# Monterey Opengov #318587

Monterey Conference Center Audiovisual, Rigging, and Related Event Services

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** November 19, 2026
**Identifier:** 318587
**NAICS:** 532490, 238210, 541990

The City of Monterey is seeking a provider for event audiovisual, exclusive rigging, and related services at the Monterey Conference Center.
- **Government buyer:** City of Monterey, Monterey Conference Center; no sub-agency or office is identified.
- **OEMs and named vendors:** No OEMs, brands, or vendor companies are named in the opportunity.
- **Phase I — audiovisual and event services:** Provide and maintain AV equipment and inventory, event planning and operation, labor, rentals, technical support, client and outside-vendor coordination, floor diagrams, training, and support for City events. Services should also be available for Monterey-area venues, including the Monterey Marriott Hotel, Portola Hotel & Spa, and possible temporary outdoor or tent venues at Custom House Plaza.
- **Exclusive rigging and lighting:** Plan and review rigging, prepare weight calculations and rigging-point diagrams, supervise qualified labor, and provide, install, and maintain chain motors and attachments. Provide lighting equipment and expertise for meetings, productions, and social events.
- **Staffing and availability:** Assign at least two experienced staff members, including one full-time technical AV person with at least six years of AV knowledge. Provide weekday office coverage and 24-hour technical support for rented equipment; services must be available 24/7.
- **Sales and operations:** Develop Center-specific marketing and pricing materials, communicate with booked clients, coordinate with Center staff and outside providers, and support business development. Manage deposits, invoicing, collections, and detailed monthly commission reporting.
- **Optional Phase II:** Provide conference-space electrical services and internet and phone services, including planning, installation, technical support, and exhibitor coordination. If Phase II is awarded, the same provider must also receive Phase I; Phase I may be awarded independently.
- **Products and quantities:** No specific equipment models, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed. The staffing requirement specifies a minimum of two assigned staff members.
- **Notable requirements:** The provider must support safe rigging practices, applicable certifications and maintenance, accessibility and fire-code compliance, and coordination with client-hired AV providers. The provider pays the City annually.

### Description

The City of Monterey seeks proposals for preferred in-house audiovisual services and equipment and exclusive rigging services for the Monterey Conference Center. Work includes preparing, operating, removing, and storing audiovisual equipment for events; coordinating with outside providers; and maintaining safe rigging practices, qualified labor, and required equipment. Services must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with proposed service, staffing, and equipment availability at the Center and additional Monterey venues. Phase II proposals may cover conference and exhibition-space internet and phone service and conference-space electrical power; the City may award Phase I without Phase II, but a Phase II award includes Phase I.

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