AGR-IFB DSF Sound Grandstand 2018-2020

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Agriculture for sound equipment services for the grandstand entertainment during the 2018, 2019, and 2020 Du Quoin State Fairs. The contract will have an initial term of three years, with up to three one-year renewal options, for a total potential term of 10 years. The Agency is seeking a vendor to provide sound equipment, including main speaker systems, front of house consoles, monitor systems, microphones, and rigging, to meet the technical requirements of the grandstand entertainers. Pricing shall be submitted as a total cost per fair, with the Agency evaluating the total price for the initial three-year term. Vendor questions are due by February 13, 2018 at 2:00 pm, and bids are due by February 23, 2018 at 2:00 pm.

There are no small business, minority, or veteran set-aside requirements for this solicitation. The contract will be funded by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the total payments shall not exceed an amount to be determined by the State prior to contract execution. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no specific requirements for integrating with existing infrastructure or technology.