TRC000486 Audio visual equipment hire

### 🎤 Tender Overview: Audio Visual Equipment Hire The **Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC)** is seeking experienced suppliers to provide comprehensive audio-visual (AV) equipment and technical support services for a variety of public events held across the Toowoomba region. This contract is essential for the successful delivery of major community events, including the **Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers**, **Australia Day**, **ANZAC Day**, and the **Summer Tunes** concert series. ### 🛠 Scope of Requirements Successful bidders will be responsible for the supply, setup, and operation of professional-grade AV equipment, including: * **Sound Systems:** Indoor and outdoor PA systems, digital mixing consoles, microphones, and foldback systems. * **Technical Support:** Provision of skilled audio crew and technicians for the duration of events. * **Staging & Lighting:** Stage lighting, staging equipment (skirting, ramps, dunnage), and generators. * **Specialized Gear:** DJ systems, lecterns, and wireless transmission equipment. ### 📍 Event Scale & Expectations Council requires support for events of varying sizes, ranging from small community gatherings to large-scale activations such as the Grand Central Floral Parade, which attracts approximately 70,000 attendees. Suppliers must be capable of managing complex site requirements, including multi-point PA distribution along parade routes. ### 📅 Key Dates * **Tender Open:** 11 April 2026 * **Supplier Query Cut-off:** 30 April 2026 * **Submission Deadline:** 05 May 2026, 02:00 PM * **Expected Decision:** 03 August 2026 ### 🔍 Search Keywords Audio Visual Hire, Event Management, PA System Rental, Stage Lighting, Event Technical Services, Toowoomba Council Tenders, AV Equipment Supply, Public Event Production.