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Equipment And Staffing Fees

The Ohio Statehouse is a full service special events venue, possessing a variety of equipment at a reasonable rental rate. Equipment that the Ohio Statehouse does not possess may be provided by an approved rental service provider. Final payment must be received five days prior to the date of the event.

 

Staffing

Labor
Labor costs per CSRAB staff person for the set up and break down of events.
 $35.00/hour
Security
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is responsible for all security on Capitol Square. The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) and the OSHP determine the number of troopers needed for each event based on a variety of factors including expected attendance. Security is required for approved events serving alcohol on Capitol Square. The Capitol Square security fee is $70 an hour. The total fee is based upon the number of officers and total time required. A four hour minimum is required. If more than 4 officers are needed, a Sargeant is required, in addition, at the rate of $81 an hour.

$70.00/hour for troopers

 

$81.00/hour for sergeants

 

Tour Guides

Tours for after-hours events are available at the rate of $25 per tour guide per hour, with a minimum two-hour charge. Each guide can accommodate a tour group of up to 50 guests, although smaller groups are preferred. Tours are required to be booked at least two weeks in advance of the event.
 $25.00/hour

Electricity, Sound Systems and Visual Aids

Indoor Sound System*
  • Includes: podium, microphone, and speakers
 $100.00
Small Outdoor Sound System
  • Includes: podium, microphone and 1 speaker
  • Best for 100 guests or less

$100.00
Medium Outdoor Sound System
  • Includes: podium, microphone, and 2 speakers
  • Best for 100-500 guests
 $200.00
Large Outdoor Sound System
  • Includes: podium, microphone, 4 speakers and 2 subs
  • Best for over 500 guests
 $300.00
Microphones - Wired
  • Used in Ladies Gallery, State Room GTW, GWW and flag raisings
 $25.00
Microphones - Wireless (handheld, headset or lapel) $30.00
Audio Distribution Box (For Media) $50.00
DVD/CD Player $25.00
42" TV * $75.00
60" TV * $100.00
Projector and Rear Projection Screen* (11'4" x 6'8")
  • Used in the Atrium and Rotunda only
 $175.00
Teleconferencing* (State Room Only) $25.00
Electrical Distribution Box (Spider) $100.00
Keyboard* - certain restrictions apply
  • Includes personal speaker, music and bench
 $50.00
Megaphone
 $10.00
Sirius XM Music System
 $15.00

 

Special Event Equipment

Risers - 4' x 8' $20.00
Choir Risers - 3 steps $20.00
6' x 2.5' Rectangular tables $6.00 ea
8' x 2.5' Rectangular tables* $6.00 ea
60" Round tables $6.00 ea
30" Round Cabaret Tables
  • Adjustable height (seated or elbow)
 $10.00 ea
Chairs (Gray) $1.00 ea.
Chairs (White padded) $3.00 ea.
Chivari chairs (Black)
  • Limited number and certain restrictions apply
 $3.00 ea.
Podium $25.00
Backdrop with photo of Statehouse, 7' in height, 8' in width* $50.00
Pipe and Drape 8' in height*
  • 24 feet available
 $5.00/ft.
Pipe and Drape 9'- 16' adjustable*
  • 24 feet available
 $5.00/ft.
8' poles and bases $20.00/set
Rope and Stanchion (Chrome)*
  • Limited number available
 $6.00/set
Sign Stanchions for directional signage*
  • Limited number available
 $10.00 ea.
8' Tall Sign Stanchions
  • Limited number available
 $10.00 ea.
Easel $3.00 ea.
Display Grids $10.00 ea.
Coat racks* $10.00 ea.
   

Equipment Packages  UPDATED!

Any equipment package may be ordered at the package rate, if no other equipment is needed. 

Flag Raising Package 
  • Includes wired microphone, 1 speaker and podium
 $100.00
Literature Table Package
  • Includes: 1; 8' table, 4 chairs, 2 easels and waste basket
 $20.00

*Indoor Use Only

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