On-Site Event Production and Staging Services Contract Pool

The North Dakota State Procurement Office's On-Site Event Production and Staging Services Contract (Contract #329) provides a comprehensive, streamlined task order process for procuring professional event production services. The vehicle covers a wide range of technical event support capabilities, including stage design, lighting, sound, video production, and technical labor. Eligible entities such as state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, governmental boards, nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, and the International Peace Garden can utilize this contract to request event production services through a standardized task order process.

The contract is a multi-award vehicle featuring pre-approved vendors, with a performance period from February 24, 2025, to March 1, 2027. Task orders are categorized by project size, with contracts under $50,000 allowing direct vendor assignment and projects over $50,000 requiring competitive selection among at least two vendors. While specific vendor pricing is not fully disclosed, the contract allows for both hourly and fixed-bid project structures. Vendors must submit detailed proposals including personnel information, pricing, and adherence to contract terms, with evaluation criteria focusing on project solution (30 points), design concepts (30 points), and cost (40 points). The contract covers the entire state of North Dakota and provides flexibility for agencies to procure event production services through purchase orders or purchasing cards.