Bollywood Classical Night and Masterclass Workshop

Bollywood Classical Night and Masterclass Workshop

RFQ-ARTS-08152024

FULL SPECIFICATIONS -see RFQ Bollywood Fredonia.docx file in Documents Tab

Statement of Need:

The State University of New York at Fredonia (SUNY Fredonia), seeks a vendor to provide the college with a Bollywood music rehearsal, performance and one-hour masterclass.

Statement of work: This RFQ is for a two-hour Bollywood music rehearsal, 90-minute Bollywood music performance, and one-hour masterclass workshop of Bollywood music to be performed by: one lead vocalist, one backup vocalist, a drummer, and a keyboardist. These musicians will need to provide lead sheets or comparable resources to student and faculty musicians from SUNY Fredonia who will join them in the two-hour rehearsal and 90-minute performance. The two-hour masterclass should include an interactive presentation about navigating the Bollywood industry and include ample time for Q & A.

Credentials

SUNY Fredonia seeks a Bollywood genre artist in style of Sonak (Sonakshi Kar) for this two day event. The successful vendor should be able to demonstrate a portfolio of professional experiences related to preforming Bollywood style concerts and performances. The artist should be trained in Indian Classical songs, Hindistani style, have his/her own band, and have experience being a finalist in Indian Idol, Saragamepa or similar Bollywood concert venue. Visa sponsorship is not available from SUNY Fredonia. All musicians must have pre-approved P5 working visas.

Deliverables
A one-hour masterclass on Thursday, October 24, 2024 for students from School of Music and School of Business; a two-hour late-morning rehearsal with School of Music faculty and students on Friday (10/25/24); and a 90-minute performance with School of Music faculty and students on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Performers will supply and transport their own instruments and equipment, with the exception of the following:

• 24-channel mixing board (Soundcraft GB4 or comparable)
• Two main speakers (JBL SRX 725/728 or comparable)
• 4 monitor speakers
• Wireless vocal microphones (Shure SLX4 or comparable) and stands
• Two DI boxes
• Two keyboard stands
• Two music stands
• 1 laptop stand
• 2 cymbal stands
• 1 octapad stand
• Necessary cables

SUNY Fredonia is not supplying travel, lodging, food, or other expenses. SUNY Fredonia will sell tickets for this event through their Campus Ticket Office. All rights are reserved by SUNY Fredonia for the copyright agreements, rights to record, use or sell the performance. SUNY Fredonia will be responsible for the copyright agreements for the scores performed.

If you are interested in providing a proposal for the above commodity/product or service you must download the documents in this advertisement and submit them by the September 6, 2024, 3pm deadline.

This procurement is subject to New York State Finance Law §139-j-k, also known as the Procurement Lobbying Law. Therefore, vendors are cautioned that the only permissible contact for this procurement is the individual listed as the designated contact. Contacting any other individual at SUNY Potsdam in connection with this advertisement may constitute a violation of the New York State Finance Law. Failure to comply with this requirement can range from no contract award to debarment from sales to any New York State Agency.

Vendors responding to this advertisement shall be required to complete and submit applicable documents related to Vendor Responsibility, New York State Finance Law §139-j-k.

Vendors responding to this advertisement must submit valid and current New York State Worker's Compensation and New York State Disability insurance forms, upon request.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No

Minority Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0%

Women Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0%

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 0%

Disadvantaged Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0%

Due date:09/06/2024 3:00 PM

Contract term: 2 Days

County(ies): All NYS counties

Location: 280 Central Ave, Fredonia, NY 14063