John Lares Dba Cielo Talent Agency ~ 32500093
CITY OF TIGARD - CONTRACT SUMMARY & ROUTING FORM
Contract Overview
Contract/Amendment Number: 32500093
Contract Start Date: May 19, 2025 Contract End Date: March 31, 2026
Contract Title: Talent Buying, Production, and Sound Services for El Tigre Fest
Contractor Name: John Lares DBA Cielo Talent Agency
Contract Manager: Leandro Barriento
Department: Communications
Contract Costs
Original Contract Amount: $50,000.00
Total All Previous Amendments: n/a
Total of this Amendment: n/a
Total Contract Amount: $50,000.00
Procurement Authority
Contract Type: Personal Services
Procurement Type: Intermediate RFP <=$150K
Solicitation Number: n/a
LCRB Date: n/a
Account String: Fund-Division-Account Work Order – Activity Type Amount
FY 26 1005910-54001 $50,000
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Contracts & Purchasing Approval
Purchasing Signature:
Comments: Contract may be extended for up to two additional years and $150,000 total.
DocuSign Routing
Route for Signature Name Email Address
Contractor John Lares john@cieloagency.com
City of Tigard Emily Tritsch Emily.tritsch@tigard-or.gov
Final Distribution
Contractor John Lares john@cieloagency.com
Project Manager Leandro Barrientos Leandro.barrientos@tigard-or.gov
Project Manager
Buyer Rosie McGown Rosie.mcgown@tigard-or.gov
Contract Number 32500093
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
TALENT BUYING, PRODUCTION, AND SOUND SERVICES FOR EL TIGRE FEST
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 19th day of May 2025 by and between the City of
Tigard, a municipal corporation of the State of Oregon, hereinafter called City, and John Lares DBA
Cielo Talent Agency, hereinafter called Contractor, collectively known as the Parties.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City’s 2026 fiscal year budget provides for services related to the production of El
Tigre Fest; and
WHEREAS, City has need for the services of a company with a particular training, ability, knowledge,
and experience possessed by Contractor, and
WHEREAS, City has determined that Contractor is qualified and capable of performing the services
as City does hereinafter require, under those terms and conditions set forth,
THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
1. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
Contractor will initiate services immediately upon receipt of City’s notice to proceed together
with an executed copy of this Agreement. Contractor agrees to complete work that is detailed
in Exhibit A, incorporated herein by reference.
2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION
This Agreement is effective upon the date of execution and expires on March 31, 2026, unless
otherwise terminated or extended. The Parties may agree on two (2) additional one (1) year
extensions to the Agreement. All work under this Agreement must be completed prior to the
expiration of this Agreement.
3. COMPENSATION
The City agrees to pay Contractor in accordance with the fee schedule outlined in Exhibit A.
The total amount paid to the Contractor by the City may not exceed Fifty Thousand and
No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00). Payments made to Contractor will be based upon the following
applicable terms:
A. Payment by City to Contractor for performance of services under this Agreement includes
all expenses incurred by Contractor, with the exception of expenses, if any, identified in
this Agreement as separately reimbursable.
B. Payment will be made in installments based on Contractor’s invoice, subject to the
approval of the City Manager, or designee, and not more frequently than monthly. Unless
otherwise agreed, payment will be made only for work actually completed as of the date
of invoice.
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C. Payment by City releases City from any further obligation for payment to Contractor for
services performed or expenses incurred as of the date of the invoice. Payment may not
be considered acceptance or approval of any work or waiver of any defects therein.
D. Contractor must make payments promptly, as due, to all persons supplying labor or
materials for the performance of the work provided for in this Agreement.
E. Contractor may not permit any lien or claim to be filed or prosecuted against the City on
any account of any labor or material furnished.
F. Contractor will pay to the Department of Revenue all sums withheld from employees
pursuant to ORS 316.167.
G. Contractor will pay all contributions or amounts due the Industrial Accident Fund from
the contractor or any subcontractor.
H. If Contractor fails, neglects, or refuses to make prompt payment of any claim for labor or
services furnished to Contractor or a subcontractor by any person as such claim becomes
due, City’s Finance Director may pay such claim and charge the amount of the payment
against funds due or to become due the Contractor. The payment of the claim in this
manner does not relieve Contractor or their surety from obligation with respect to any
unpaid claims.
