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STATE OF THE CITY VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES

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RFP 26-025State & Local

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The City of Carson is soliciting proposals for the production of a high-quality State of the City video that captures the city’s achievements, current initiatives, and future vision through cinematic storytelling and professional production standards. The selected vendor will collaborate with the City’s Multimedia Division to develop a compelling visual narrative that reflects Carson’s progress, innovation, and community investment, using techniques such as scripted content development, on-location filming, interviews, aerial videography where permitted, motion graphics, and expert video editing. The final product must meet broadcast-quality standards and be suitable for live presentation at the annual State of the City event, digital distribution, and long-term archival use, requiring a vendor with proven experience, advanced equipment, and the creative and technical capacity to deliver polished, impactful content. The solicitation, identified as RFP 26-025, was posted on July 23, 2026, with proposals due by September 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The City anticipates awarding a single contract within 90 days of the deadline, though timelines may extend depending on evaluation and negotiation processes. The contract will remain active from execution through final acceptance of all deliverables with no bid bond required. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Josilla Togiola of the City of Carson Purchasing Department, reachable via email or phone. All work is to be performed in California, and detailed requirements are outlined in the full RFP packet.

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City of Carson seeks vendor for cinematic State of the City video due September 10, 2026.

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California → Purchasing Department of City of CarsonView Agency

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512110 - Motion Picture and Video ProductionView NAICS

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701 E. Carson Street 144 Carson, California 90749, CA, US

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AgencyCalifornia → Purchasing Department of City of Carson
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OfficeCA, US
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Scope: The City of Carson (“City”) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced professional video production firms to conceptualize, produce, and deliver a broadcast-quality State of the City video highlighting the City’s accomplishments, ongoing initiatives, and vision for the future.
The selected Consultant shall work collaboratively with the City’s Multimedia Division to develop a compelling visual presentation that reflects the Carson’s progress, innovation, community investment, and commitment to serving its residents. The completed video production will serve as the featured presentation during the City’s annual State of the City event, engaging audiences through cinematic storytelling, professional cinematography, creative visual design and exceptional production quality. Services shall include, but not limited to, creative concept development, production planning, scripting consultation, filming, interviews, aerial videography where authorized, video editing, motion graphics, and final delivery of all required video assets.
The City seeks a production firm with demonstrated experience producing high-quality video productions that combine compelling storytelling with exceptional production value. Consultant shall possess the creative vision, technical expertise, professional equipment and production resources necessary to deliver a polished and impactful video presentation that is suitable for live event presentation, digital distribution and archival purposes.
This solicitation will result in a single contract award. The City anticipates awarding a contract within ninety (90) days following the proposal deadline; however, additional time may be required to complete the evaluation and negotiation process. The anticipated contract term is from contract execution through final acceptance of all required deliverables.
Refer to the RFP packet for additional details.
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