Business Opportunities
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Amplify Denver’s Quality of Life and Economic Vitality
Denver Arts & Venues (DAV) is a division of the City & County of Denver's Department of General Services. Our agency mission is to enrich Denver’s quality of life and economic vitality through the advancement of arts, culture and entertainment opportunities for all. We are responsible for the maintenance, repair, management and operation of the City's theatre, concert, auditorium or arena venues, we support a variety of free and paid programming and events, and we oversee the City’s public art program and creative sector business development initiatives.
See all current opportunities we have available on Bidnet.
Current Opportunities
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Civic Center Monument Audit
Denver Arts & Venues requests proposals for a monument audit for art pieces in and around Civic Center Park. The purpose of this audit is to plan and facilitate a historical audit of approximately 21 existing artworks and monuments in Civic Center Park and the surrounding area. Applicants should be high-level, competent consultants with experience in historical research, knowledge of civic monuments, experience in researching historically underrepresented communities, and project management skills. Not only will this project involve academic research, but also analysis, videography and photography, collaborative meetings, reporting and interviews. The project budget should cover all expenses including translation and interpretation, and subcontracting with any videographers or photographers, historians, archivists, copy writers, graphic designers and others as needed.
Date: 2024 | Location: Denver Arts & Venues
Request for Proposals: March 27-April 30, 2024, 10 a.m. - submit proposal.
Pre-proposal meeting: April 10, 5:30 p.m. - register.
Deadline to submit questions: April 15, 3 p.m.
Response to written questions: April 19THIS PROPOSAL MUST BE RETURNED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN EPURCHASING SYSTEM (BIDNET®). It's free to create a BidNet account.
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Catering Services for Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture Luncheon
Each year, Denver Arts & Venues presents the Denver Mayor's Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture. DAV is seeking a catering vendor to provide food and services for this event. The awarded vendor will provide a full-service three-course meal, iced drinks, linens, cutlery, china, service and cooking utensils as needed. This is a multi-year contract.
Date: 2024 | Location: Denver Arts & Venues, McNichols Civic Center Building
Request for Proposals: April 4-May 7, 2024, 10 a.m. - submit proposal.
Deadline to submit questions: April 15, 3 p.m.
Response to written questions: April 22THIS PROPOSAL MUST BE RETURNED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN EPURCHASING SYSTEM (BIDNET®). It's free to create a BidNet account.
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COMING SOON! Stage and Risers Refinishing
Refinishing of stage floor and artist risers.
Date: 2024 | Location: Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver Performing Arts Complex
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COMING SOON! Sound Hoist System Replacement
Repair/replace speaker array hoist in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Date: 2024 | Location: Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Performing Arts Complex
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COMING SOON! Event Booking Software
New event booking software for Denver Arts & Venues properties. Solicitation will be conducted by GS Purchasing
Date: 2024 | Location: Denver Arts & Venues
Example Opportunities
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Hot Water Heater/Boiler Replacement
Procure and install new water heater. Remove and dispose of old water heater
Date: Q3, 2023 | Location: Red Rocks Visitor's Center | Estimated Cost: $70K
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Resurface Boettcher Concert Hall Stage and Risers
Resurface, stain and seal Boettcher Concert Hall main stage and 26 portable risers.
Date: July, 2023 | Location: Boettcher Concert Hall | Estimated Cost: $50K
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre Site Lighting Controls
Goods Only: Replace lighting controls with Synapse system.
Date: TBD | Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Estimated Cost: $45K
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Buell Amplifier Replacement
Goods Only: Replace obsolete L'Acoustic amplifiers with twelve (12) L'Acoustic LA12X and four (4) L'Acoustic LA4X amplifiers.
Date: July, 2023 | Location: Buell Theater | Estimated Cost: $102K
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Denver Coliseum West Marquee removal
Remove west marquee from Denver Coliseum, cap unused electrical, recycle display modules; Patch and paint;
Date: August, 2023 | Location: Denver Coliseum | Estimated Cost: $65K
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Overhead Camera Reposition
Reposition overhead stage cameras at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Date: August, 2023 | Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Estimated Cost: $30K
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4K Camera Installation
Provision, cable and install 4K video camera in the North spot tower at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Date: TBD | Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Estimated Cost: $30K
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Event Staffing Services
Provide event staffing services including but not limited to ushers, ticket scanners, parking lot attendants, and security during events at DAV facilities.
Date: July, 2023 | Location: All Arts & Venues Locations | Estimated Cost: $40-60M | 3 Years with Up to Two 1 Year Extensions
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