I. Contractor will promptly, as due, make payment to any person, co-partnership,
association, or corporation, furnishing medical, surgical, and hospital care or other needed
care and attention, incident to sickness or injury, to the employees of Contractor, of all
sums that Contractor agrees to pay for the services and all moneys and sums that
Contractor collected or deducted from the wages of employees pursuant to any law,
contract, or agreement for the purpose of providing or paying for services.
J. Contractor and its employees, if any, are not active members of the Oregon Public
Employees Retirement System and are not employed for a total of 600 hours or more in
the calendar year by any public employer participating in the Retirement System.
K. Contractor must obtain, prior to the execution of any performance under this Agreement,
a City of Tigard Business License. The Tigard Business License is based on a calendar year
with a December 31st expiration date. New businesses operating in Tigard after June 30th
of the current year will pay a pro-rated fee though the end of the calendar year.
L. The City certifies that sufficient funds are available and authorized for this Agreement
during the current fiscal year. Funding during future fiscal years is subject to budget
approval by Tigard’s City Council.
4. OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT
City is the owner of and is entitled to possession of any and all work products of Contractor
which result from this Agreement, including any computations, plans, correspondence, or
pertinent data and information gathered by or computed by Contractor prior to termination
of this Agreement by Contractor or upon completion of the work pursuant to this Agreement.
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5. ASSIGNMENT/DELEGATION
Neither party may assign, sublet or transfer any interest in or duty under this Agreement
without the written consent of the other and no assignment has any force or effect unless and
until the other party has consented. If City agrees to assignment of tasks to a subcontract,
Contractor is fully responsible for the acts or omissions of any subcontractors and of all
persons employed by them. Neither the approval by City of any subcontractor nor anything
contained herein creates any contractual relation between the subcontractor and City. The
provisions of this Agreement are binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties to
the Agreement and their respective successors and assigns.
6. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Contractor certifies that:
A. Contractor acknowledges that for all purposes related to this Agreement, Contractor is an
independent contractor as defined by ORS 670.600 and not an employee of City.
Contractor is not entitled to benefits of any kind to which an employee of City is entitled
and is solely responsible for all payments and taxes required by law. Furthermore, in the
event that Contractor is found by a court of law or any administrative agency to be an
employee of City for any purpose, City is entitled to offset compensation due, or to
demand repayment of any amounts paid to Contractor under the terms of this Agreement,
to the full extent of any benefits or other remuneration Contractor receives (from City or
third party) as a result of said finding and to the full extent of any payments that City is
required to make (to Contractor or to a third party) as a result of said finding.
B. Contractor is not an officer, employee, or agent of the City as those terms are used in ORS
30.265.
7. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The undersigned Contractor hereby represents that no employee of the City, or any
partnership or corporation in which a City employee has an interest, has or will receive any
remuneration of any description from Contractor, either directly or indirectly, in connection
with the letting or performance of this Agreement, except as specifically declared in writing.
If this payment is to be charged against Federal funds, Contractor certifies that he/she is not
currently employed by the Federal Government and the amount charged does not exceed their
normal charge for the type of service provided.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
City has relied upon the professional ability and training of Contractor as a material
inducement to enter into this Agreement. Contractor represents that all of its work will be
performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and standards as well
as the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, it being understood that
acceptance of a Contractor’s work by City will not operate as a waiver or release.
Contractor agrees to indemnify and defend the City, its officers, employees, agents, and
representatives and hold them harmless from any and all liability, causes of action, claims,
losses, damages, judgments, or other costs or expenses, including attorney's fees and witness
costs (at both trial and appeal level, whether or not a trial or appeal ever takes place including
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any hearing before federal or state administrative agencies), that may be asserted by any person
or entity which in any way arise from, during, or in connection with the performance of the
work described in this Agreement, except liability arising out of the sole negligence of the City
and its employees. Such indemnification will also cover claims brought against the City under
state or federal worker's compensation laws. If any aspect of this indemnity is found to be
illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity does not affect the
validity of the remainder of this indemnification.
9. INSURANCE
Contractor and its subcontractors must maintain insurance acceptable to City in full force and
effect throughout the term of this Agreement. Such insurance must cover risks arising directly
or indirectly out of Contractor's activities or work hereunder, including the operations of its
subcontractors of any tier.
