The vendor is required to provide that music ecosystem consulting services
-conducting research and providing analysis to guide strategic planning initiatives for communities engaging in the development of a dynamic and successful local music economy.
-Increasing the number of high-quality job opportunities for state creative class through the promotion and implementation of programmatic initiatives that reinforce the State as a relevant market for the production and development of multimedia entertainment properties.
-To reinforce strategic development and planning, selected cities/regions will engage in community-led analysis of artists/talents, professionals, venues, and businesses working locally in the music sector. A diagnostic review and analysis of the community’s music profile, scope, and needs will be delivered for purposes of strategy planning and advising on regulatory and public policy needs.
-The contractor shall provide the following services to the state:
•Engagement with designated community and regional leadership, stakeholders, educational institutions, non-profits, and local government administration to drive the development of cohorts and cultivate cohesive consensus on strategic planning and asset mapping for the community and/or region. • Assessment and analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats associated with the community and regional music infrastructure with an overall goal of identifying areas of investment and industry gaps.
•Examination of the community and/or regional regulatory policies that impact local music business, artists/performers, and live music venues in the community/region.
•Research and analysis of economic outputs, establishment of performance benchmarks to meet desired outcomes, and recommendations that directly inform and give guidance on public policy decisions and strategic planning.
•Completion and delivery of a final report representing a comprehensive music strategy containing primary objectives, key recommendations, clear action items, and summaries of all findings to the state department of economic and community development.
•Consulting services to community and/or regional institutions regarding proposed action plans based on key findings.
-The contractor shall perform and complete the above services pursuant to any additional specifications agreed upon by the parties outside the terms of this contract
-Provide guidance/consulting regarding methods for community launch, including implementation and initiation steps based on key findings.
-Provide guidance/consulting regarding methods for community launch, including implementation and initiation steps based on key findings
-Provide weekly status updates during the full course of the census regarding demographic response rates and emerging insights.
-Provide guidance/consulting regarding methods for community launch, including implementation and initiation steps based on key findings.
-Contract Period/Term: 3 years