Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #2137182
Procurement of Professional Stage Labor Services for Empire State Plaza & Convention Center
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
August 06, 2026
Identifier
2137182
NAICS
711320
This opportunity involves the procurement of professional stage labor services for the Empire State Plaza and Convention Center in Albany, managed by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS), Financial Administration division. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of General Services (OGS), Financial Administration division - Office of Convention and Cultural Events (CCE) - Services Requested: - Professional stage labor services for events at Empire State Plaza & Convention Center - Includes provision of experienced personnel: - Stage crew supervisors - General laborers - Stagehands - Skilled lighting, sound, and video technicians - Current Contractor: - Odeum Labor Services, LLC (incumbent, providing services during transition) - Notable Requirements: - Services must be provided by experienced professionals for a variety of event types - Contract is a single-source procurement exemption, with current pricing maintained until a new competitive contract is awarded - No specific product OEMs or equipment purchases are referenced, as this is a labor/services-focused solicitation - Period of Performance: - Multi-year contract, with services provided as needed until a new competitive contract is awarded - Current term specified as October 1, 2024, through July 31, 2027
Description
The NYS Office of General Services (OGS) on behalf of the OGS Office of Convention and Cultural Events (CCE) is seeking a qualified vendor to supply experienced professional stage service personnel for various types of events sponsored by OGS CCE. Stage service personnel shall include a stage crew supervisor, general laborers, stagehands, and skilled lighting, sound, and video technicians for various types of events scheduled at the Empire State Plaza. The current contractor will continue providing services as needed while maintaining the current pricing during the time it takes to place, solicit, and award a new contract utilizing a competitive procurement process.