The policy or policies of insurance maintained by the Contractor must provide at least the
following limits and coverages:
A. Commercial General Liability Insurance
Contractor will obtain, at Contractor’s expense, and keep in effect during the term of this
Agreement, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance covering Bodily Injury and
Property Damage on an “occurrence” form (CG 2010 1185 or equivalent). The policy
must be endorsed with Additional Insured, Per Project Aggregate, Products and
Completed Operations, and Personal & Advertising Injury endorsements. This coverage
must include Contractual Liability insurance for the indemnity provided under this
Agreement. The following insurance will be carried:
Coverage Limit
General Aggregate $2,000,000
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
B. Commercial Automobile Insurance
Contractor must also obtain, at Contractor’s expense, and keep in effect during the term
of the contract, Commercial Automobile Liability coverage including coverage for all
owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles on an “occurrence” form. The Combined Single
Limit per occurrence may not be less than $2,000,000.
If Contractor uses a personally-owned vehicle for business use under this Agreement, the
Contractor will obtain, at Contractor’s expense, and keep in effect during the term of the
contract, business automobile liability coverage for all owned vehicles on an “occurrence”
form. The Combined Single Limit per occurrence may not be less than $2,000,000.
C. Workers’ Compensation Insurance
All employers, including Contractor, that employ subject workers who work under this
Agreement in the State of Oregon must comply with ORS 656.017 and provide the
required Workers´ Compensation coverage, unless such employers are exempt under ORS
656.126. Contractor will ensure that each of its sub-contractors complies with these
requirements.
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D. Additional Insured Provision
All required insurance policies, other than Workers’ Compensation and Professional
Liability, must name the City its officers, employees, agents, and representatives as
additional insureds with respect to this Agreement.
E. Insurance Carrier Rating
Coverages provided by the Contractor must be underwritten by an insurance company
deemed acceptable by the City. All policies of insurance must be written by companies
having an A.M. Best rating of "A-VII" or better, or equivalent. The City reserves the right
to reject all or any insurance carrier(s) with an unacceptable financial rating.
F. Self-Insurance
The City understands that some contractors may self-insure for business risks and the City
will consider whether such self-insurance is acceptable if it meets the minimum insurance
requirements for the type of coverage required. If Contractor is self-insured for
commercial general liability or automobile liability insurance, Contractor must provide
evidence of such self-insurance. Contractor must provide a Certificate of Insurance
showing evidence of the coverage amounts on a form acceptable to the City. The City
reserves the right in its sole discretion to determine whether self-insurance is adequate.
G. Certificates of Insurance
As evidence of the insurance coverage required by the Agreement, Contractor will furnish
a Certificate of Insurance to the City. No contract is effective until the required Certificates
of Insurance have been received and approved by the City. The certificate will specify and
document all provisions within this Agreement and include a copy of Additional Insured
Endorsement. A renewal certificate will be sent to the below address prior to coverage
expiration.
H. Primary Coverage Clarification
The parties agree that Contractor’s coverage is primary to the extent permitted by law. The
parties further agree that other insurance maintained by the City is excess and not
contributory insurance with the insurance required in this section.
I. Cross-Liability Clause
A cross-liability clause or separation of insureds clause will be included in all general
liability policies required by this Agreement.
A certificate in form satisfactory to the City certifying to the issuance of such insurance
will be forwarded to:
City of Tigard
Attn: Contracts and Purchasing Office
contractspurchasing@tigard-or.gov
At the discretion of the City, a copy of each insurance policy, certified as a true copy by
an authorized representative of the issuing insurance company, may be required to be
forwarded to the above address.
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Such policies or certificates must be delivered prior to commencement of the work. The
procuring of such required insurance will not be construed to limit Contractor’s liability
hereunder. Notwithstanding said insurance, Contractor is obligated for the total amount
of any damage, injury, or loss caused by negligence or neglect connected with this
Agreement.
10. METHOD & PLACE OF SUBMITTING NOTICE, BILLS AND PAYMENTS
All notices, bills and payments will be made in writing and may be given by personal delivery,
mail, or by fax. Payments may be made by personal delivery, mail, or electronic transfer. The
following addresses will be used to transmit notices, bills, payments, and other information:
CITY OF TIGARD JOHN LARES DBA CIELO TALENT AGENCY
Attn: Leandro Barrientos Attn: John Lares
Address: 13125 SW Hall Blvd
Tigard, OR 97223
Address: 1151 N Tustin St
Orange, CA 92867
Phone: (503) 718-2764 Phone: (949) 343-0704
Email: leandro.barrientos@tigard-or.gov Email: john@cieloagency.com
Notice will be deemed given upon deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, or when
so faxed, upon successful fax. In all other instances, notices, bills and payments will be deemed
given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names and addresses of the
person to who notices, bills, and payments are to be given by giving written notice pursuant
to this paragraph.
