Entertainment Services - Christmas Tree lighting ceremony

The contract pertains to providing entertainment services for the City of Redlands' Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony scheduled for November 22, 2024. The event will feature a carnival-style block party atmosphere with streets temporarily closed to create a vehicle-free environment. All lighting equipment must be battery-operated due to the lack of access to power sources. The contractor is responsible for evaluating the event setup for potential risks, developing and implementing an emergency response plan, and ensuring safety measures are in place, including first aid stations, fire safety protocols, crowd control personnel, and compliance with applicable safety regulations at local, state, and federal levels. The event will include various attractions such as a petting zoo, face painting, balloon artists, canopies, game booths, photo booths, and inflatable attractions, with detailed maps provided for booth placement and event layout. The solicitation was posted on October 16, 2024, with a response deadline of October 23, 2024, and the contract value is estimated between $50,000 and $150,000. The primary contact for this contract is Jocelynn Butters, reachable via email or phone.