THE CITY OF MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES TO THE MONTEREY CONFERENCE CENTER

General work description: The City desires to obtain the services of outside companies or individuals to help the City with in-house Audio Visual services. The selected audiovisual company will provide preferred in-house audiovisual technical services and equipment including but not limited to: installing, planning, focusing and generally preparing for Center’s events; operating the equipment during events: removing, storing and refocusing equipment at the conclusion of events. Additional services require interaction with outside audiovisual providers that are contracted directly by Center's client and offering them facility knowledge, equipment and staffing to generate revenue and provide excellent customer service. The selected consultant will also be the exclusive rigging provider at the Center with duties including but not limited to oversee all rigging for safe practices; provide and regulate rigging standards; possess working knowledge of engineering and infrastructure; develop plan and weight calculations for each rigging project; supervise qualified labor and provide and maintain equipment. Selected company will also carry chain motors in inventory and abide by appropriate maintenance and Certifications. The contracted services must be available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Client proposals should include services, staff and equipment availability at the Monterey Marriott Hotel, the Portola Hotel & Spa and other Monterey venues to service the Center's clients and provide additional revenue stream. Other venues may include , but are not limited to , outdoor and/or temporary tent structures at Custom House Plaza in the Monterey State Historic Park.