2027 AFRAM FESTIVAL PRODUCTION SERVICES REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Applications open November 2 - November 24, 2026!

Background
The Mayor’s Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment (“MOACE”) is seeking proposals from qualified professional production companies to provide comprehensive technical production services for AFRAM Baltimore 2027 (June). The Baltimore Civic Fund (“Civic Fund”) serves as the administrator for the request for proposal process.

Purpose
This solicitation is intended to secure a production company with demonstrated experience supporting large-scale outdoor festivals, concerts, and nationally touring artists and the capacity to respond to varying technical requirements associated with artist riders.

The selected Contractor will provide the professional equipment, technical personnel, transportation, installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and removal necessary to support live entertainment programming throughout the festival.

Eligibility
The following are eligible and should apply:

1. Entities that are in Good Standing with their state of Registration.

2. Entities with a valid business license and authorization to do business in the State of Maryland.

3. Entities with experience in production services for festivals or large event

Festival Details
AFRAM is one of the largest African American festivals on the East Coast. Hosted in Baltimore City’s Druid Hill Park, this 745-acre urban oasis draws crowds of over 100,000 festivalgoers each year. For two days, people from all walks of life come together to enjoy national entertainment, local eats and much more.

The event will take place June 19-20, 2027, in Druid Hill Park.