11. SURVIVAL
The terms, conditions, representations, and warranties contained in this Agreement survive
the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
12. MERGER
This writing is intended both as a final expression of the Agreement between the parties with
respect to the included terms and as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the
Agreement. No modification of this Agreement will be effective unless and until it is made in
writing and signed by both parties.
13. TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE
At any time and without cause, City has the right in its sole discretion to terminate this
Agreement by giving notice to Contractor. If City terminates this Agreement pursuant to this
paragraph, City will pay Contractor for services rendered to the date of termination.
14. TERMINATION WITH CAUSE
A. City may terminate this Agreement effective upon delivery of written notice to Contractor,
or at such later date as may be established by City, under any of the following conditions:
1) If City funding from federal, state, local, or other sources is not obtained and
continued at levels sufficient to allow for the purchase of the indicated quantity of
services. This Agreement may be modified to accommodate a reduction in funds.
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2) If federal or state regulations or guidelines are modified, changed, or interpreted in
such a way that the services are no longer allowable or appropriate for purchase under
this Agreement.
3) If any license or certificate required by law or regulation to be held by Contractor, its
subcontractors, agents, and employees to provide the services required by this
Agreement is for any reason denied, revoked, or not renewed.
4) If Contractor becomes insolvent, if voluntary or involuntary petition in bankruptcy is
filed by or against Contractor, if a receiver or trustee is appointed for Contractor, or if
there is an assignment for the benefit of creditors of Contractor.
Any such termination of this agreement under paragraph (A) will be without prejudice to
any obligations or liabilities of either party already accrued prior to such termination.
B. City, by written notice of default (including breach of contract) to Contractor, may
terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement:
1) If Contractor fails to provide services called for by this Agreement within the time
specified, or
2) If Contractor fails to perform any of the other provisions of this Agreement, or fails
to pursue the work as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with
its terms, and after receipt of written notice from City, fails to correct such failures
within ten (10) days or such other period as City may authorize.
The rights and remedies of City provided above related to defaults (including breach of
contract) by Contractor are not exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and
remedies provided by law or under this Agreement.
If City terminates this Agreement under paragraph (B), Contractor will be entitled to
receive as full payment for all services satisfactorily rendered and expenses incurred,
provided, that the City may deduct the amount of damages, if any, sustained by City due
to breach of contract by Contractor. Damages for breach of contract include those allowed
by Oregon law, reasonable and necessary attorney fees, and other costs of litigation at trial
and upon appeal.
15. REMEDIES
Any violation or default entitles the City to terminate this Agreement, to pursue and recover
any and all damages that arise from the breach and the termination of this Agreement, and
to pursue any or all of the remedies available under this Agreement, at law, or in equity,
including but not limited to:
1) Termination of this Agreement, in whole or in part;
2) Exercise of the right of setoff, and withholding of amounts otherwise due and owing to
Contractor, in an amount equal to City’s setoff right, including but not limited to City’s cost
to cure; and
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3) Initiation of an action or proceeding for damages, specific performance, declaratory or
injunctive relief.
16. ACCESS TO RECORDS
City will have access to such books, documents, papers and records of Contractor as are
directly pertinent to this Agreement for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts
and transcripts.
17. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Contractor will comply with all federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) requirements and all Oregon safety and health requirements. In accordance with
OSHA and Oregon OSHA Hazard Communication Rules, if any goods or services provided
under this Agreement may release, or otherwise result in an exposure to, a hazardous chemical
under normal conditions of use (for example, employees of a construction contractor working
on-site), it is the responsibility of Contractor to provide the City with the following
information: all applicable Safety Data Sheets, the identity of the chemical/s, how Contractor
will inform employees about any precautions necessary, an explanation of any labeling system,
and the safe work practices to prevent exposure. In addition, Contractor must label, tag, or
mark such goods.
18. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither City nor Contractor will be considered in default because of any delays in completion
and responsibilities hereunder due to causes beyond the control and without fault or
negligence on the part of the parties so disenabled, including but not restricted to, an act of
God or of a public enemy, civil unrest, volcano, earthquake, fire, flood, epidemic, quarantine
restriction, area-wide strike, freight embargo, unusually severe weather or delay of
subcontractor or supplies due to such cause; provided that the parties so disenabled will within
ten (10) days from the beginning of such delay, notify the other party in writing of the cause
of delay and its probable extent. Such notification will not be the basis for a claim for additional
compensation. Each party will, however, make all reasonable efforts to remove or eliminate
such a cause of delay or default and will, upon cessation of the cause, diligently pursue
performance of its obligation under the Agreement.
19. NON-WAIVER
The failure of City to insist upon or enforce strict performance by Contractor of any of the
terms of this Agreement or to exercise any rights hereunder should not be construed as a
waiver or relinquishment to any extent of its rights to assert or rely upon such terms or rights
on any future occasion.
20. HOURS OF LABOR, PAY EQUITY
In accordance with ORS 279B.235, the following are hereby incorporated in full by this
reference:
A. Contractor may not employ an individual for more than 10 hours in any one day, or 40
hours in any one week, except as provided by law. For contracts for personal services, as
defined in ORS 279A.055, Contractor must pay employees at least time and a half pay for
all overtime the employees work in excess of 40 hours in any one week, except for
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employees who are excluded under ORS 653.010 to 653.261 or under 29 U.S.C. 201 to
209 from receiving overtime.
B. Contractor must give notice in writing to employees who work on a public contract, either
at the time of hire or before commencement of work on the contract, or by positing a
notice in a location frequented by employees, of the number of hours per day and days
per week that the employees may be required to work.
C. Contractor may not prohibit any of Contractor’s employees from discussing the
employee’s rate of wage, salary, benefits or other compensation with another employee or
another person and may not retaliate against an employee who discusses the employee’s
rate of wage, salary, benefits or other compensation with another employee or another
person.
D. Contractor must comply with the pay equity provisions in ORS 652.220. Compliance is a
material element of this Agreement and failure to comply will be deemed a breach that
entitles City to terminate this Agreement for cause.
21. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Contractor will comply with all federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances
applicable to the provision of services under this Agreement, including, without limitation:
A. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
B. Section V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
C. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act
(ADAAA) of 2008 (Pub L No 101- 336); and
D. ORS 659A.142, including all amendments of and regulations and administrative rules, and
all other applicable requirements of federal and state civil rights and rehabilitation statutes,
rules and regulations.
22. ERRORS
Contractor will perform such additional work as may be necessary to correct errors in the
work required under this Agreement without undue delays and without additional cost.
23. EXTRA (CHANGES) WORK
Only the City’s Project Manager for this Agreement may change or authorize additional work.
Failure of Contractor to secure authorization for extra work constitutes a waiver of all right to
adjust the contract price or contract time due to such unauthorized extra work and Contractor
will not be entitled to compensation for the performance of unauthorized work.
24. STANDARD OF CARE
Contractor will perform all work under this Agreement with the care and skill used by
members of Contractor’s profession practicing under similar circumstances at the same time
and in the same locale (the “Standard of Care”). Should Contractor not meet the Standard of
Care, it must correct its work at its cost.
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Any intellectual property rights delivered to the City under this Agreement and Contractor’s
services rendered in the performance of Contractor’s obligations under this Agreement, will
be provided to the City free and clear of any and all restrictions on or conditions of use,
transfer, modification, or assignment, and be free and clear of any and all liens, claims,
mortgages, security interests, liabilities, charges, and encumbrances of any kind.
25. ATTORNEY'S FEES
In the event an action, suit of proceeding, including appeal, is brought for failure to observe
any of the terms of this Agreement, each party is responsible for that party’s own attorney
fees, expenses, costs and disbursements for the action, suit, proceeding, or appeal.
26. CHOICE OF LAW, VENUE
The provisions of this Agreement are governed by Oregon law. Venue will be the State of
Oregon Circuit Court in Washington County or the U.S. District Court for Oregon, Portland.
27. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS/RULES
Contractor will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
applicable to the work in this Agreement.
28. CONFLICT BETWEEN TERMS
In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and Contractor’s proposal, this
Agreement will control. In the event of conflict between a provision in the main body of the
Agreement and a provision in the Exhibits, the provision in the main body of the Agreement will
control. In the event of an inconsistency between Exhibit A and Exhibit B, Exhibit A will control.
