Entertainment Production and Talent Services

Louisville Metro Parks & Recreation is seeking proposals for Entertainment Production and Talent Services to support the Riverview Independence Festival, FridayFest Summer Concert Series, and Forestfest events. The solicitation, identified as RFP250128, was posted on November 1, 2024, with a deadline for responses set for November 14, 2024. The contract is expected to be awarded within a range of $50,000 to $250,000, reflecting the scope and scale of the services required. The procurement is managed by Louisville Parks & Recreation, an agency operating under Louisville Metro Government in Kentucky, and is open to qualified vendors capable of providing entertainment production and talent services for these community events. The contract emphasizes compliance with Louisville’s policies, including adherence to the 'Ban the Box' ordinance, which prohibits initial inquiries into criminal history during employment applications unless specific exceptions apply. Vendors are required to certify their compliance with this policy as part of the bidding process. Additionally, contractors must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet subcontracting goals related to minority, female, and disabled business enterprises by submitting detailed subcontractor and self-performed work lists. The procurement process underscores the importance of fair participation and adherence to local ordinances, with Louisville Metro retaining the authority to deny or terminate contracts for non-compliance. Interested parties can access further details and submit proposals through the designated Bonfire portal.