Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #JK26-34

Utah Rural Community Concert & Education Engagement Project Professional Services Solicitation

This opportunity seeks a qualified professional service provider to deliver the Rural Community Concert & Education Engagement Project for the Utah Division of Arts & Museums: - Government Buyer: - Utah Division of Arts & Museums (UA&M), Community Programs - In collaboration with the State of Utah Division of Purchasing and Division of Cultural and Community Engagement - Scope of Services: - Coordinate, produce, and deliver high-quality public concerts and educational outreach in underserved rural Utah counties (Beaver, Daggett, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Sevier) - Manage all aspects of artist booking, technical production (including audio/visual and backline for non-traditional venues), community engagement, and comprehensive reporting - Foster cultural connections, inspire youth, and build lasting community relationships - Requirements: - Minimum 5 years’ experience managing multi-city performing arts tours in rural areas - Diverse artist roster and proven production capabilities - Ability to provide all technical and logistical support, coordinate with local leaders, and deliver detailed reports - Contract Details: - 5-year contract, $150,000 annual budget - Qualifications-based selection (no specific OEMs or vendors named) - Follows Utah Procurement Code 63G-6a Part 15; contract negotiations with highest-ranked vendor based on qualifications - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are referenced, as this is a professional services engagement.

Description

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is seeking professional services for the Rural Community Concert & Education Engagement Project. This 5-year contract aims to bring fully produced, high-caliber performing arts events and educational outreach activities to underserved rural communities in Utah. The vendor will coordinate community engagement, concert production, educational outreach, and reporting, working closely with UA&M staff to foster cultural connections and strengthen community relationships. Pricing is not to be included in the qualifications submission, and the highest-ranked vendor will be selected for contract negotiation.

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