29. AUDIT
Contractor will maintain records to assure conformance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and to assure adequate performance and accurate expenditures within the contract
period. Contractor agrees to permit City, the State of Oregon, the federal government, or their
duly authorized representatives to audit all records pertaining to this Agreement to assure the
accurate expenditure of funds.
30. SEVERABILITY
In the event any provision or portion of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable or invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining terms and provisions will
not be impaired unless the illegal or unenforceable provision affects a significant right or
responsibility, in which case the adversely affected party may request renegotiation of the
Agreement and, if negotiations fail, may terminate the Agreement.
31. COMPLIANCE WITH TAX LAWS
Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor is, to the best of the undersigned’s
knowledge, not in violation of any Oregon tax laws including but not limited to ORS 305.620
and ORS Chapters 316, 317, and 318. Contractor’s failure to comply with the tax laws of this
state or a political subdivision of this state before the Contractor executed this Agreement or
during the term of this Agreement is a default for which the City may terminate this Agreement
and seek damages and other relief available under the terms of this Agreement or applicable
law.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Contractor have caused this Agreement to be executed by their
duly authorized officials.
CITY OF TIGARD JOHN LARES DBA CIELO TALENT AGENCY
By: __________________________________
By: __________________________________
Name: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: ________________________________
Title: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
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John Lares
Founder
Deputy City Manager, Tigard
6/2/2025
Emily Tritsch
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EXHIBIT A
SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
INTRODUCTION
The City of Tigard requires a qualified contractor to provide talent buying, production, sound, and
lighting services for El Tigre Fest 2025, scheduled for October 4, 2025, at Cook Park.
El Tigre Fest is a family-friendly celebration honoring Hispanic Heritage Month and Filipino
American History Month, featuring live performances, cultural activities, and community engagement.
The event has grown significantly since its inception, with over 6,500 attendees in 2024.
This project will ensure high-quality entertainment, professional production, and seamless event
execution, supporting the City’s goals of excellence, equity, and economic growth.
SCOPE OF WORK
Contractor will be responsible for the following:
1. Talent Buying
a. Conduct artist research and outreach to secure culturally diverse, high-quality
performers.
b. Manage artist bookings, contracts, and approvals in coordination with City staff.
c. Oversee marketing and production communications related to talent.
d. Handle accounts payable for talent and performance-related expenses.
2. Stage Production
a. Provide stage, audio, lighting, and special effects, including installation, operation, and
removal.
b. Create and manage production schedules.
c. Staff and oversee the production crew.
d. Coordinate and subcontract for the rentals of stage and production services.
e. Source and distribute power for all stage and production needs.
f. Allocate parking for production staff, talent, and essential equipment.
g. Work with city staff to approve artist hospitality arrangements.
h. Review and approve artist technical riders and ensure fulfillment.
i. Provide backstage facilities and ensure safety compliance.
j. Manage backstage credentials and access for staff and artists.
k. Design, approve, and install stage banners and decorations.
l. Approve and source artist backline equipment.
m. Book and program acts for the duration of the festival.
3. Day of Show Operations
a. Execute the event’s run of show, ensuring seamless transitions between performances.
b. Coordinate artist transport from parking to backstage areas.
c. Fulfill artist hospitality requirements, including food and beverages.
d. Manage dressing room setups and fulfillment for performers.
e. Supervise backstage security personnel, as directed by the city.
4. Additional Requirements
a. Contractor must be fluent in Spanish to communicate effectively with Latin artists and
vendors.
b. Collaborate with city staff on all subcontracts, including staging, power generators, and
security.
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c. Meet insurance requirements and be able to provide COI with additional insured
endorsement:
i. General liability insurance ($1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate)
ii. Commercial Automobile Insurance or business automobile liability coverage
($2M per occurrence)
d. Ensure post-event cleanup and teardown, leaving the venue in its original condition.
SCHEDULE MILESTONES
Contractor will work with City Project Manager to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner to
support the October 4, 2025 event date.
COST ESTIMATES
Contractor will complete the scope of work at the cost outlined below. Contractor will work with
the City to determine the Talent Booking and Management in relation to the available talent.
Task Cost
Talent Booking & Management $10,000 - 17,500
Stage $7,500
Sound & Lighting $10,000
Crew $7,500
LED Wall, FX, Stage Dress $5,000
Miscellaneous Expenses $2,500
Total Not to Exceed $42,500 - $50,000
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EXHIBIT B
CONTRACTOR’S PROPOSAL
See following pages.
