Producer of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games
The purpose of this Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) is to qualify interested and competent persons or companies (hereafter referred to as Producer) to be considered by the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) for engagement in the creation and production of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies (hereafter referred to as the Ceremonies) for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games to be held in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia (the Games).
VANOC will host the Games from March 12 through March 21, 2010, with approximately 1,350 athletes and team officials from more than 45 nations. The Games program in Vancouver and in Host Mountain Resort Whistler will be made up of 5 winter sports comprising more than 64 events.
It is not intended that this Request for Expressions of Interest be seen as a solicitation of ideas or concepts for the Ceremonies. Rather, it is an invitation to qualified persons or organizations to demonstrate their qualifications and experience and make themselves known to VANOC as potential candidates qualified to become Producer of the Ceremonies.Respondents are discouraged from submitting ideas or concepts, and any ideas or concepts provided are submitted on the understanding that they become the property of VANOC and may be utilized by VANOC notwithstanding the respondent is not selected.
The Producer shall create and produce, in conjunction with and under the direction of VANOC, all aspects of the Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony of the Games. The Ceremonies shall be produced in all respects to the highest quality standards of the Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Inclusion of performers with a disability is critical to the success of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and VANOC expects that the Producer will make significant attempts to included talented performers with a disability.
This Request for Expressions of Interest is the first phase of the selection process for the Producer of the Ceremonies. Based on responses to the Request for Expressions of Interest, VANOC will determine the methodology as well as qualified candidates to participate in any subsequent phase of the selection process.
Respondents wishing to participate in this opportunity should respond by signing and remitting the attached NDA to Procurement at Vancouver 2010. Upon receipt of a duly signed NDA, respondents will be sent, via email, a more detailed briefing document including background information to assist in preparation of a submission to VANOC.
Contact Information:
Karen Wong
The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
3585 Graveley Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5K 5J5
Phone: (778)328-2010
Fax:(778)328-2011
E-mail: [email protected]
