City of East Lansing

Buyer seeks a qualified vendor to provide production, sound, and lighting services for the 2025 Summer Solstice Jazz Festival in downtown East Lansing on June 20-21, 2025. The festival features multiple stages with jazz performances requiring professional audio, staging, lighting, and backline equipment. The vendor must provide technical personnel including sound engineers, lighting technicians, and stage crew for the two-day event.

• 4/1/2025 - RFP Issue Date
• 4/24/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 6/20/2025 - Festival Dates

• Provide production management and technical personnel for two-day jazz festival
• Set up temporary stage for Founders' Stage with roof/truss system
• Install professional sound systems for two different stages
• Provide stage lighting for evening performances
• Supply backline equipment including piano, keyboards, drums, and amplifiers
• Provide front-of-house and monitor audio engineers for both stages
• Install black backdrop and skirting for professional stage appearance
• Supply music stands and necessary stage equipment
• Coordinate with festival staff on scheduling and technical requirements
• Ensure equipment is protected from weather elements