Music Production Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals must be received by 2:00 p. m. CST on July 15, 2026. Proposals must be received by 2:00 p. m. CST on July 15, 2026

Payment will be made only for services authorized and performed. Payment will be made only for services authorized and performed.

Proposals will be evaluated based on service approach and methodology (30%), relevant experience (20%), creative exercise (20%), personnel and firm qualifications (10%), references (10%), and pricing (10%). Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Criteria Weight Service Approach Methodology 30 Relevant Experience 20 Creative Exercise 20 Personnel Firms Qualifications 10 References 10 Pricing 10 Total 100

Proposers must be qualified entertainment and production service providers. The zoo may evaluate proposer responsibility, including financial capacity, integrity, and performance history. The zoo may evaluate proposer responsibility, including financial capacity, integrity, and performance history.

A protest concerning the terms, conditions, or specifications must be filed within five business days after the basis of the protest is known or should have been known. A protest concerning the terms, conditions, or specifications of this solicitation must be filed within five 5 business days after the basis of the protest is known or should have been known.

Unauthorized contact with zoo employees regarding the solicitation may result in disqualification. Unauthorized contact may result in disqualification.

Proposals must be received by 2:00 p. m. CST on July 15, 2026. Proposals must be received by 2:00 p. m. CST on July 15, 2026

Payment will be made only for services authorized and performed. Payment will be made only for services authorized and performed.

Proposals will be evaluated based on service approach and methodology (30%), relevant experience (20%), creative exercise (20%), personnel and firm qualifications (10%), references (10%), and pricing (10%). Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Criteria Weight Service Approach Methodology 30 Relevant Experience 20 Creative Exercise 20 Personnel Firms Qualifications 10 References 10 Pricing 10 Total 100

Proposers must be qualified entertainment and production service providers. The zoo may evaluate proposer responsibility, including financial capacity, integrity, and performance history. The zoo may evaluate proposer responsibility, including financial capacity, integrity, and performance history.

A protest concerning the terms, conditions, or specifications must be filed within five business days after the basis of the protest is known or should have been known. A protest concerning the terms, conditions, or specifications of this solicitation must be filed within five 5 business days after the basis of the protest is known or should have been known.

Unauthorized contact with zoo employees regarding the solicitation may result in disqualification. Unauthorized contact may result in disqualification.

All responses are due no later than Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 1:00 p. m. prevailing time. All responses are due no later than tuesday, june 23, 2026 at 1: 00 p. m. prevailing time.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N. J. S. A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N. J. A. C. 17:27. bidders are required to comply with the requirements of n. j. s. a. 10: 531 et seq. and n. j. a. c. 17: 27.

There may be deducted from the amount payable to the contractor a penalty of **** for each person for each calendar day during which such person is discriminated against or intimidated in violation of the provisions of the contract. here may be deducted from the amount payable to the contractor by the contracting public agency, under this contract, a penalty of **** for each person for each calendar day during which such person is discriminated against or intimidated in violation of the provisions of the contract

The contract may be canceled or terminated by the contracting public agency, and all money due or to become due hereunder may be forfeited, for any violation of the anti-discrimination section of the contract occurring after notice to the contractor from the contracting public agency of any prior violation. his contract may be canceled or terminated by the contracting public agency, and all money due or to become due hereunder may be forfeited, for any violation of this section of the contract occurring after notice to the contractor from the contracting public agency of any prior violation of this section of the contract.

Proposal submission deadline is Thursday, July 9, 2026, by 5 p. m. CST. Proposal submission deadline: thursday, july 9, 2026, by 5 p. m. cst

Proposals will be evaluated based on demonstrated capability (25 points), quality/creativity of work samples (25 points), pricing and overall value (25 points), vendor experience (15 points), and references/past performance (10 points). vendors demonstrated capability to provide the services outlined in the scope of work, including available personnel, equipment, resources and overall responsiveness. 25 points quality, creativity and relevance of work samples and demonstrated experience producing similar video content, including promotional videos, social media reels, recruitment videos, educational content and event coverage. 25 points pricing and overall value of proposed services, including standard rates, deliverables and expedited service options. 25 points experience of the vendor and assigned project personnel in providing similar services for municipalities, public agencies, nonprofit organizations or comparable clients. 15 points references and past performance. 10 points

Vendors must be qualified with experience in video production services for local governments, public agencies, or similar clients. They need to describe their capabilities, equipment, resources, and any relevant certifications. qualified vendors with experience in this type of work and available personnel are invited to submit a proposal for consideration.

Vendors are encouraged to include links to completed video projects or an online portfolio demonstrating their ability to perform the requested services, including examples of social media reels, promotional videos, recruitment videos, educational content, and event recap videos. links to completed video projects or online portfolio

Questions for clarifications are due by Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 5 p. m. CST. questions for clarifications due: thursday, july 2, 2026, by 5 p. m. cst

Noncompliance with submission requirements or contacting township staff outside of designated personnel may result in proposal rejection. Offering gratuities to township officers or employees may lead to agreement cancellation. oncompliance with this provision may result in rejection of the proposal.

Proposals are due by 2:00 PM CST on Monday, July 6, 2026.

The final selection will be that company which, in the opinion of the city, best meets the requirements set forth in this RFP and is determined to provide the best overall value to the city.

Companies may be required to provide additional materials, responses to follow-up questions, attend an interview, or provide examples of professional quality of previous work for similar projects.

Any submission not prepared and received in accordance with provisions stated herein, will be considered a nonresponsive submission, and any or all of the submissions may be rejected. Failure to submit any of the requested materials or provide adequate explanation may eliminate the submittal from consideration.