Carnival Operator
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 24RFP11834
- State
- South Dakota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
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About this opportunity
The South Dakota State Fair is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a carnival operator to provide comprehensive entertainment services for the 2025-2029 state fair seasons. The procurement seeks an experienced vendor capable of delivering a high-quality carnival experience with a focus on safety, ride maintenance, and professional personnel. The carnival operator must provide a diverse range of attractions, including spectacular, major, and kiddie rides, games, and food concessions. Key deliverables include maintaining top-tier, current popular rides, ensuring personnel are well-dressed and professional, and prioritizing overall safety standards. The RFP (#24RFP11834) requires detailed proposals demonstrating the offeror's qualifications, past performance, and operational resources. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM CT on December 11, 2024, with an anticipated award decision and contract negotiation scheduled for December 19, 2024. Potential bidders may submit inquiries via email to Peggy Besch at peggy.besch@state.sd.us, with responses to be posted on the state's e-procurement system.
The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract covers five consecutive years of state fairs, with the first event scheduled for August 27-September 1, 2025, and subsequent years concluding on Labor Day. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the proposal requires a minimum flat fee and/or percentage of gross receipts for rides and sideshows, along with minimum flat fees for games and food concessions. The State reserves the right to negotiate contract terms and award the contract to the most responsive offeror providing the best overall value. The procurement is specific to Bennett County and the South Dakota State Fair, suggesting a localized but significant entertainment services contract. The comprehensive nature of the RFP indicates a substantial opportunity for a qualified carnival operator to secure a multi-year agreement with the state.
Opportunity text
The South Dakota State Fair is seeking proposals for an experienced and qualified carnival operator in which safety is the top priority; maintenance and upkeep of rides is evident; personnel are clean and well dressed; and the most current popular rides and games are provided for the 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 South Dakota State Fairs.
2025 dates are August 27-September 1. Corresponding dates in future years (always ends on Labor Day).
Offerors may email inquiries concerning this RFP to obtain clarification of requirements. No inquiries will be accepted after the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Activities. Inquiries must be emailed to Peggy Besch at peggy.besch@state.sd.us with the subject line RFP #: 24RFP11834.
The State will respond to offeror's inquiries (if required) via e-mail. In addition, all inquiries and the State's response will be posted on the state's e-procurement system. Offerors may not rely on any other statements, either of a written or oral nature, that alter any specification or other term or condition of this RFP. Offerors will be notified in the same manner as indicated above regarding any modifications to this RFP.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP Document.pdf |
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