Utah Valley University Sciquest #NOI-2027-1207

University Theater Labor Administration Services for Utah Valley University

Utah Valley University is seeking specialized labor administration services for a university-based theatrical production involving professional union artists. - Government Buyer: - Utah Valley University (Noorda Center for the Performing Arts) - OEMs and Vendors: - University Resident Theatre Association (URTA) (proposed sole source supplier) - Services Requested: - Administration of artist contracts, payroll, employment compliance, union agreements, and related services - Employer-of-Record and Producer-of-Record responsibilities - Handling of workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, pension and health contributions, and tax reporting - Unique Requirements: - Services must be tailored for higher education theatrical productions - Must integrate both professional union artists and students - Compliance with applicable theatrical union agreements - Experience with university-focused artist engagement and labor administration - Ability to act as both Producer-of-Record and Employer-of-Record within a higher education setting - Notable Production: - Services required for 'Humbug, the Musical,' a developmental production co-produced with FanX - Alternative providers were reviewed but none matched URTA's specialized combination of services and experience

Description

This notice of intent is for University Theater Labor Administration Services, specifically for the administration of artist contracts, payroll, employment compliance, and union agreements related to a university-based theatrical production. The project involves a developmental production with professional union artists in a higher education performing arts environment. The University Resident Theatre Association is proposed as the sole source supplier due to its specialized services tailored for university theater productions. The notice is open for bids with a response deadline of September 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM MDT.

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