Fintech Xchange Event Production Services

The University of Utah is seeking a full-service event production vendor for the 2027 Fintech Xchange, including scenic design and build, staging, audio/visual production, filming, production labor, signage, branded fixtures, and event rentals.

University of Utah > Purchasing Department


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UU219977800
Oct 15, 2026 08:00 PM
Sep 24, 2026 10:24 PM
$65,000.00
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
rharvey@purchasing.utah.edu
+18015815693
201 South Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The University of Utah is soliciting a full-service audio/visual and event production company for its 2027 Fintech Xchange conference. The scope includes scenic design and build; a minimum 12-by-24-foot stage with skirting, stairs, and railings; two rigged and operated LED screens; a live speaker-room confidence feed; lighting design and programming; audio and sound engineering; event and stage furniture; filming, live IMAG, and post-event editing of general sessions; production labor; signage; branded fixtures; delivery, load-in, strike, and freight services. The vendor must provide all required labor, equipment, and services, coordinate with the University's event planner, support a 500-person conference, and meet the specified January 31 through February 2, 2027 load-in, rehearsal, show, and strike schedule. Proposals must address the technical approach, equipment and backup plans, prior comparable events, staff qualifications, references and testimonials, scenic and branded-environment experience, and subcontracting. A separate completed cost proposal is required; the University's informational estimate for the 2027 event is approximately $65,000.

Classification Codes
NAICS561920Convention and Trade Show Organizers
PSCT016Audio/Visual Services
Smart Codes
event production servicesaudio visual equipment rentalevent signage installation
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 24, 2026-Publication Date
Oct 01, 2026 07:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
Optional virtual conference via Zoom; current mountain time.
Oct 08, 2026 08:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 15, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Liquor Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Aircraft Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employer's Liability
  • Special form property insurance
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
RFP UU219977800.docxSep 24, 2026 10:20 PM
RFP UU219977800 Cost Proposal.xlsxSep 24, 2026 10:20 PM
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