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The City of North Little Rock is seeking qualified production and audiovisual (AV) companies to provide professional services for events at the North Little Rock Event Center during the 2026 calendar year. Companies must submit qualification statements including history, staff capacity, supervision capability, and project list. Services may include audio, lighting, video, stage design, rigging, power distribution, and event management. Rigging safety is critical, and companies must demonstrate qualifications and safety protocols. Vendors must maintain active insurance coverage and provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) listing the City as an additional insured. An indemnity provision is also required. Responses will be evaluated based on experience, safety practices, references, submission completeness, and compliance with insurance/certification requirements. Selected firms will be placed on an approved vendor list. Qualification responses are due by April 30, 2026, at 10:30 a. m. Questions regarding RFQ requirements must be submitted in writing by April 28, 2026, to Raul Fernandez (***@***. *. *). Questions regarding the RFQ process must be submitted in writing by April 28, 2026, to Amy Smith (***@***. *. *). The contract period is one year, with potential for two additional one-year extensions. The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, waive formalities, and accept the response deemed best value. All responses must be submitted in triplicate and signed. Failure to fill out and sign the invitation to bid sheet will result in rejection.
The qualification responses must be received by the City of North Little Rock on or before Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:30 a. m. The City of North Little Rock's Commerce Division is not open for weekend or holiday deliveries.
The contract will be awarded to the most highly qualified provider of services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications to the City of North Little Rock.
Qualification statements should include: 1. History and experience, 2. Staff capacity and qualifications, 3. Field supervision capability, and 4. Project list and references. The company background should also include company name, address, contact information, years in business, ownership structure, specialties, relevant project experience, and major equipment inventory.
All questions related specifically to the RFQ requirements shall be submitted in writing no later than 4:00 p. m. , Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
