LocationScouting_FY18 FilmRFRNotification~1.docx

MASSACHUSETTS MARKETING PARTNERSHIP/

MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM/

MASSACHUSETTS FILM OFFICE

MASS FILM LOCATION SCOUTING NOTIFICATION

Document Title: Location Scouting for the Massachusetts Film Office

COMMBUYS Bid Number: BD-18-1100-MMP01-MMP01-18437 Agency Document Number: 2018-MOTT-05

FISCAL YEAR 2018

Issue Date: July 25, 2017

LPlease Note: This is a single document associated with a complete Bid (also referred to as Solicitation) that can be found on www.COMMBUYS.com. All Bidders are responsible for reviewing and adhering to all information, forms and requirements for the entire Bid, which are all incorporated into the Bid. Bidders may also contact the COMMBUYS Helpdesk at COMMBUYS@state.ma.us or the COMMBUYS Helpline at 1-888-MA-STATE. The Helpline is staffed from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday Eastern Standard or Daylight time, as applicable, except on federal, state and Suffolk county holidays.

Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT)/ Massachusetts Film Office (MFO)

Address

10 Park Plaza, Suite 4510, Boston, MA 02116

Procurement Contact Person

Catherine Onasanya

Telephone Number

617-973-8402

Fax Number

617-973-8525

E-Mail Address catherine.onasanya@state.ma.us

RFR Name/Title

Location Scouting for the Massachusetts Film Office

COMMBUYS Bid Number

BD-18-1100-MMP01-MMP01-18437

Agency Document Number

2018-MOTT-05

Procurement Category

Goods and Services

Procurement Management Team (PMT)

MFO staff: Lisa Strout, Tim Grafft, Catherine Onasanya

Contract Duration The initial term of this Contract is July 25, 2017 - June 30, 2018. This Contract has two options to renew of up to one year each with a maximum Contract term of three years (including the initial term and all possible renewal options).

No goods may be ordered and no new leases, rentals, maintenance or other agreements for services may be executed after the Contract has expired.

Contract Fiscal Years

FY 2018 (July 25, 2017 – June 30, 2018)

FY 2019 (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019)

FY 2020 (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020)

Total Contract period (FY2018 – FY2020)

MASS FILM LOCATION SCOUTING NOTIFICATION

Location scouting for the Massachusetts Film Office Background: The Massachusetts Film Office (MFO) is tasked with promoting the Commonwealth for film production, statewide, for the purpose of job creation, business expansion and increased tourism.

In order to service all of the production inquiries received, professional location scouts are hired.

The following qualifications are necessary to be considered for this work.

1. Must have at least 3 years of professional film/TV location experience and/or 6 location credits on major productions (not including student productions.)

1. Must submit a sampling of location work to the MFO (ie. access to Dropbox, link)

1. Must submit a current resume or a list of professional film credits to MFO

1. Must have sufficient location and production experience and demonstrate professional capabilities

1. Must have sufficient knowledge of the state, and MA cities and towns

1. Must have an appropriate camera, cell phone, computer and car for scouting.

NOTE: A location scout is not required to be either union or non-union, but must have the proper skills and experience to accomplish the job in an efficient and professional manner.

Individuals who believe they meet these qualifications are to fill out this application (LINK) sign, date and send application along with required documents to: mafilminfo@state.ma.us

Candidates that appear to meet the qualifications and have completed the steps above will be contacted to interview with the Massachusetts Film Office. If all qualifications are verified, the candidate will be placed on a hiring list and will be chosen for scouting work based on the nature of each project, the individual’s expertise, availability and the criteria listed above.

The Massachusetts Film Office is staffed from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday Eastern Standard or Daylight time, as applicable, except on federal, state and Suffolk county holidays.

Send any questions about this process to: mafilminfo@state.ma.us

Budget and Financial Procedures Scouts will be provided a daily flat rate of $350.00 for a work day between 8 and 15 hours. Also, location scouts will be reimbursed administrative and travel costs per approval by MFO Director and/or as specified in a contract with the awarded scout.

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