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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
MAY 21, 2020
Subject
SUBJECT: FILMING LIAISON ON THE METRO SYSTEM
Action
ACTION: APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award Contract No. PS66940000 for filming liaison services to The Hollywood Locations Company, Inc. for 5 years, generating an estimated $1,500,000 revenue for Metro, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.
Issue
ISSUE
A competitive procurement for Metro Filming Liaison has been performed to secure a new contract to replace the current contract that expires April 30, 2020. Metro has contracted filming liaison services to a specialized agency since 2013. Staff is recommending award of contract to The Hollywood Locations Company, Inc., which has extensive expertise within the entertainment business and extensive knowledge of Metro's system and properties.
This contract uses a cost neutral financial model where Hollywood Locations earns a commission on each confirmed filming. Based on historical revenues, staff anticipates commercial filming to generate at least $300,000 a year, for an estimated $1,500,000 over 5 years.
This contract authorizes the liaison coordination access for Metro bus and train vehicles, stations, divisions, parking lots, empty land, and all other facilities not designated as historic. Union Station is excluded from this contract and managed separately due to its historic landmark designation.
Background
BACKGROUND
Metro strives to support the local filming industry with a film-friendly environment, offering many resources to media productions. Metro property has provided settings for numerous and notable films, television shows, music videos, and commercials. Since 2013, Metro has used a contractor to provide filming liaison services on Metro properties, rail system, bus system, and vehicles.
Securing an industry expert has resulted in increased opportunities and activities for the industry, and inc...
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