Hudson River Park Trust - Blues BBQ Festival Event Production Services RFP - G8690
- Due
- Oct 29, 2026
- 1 day left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Hudson River Park Trust is seeking event production services for the annual Blues BBQ Festival at Pier 76 in New York, NY. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive festival production, site operations, staging, sound, lighting, security, crowd management, bar operations, talent booking, sanitation, and waste removal. Proposals are due by October 29, 2026. The contract is structured as a flat-fee model with bar revenue sharing and includes optional sponsorship solicitation. Requirements include 30% MWBE and 6% SDVOB participation goals.
Price (25%)
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Summary
The Hudson River Park Trust is seeking event production services for the annual Blues BBQ Festival at Pier 76 in New York, NY. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive festival production, site operations, staging, sound, lighting, security, crowd management, bar operations, talent booking, sanitation, and waste removal.
Proposals are due by October 29, 2026. The contract is structured as a flat-fee model with bar revenue sharing and includes optional sponsorship solicitation. Requirements include 30% MWBE and 6% SDVOB participation goals.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price (25%)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 2, Exhibit 4
- Scope location
- New York, NY
- Reported agency
- Hudson River Park Trust
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Hudson River Park Trust | State of New York?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 29, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Hudson River Park Trust | State of New York in NY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Exhibit 2, Exhibit 4. Review the full document from Hudson River Park Trust | State of New York for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: New York, NY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.