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El Tigre Fest
2025 - 2027
Request for
proposal
Presented by John Lares, Founder
Cielo Talent Agency
Orange, CA
949 3430704
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01 INTRODUCTION
Cielo Talent Agency is pleased to submit this proposal to provide the
services of talent buying, concert production, and stage management
for El Tigre Fest 2025. With extensive experience in event production,
talent procurement, and live entertainment logistics, we are confident
in our ability to continue to deliver a seamless, high-quality festival
experience for the City of Tigard.
02 KEY MEMBERS & TEAM
John Lares
Founder + Project Manager
10 years specializing in talent
buying, festival production, and
logistics.
Antonio Rodriguez
Audio Engineer
15 years specializing in audio
production, audio engineering, and
live sound
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03 EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
BOOKING
10 years representing, managing, and booking artists nationally.
Experience booking large-scale cultural festivals, including Hispanic
Heritage and Filipino American celebrations El Tigre Fest 2022,
2023, and 2024.
LANGUAGE
Fluency in Spanish to facilitate communication with artists, vendors,
and community members.
LOGISTICS
Extensive knowledge of outdoor event logistics and compliance
requirements, including industry safety standards, fire code, and
employee law.
CULTURE
Experience working with artists from diverse backgrounds regionally,
nationally, and internationally.
Examples : Los Amigos Invisibles, E Arenas (of Chicano Batman),
QUITAPENAS, RAMONA, Very Be Careful, Tropa Mágica, Los
Shadows, Barrio Mestizo, Gata Galáctica, Caicedo, Pura Vida
Orquesta, Chiringa!, Gio Chamba,, The Altons, Rudy De Anda, La
Chamba, Ritmos Tropicosmos, QIENSAVE and more.
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04 APPROACH & METHODOLOGY
Cielo Agency will continue to match the experience created the past 3
years with promise to elevate the festival in the following areas.
TALENT BUYING
• Secure high-quality artists that are based in the State of Oregon, alongside
nationally or internationally recognized artists that are primarily Latin or Filipino to
help deliver a culturally diverse experience for the Tigard community.
• Cielo will manage bookings, contracts, and approvals
• Oversee talent-related marketing and communication
• Manage accounts payable for all performers
Stage Production & Sound Services:
• Provide stage, sound, and lighting equipment: setup, show, and teardown
• Manage production schedules and oversee crew operations
• Coordinate rental needs, power distribution, and backstage arrangements
• Review and fulfill artist technical and hospitality riders
Day-of-Show Operations:
• Execute a seamless run of show and performance transitions.
• Oversee artist transport, hospitality, and backstage security.
• Manage dressing room setups and access control.
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05 REFERENCES
Cielo Agency has successfully executed similar events for the
following clients:
RadPro Studios
Ontario, CA
Michael Hammerson
radprosound@gmail.com
626 6746219
Hazy LA
Los Angeles, CA
Kolin Morgenstrom
kolin@hazy.la
330 3195642
Landers San Clemente
San Clemente, CA
Henry Munksgaard
henry@landerscm.com
949 6918385
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06 COST PROPOSAL
Cielo Talent Agency will continue to work towards producing a
high quality festival while elevating talent, audio, lighting,
visuals, and stage dress within the parameters of the budget.
Talent Booking & Management $10,000 - 17,500
Stage $7,500
Sound & Lighting $10,000
Crew $7,500
LED Wall, FX, Stage Dress $5,000
Miscellaneous Expenses $2,500
07 AVAILABILITY & SCHEDULING
Cielo Talent Agency is available to commence work immediately upon
contract award.
There are no scheduling conflicts between the date of submission
and the date of event, October 4, 2025.
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08 INSURANCE & COMPLIANCE
Cielo Talent Agency meets all insurance requirements, including:
• General Liability Insurance $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate)
• Commercial automobile liability coverage $2M per occurrence)
• Compliance with all local event regulations and safety standards.
09 CONCLUSION
We are excited about the opportunity to continue to work with the
City of Tigard and El Tigre Fest and are committed to delivering an
outstanding event experience for the Tigard community. We look
forward to further discussions.
Sincerely,
John Lares
Cielo Talent Agency
john@cieloagency.com
949 3430704
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