Blanket Advertisement for Fair-Time Services

The California Department of Food and Agriculture, Fairs and Expositions Branch is issuing a blanket advertisement seeking vendors to provide fair-time services to support the state-sponsored district fairs throughout California. This procurement encompasses a wide variety of services as detailed in Attachment 1, though specific service categories and deliverables are not fully enumerated in the available documentation. The solicitation was posted on April 2, 2026, with a proposal due date of October 2, 2026, providing interested vendors with a six-month window to submit their responses. While the specific evaluation criteria, required qualifications, and detailed service descriptions are referenced in the supporting attachments, the core objective is to establish vendor relationships capable of meeting the diverse operational and support needs of California's district fair system. Interested parties should review all referenced attachments carefully to understand the full scope of required services, performance standards, and submission requirements.

The specific set-aside designations, restrictions on eligible respondent organizations, and information regarding disadvantaged enterprise participation are not detailed in the summary provided. Similarly, incumbent vendor information, current contractor details, and any technology or infrastructure integration requirements are not specified in the available documentation. Award values, budget ranges, and contract value information have not been disclosed in this posting summary. Prospective vendors should obtain and review the complete solicitation documents, including all attachments and any clarifications issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, to determine eligibility requirements, specific service needs, compensation structures, and all other material terms and conditions governing this blanket service agreement.