Opportunity
Newport News Opengov #27-0340-3017
Event Staffing Services for Newport News Parks and Recreation Special Events
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
September 28, 2026
Identifier
27-0340-3017
NAICS
561320
The City of Newport News Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking qualified firms to provide event staffing services for special events throughout the year. - Scope of work includes: - Supplying supervisory and support staff for events - Estimated staffing needs: 250 supervisory hours and 3,050 support staff hours based on prior events - Personnel must have expertise in setup, breakdown, transportation, and maintenance of a STAGELINE mobile stage - General event operations support - Firms must provide necessary equipment, insurance, and comply with federal and state laws - The Department reserves the right to add or remove events, services, and locations as needed - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified staffing firms - Notable requirement: Experience with STAGELINE mobile stage operations is essential
Description
The City of Newport News is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide event staffing services for special events scheduled throughout the year for the Department of Parks and Recreation. The scope includes staffing, equipment, insurance, and compliance with federal and state laws. The Department reserves the right to add or remove events, services, and locations as needed. Additional staffing resources are required due to growth in events, including personnel with expertise in mobile stage setup, breakdown, transportation, and maintenance.