2024 WCU Fall Carnival Rides

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by Western Carolina University, a state agency in North Carolina, seeking proposals to provide carnival services for their 2024 homecoming event. The University is requesting proposals for 4-7 carnival rides to be operated for two days, October 29-30, 2024, from 4pm to 9pm each day. Vendors are required to provide staff to operate the rides and must have a minimum $1 million/$2 million general liability insurance policy. Proposals will be evaluated based on pricing as well as the specifications of the individual rides offered, with the intent to award a contract to one or more vendors. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically by April 30, 2024. The RFP provides detailed requirements for the carnival rides, including minimum capacity and size specifications for various ride types.

The University will consider HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation and prior performance outside the United States as part of the evaluation criteria. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and there is no incumbent vendor or current contractor listed. The RFP does not provide any information on award values or budget ranges.