Opportunity
University of South Carolina Supplier systems #270013-01
USC Seeks Full-Service Technical & Creative Production for Capital Campaign Event
Posted
July 28, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
270013-01
NAICS
541410, 541430, 541490
The University of South Carolina is seeking a full-service technical and creative production partner for its Capital Campaign Kickoff Event at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. - Government Buyer: - University of South Carolina, Office of Development/Giving - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive technical and creative production services for a 4-hour event with 500 guests - Includes creative conceptualization, technical equipment and crew, graphics/media, scenic fabrication, motion graphics, and animation design - Services must align with the campaign brand and include all aspects of event production and management - Full technical production: audio, lighting, video, sound, staging, crew, technical direction, rigging, 3D stage renderings, CAD floor plans, technical drawings, motion graphics, animation design, and custom scenic fabrication for the main stage - Budget and Duration: - Maximum budget of $565,000, with $20,000 allocated for talent technical riders - Contract duration is approximately 15 months, covering pre-event planning through event execution and teardown - Notable Requirements: - Event scheduled for early November at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - Offeror must provide a single, continuous proposal document and be a distinct legal entity - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are specified; focus is on service delivery and creative/technical expertise
Description
This solicitation is for technical and creative production services for the Capital Campaign Kickoff Event. The procurement is conducted by the University of South Carolina and involves a request for proposals. The event includes a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference held via Microsoft Teams. Offers must be submitted electronically or as a hard copy with a digital version by the specified deadline.