Electrical Supplies for the KSF

The Kentucky State Fair Board is requesting bids on electrical supplies for the 2026 Kentucky State Fair, with bids due electronically by 3:00 p.m. EST on July 9, 2026.

The solicitation covers 49 line items of wire and cable, electrical breakers, receptacles, outlets, connectors, tape, boxes, panels, lighting fixtures, and miscellaneous electrical components and tools. Quantities range from single units to 1,000 units. All items must be delivered F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed to Kentucky Venues in Louisville, Kentucky by August 10, 2026. Multiple contracts will be awarded by line item; vendors may bid on one or more items.

The Kentucky State Fair Board will award on a best value basis using a ranking approach with established measurable criteria. Pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date. No federal excise tax, Kentucky sales tax, or use tax should be included in quoted prices. Payment will be made within 30 working days of receipt of goods or vendor invoice. All supplies are subject to inspection and acceptance by the KSFB; defective items are subject to rejection or correction at the vendor's expense.

Vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System and submit bids electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform at https://emars311.ky.gov/webapp/vssprdonline3111d/AltSelfService. Paper bids are not acceptable. The KSFB reserves the right to cancel the RFB if responses exceed available funding.