Legislation Details

File #: 1070-2026    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Second Reading
File created: 4/7/2026 In control: Neighborhoods, Recreation, & Parks Committee
On agenda: 5/11/2026 Final action:
Title: To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract Theatrical Payroll Service of Central Ohio, Inc. for professional stagehand services for events and programs including the 2026 Jazz and Rib Fest and 2026 CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the expenditure of $78,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. ($78,000.00)
Attachments: 1. Legislation Template 2026 - Theatrical Payroll Service Central Ohio.pdf, 2. Theatrical Payroll Service of Central Ohio Inc SoS.pdf, 3. Bid Waiver Theatrical Payroll Services 2026.pdf
Explanation

Background: This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into an agreement with Theatrical Payroll Service of Central Ohio, Inc. to provide professional stagehand services through International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) for events and programs produced by the Office of Special Events. The contract amount shall not exceed $78,000.00.

IATSE is a labor union representing the highest caliber of technicians, artisans and craft persons in the entertainment industry. Services to be rendered include the transportation, installation, operation and maintenance of City owned audio, video, lighting consoles and systems and staging equipment. IASTE will be responsible for representing and referring qualified skilled professional labor to the Recreation and Parks Department, as needed, for all aspects of events and programs produced by the Office of Special Events.

The maximum amount to be paid under any purchase order associated with this contract shall not exceed $78,000.00 unless additional funds are appropriated and authorized. Payment will be made to Theatrical Payroll Service of Central Ohio, Inc. upon receipt of proof of payment and invoice for services rendered.

Principal Parties:
Theatrical Payroll Service of Central Ohio, Inc.
566 E. Rich Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Nick Sico, (614) 560-0579
Contract Compliance Number: 009259

Bid Waiver Justification:
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is a labor union representing the highest caliber of technicians, artisans and craftspersons in the entertainment industry. Theatrical Payroll Service of Central Ohio, Inc. is the local payroll service for IATSE. Services to be rendered include the transportation, installation, operation and maintenance of City owned audio, video, lighting consoles and systems and staging equipment. IATSE will supply qualified skilled professional labor to the City, as needed, for all...

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