Explanation
Background: This ordinance is to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into year one (1) of a three (3) year contract, subject to annual approval and authorization, with the option to extend for two (2) one-year terms, with Class Acts Columbus, Inc. to provide talent buying, fiscal administrator, and event management services for events produced by the Office of Special Events
Class Acts Columbus, Inc. will provide professional services to the Office of Special Events as the talent booking and fiscal administrator for events produced by the Office of Special Events. Services include securing artists and coordination of performance, travel and production arrangements, processing artist contracts and payment of contract deposits and artist fees. Class Acts Columbus, Inc. will collect vendor fees and beverage receipts, and pay event expenses from invoices as authorized and directed by the Recreation and Parks Department. Class Acts Columbus, Inc. will maintain financial records pertaining to all transactions in accordance with Columbus City Code Section 321.11. Class Act Columbus, Inc. will hold a Surety Bond in the amount of $100,000.00 and Certificate of Insurance, as required by the City.
The maximum amount to be paid under any purchase order associated with this Contract shall not exceed $445,000.00 unless additional funds are appropriated and authorized. Payment will be made to Class Acts Columbus, Inc. upon receipt of proof of payment and invoice for services rendered.
Initial contract term will commence on June 1st, 2025.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions:
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on February 21, 2025 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on February 28, 2025. Bids were received from the following companies:
Class Acts Columbus, Inc.
Celebrity Style Events (CSE Events)
Cross Pollination Creations
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted...
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