RFQ #2025-0317 summer block party concerts

The City of Calhoun is seeking qualified vendors to provide entertainment services for three Summer Block Party Concerts scheduled for Friday, May 16, 2025, Friday, June 20, 2025, and Friday, July 18, 2025. The concerts are planned to run from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with the procurement being conducted through Request for Quotation (RFQ) #2025-0317. Potential bidders are required to submit comprehensive proposals for live entertainment suitable for a community block party event. Technical inquiries and potential site visits can be coordinated with Lacey Fuquea, Director of Downtown Development Authority, who can be reached at (706) 602-5570 or lfuquea@calnet-ga.net. Purchasing-related questions should be directed to Margaret Boyd, Director of Purchasing, at (706) 602-5680. The solicitation is open to vendors capable of providing musical or entertainment performances that meet the city's event requirements. The proposal submission deadline is set for March 28, 2025, giving potential vendors approximately 11 days to prepare and submit their responses.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be a standard competitive solicitation open to various entertainment vendors. The contract opportunity is geographically focused on the City of Calhoun in Georgia, with the event taking place in Barrow County. No specific budget range or award value is detailed in the available information, suggesting vendors should prepare competitive pricing proposals. The events are designed as community block party concerts, implying a preference for entertainment options that can engage a broad local audience. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to provide high-quality, family-friendly entertainment that can successfully fill a four-hour evening performance slot. The procurement process indicates the city is seeking professional entertainment providers who can deliver engaging performances that contribute to a positive community event experience.