INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 8,2026
TO: Klarissa J. Peña, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
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Mayor’s Recommendation of Award for the Concert Production Technical Staffing Services
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The Department of Arts & Cultural produces events throughout the year and throughout the City. The events range in size from the massive festival style to the small performance. The Department of Art and Culture requires a qualified contractor that needs of high-quality concert audio, lighting, staging, backline, staffing, and video services. The experience of the engineers, stage hands, load in and out crews is the most crucial part of any production.
The RFP was posted on the Purchasing E-Procurement, Bonfire website on January 15, 2026 and advertised in the Albuquerque Journal on January 20, 2026.
The City received one (1) response to this solicitation. The ad hoc evaluation committee evaluated and scored the proposals received in accordance with the evaluation criteria published in the RFP. After thoroughly reviewing and scoring the proposal, db Production Services LLC, they received a score of 926.5 points. The ad hoc committee found db Production Services LLC to be both responsive and qualified and recommends an award to db Production Services LLC.
I concur with this recommendation.
The City of Albuquerque’s Arts and Culture Department will manage this contract.
Mayor’s Recommendation of Award for the Concert Production Technical Staffing Services RFP-2025-746-CSD-LB.
Approved: Approved as to Legal Form:
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Samantha Sengel, EdD Date Date
Chief Administrative Officer City Attorney
Recommended:
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Director