy