Horse Box Stall Cleaning, Horse Feeding, Daily Arena/Turnout Maintenance and General Range Facility Maintenance

The 32nd District Agricultural Association, a California state agency operating under the California Department of Food and Agriculture's Division of Fairs & Expositions, is soliciting bid proposals for horse box stall cleaning, horse feeding, daily arena/turnout maintenance, and general ranch facility maintenance at the OC Fair & Event Center's The Ranch Community Center (TRCC) for an initial term of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026, with three 1-year renewal options. The RFP requires a mandatory walk-through on October 29, 2024, and proposals are due by November 15, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the qualified responsible bidder receiving the highest overall score based on their technical proposal, which must outline the company's history, personnel, equipment, past experience, operations plan, and financial references, as well as a financial proposal that will be evaluated and scored, with the lowest potential cost receiving the maximum points.

Small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise preferences and incentives are available. The selected contractor will be required to provide insurance coverage and comply with prevailing wage requirements, if applicable. The RFP does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the available budget range is not specified, although the District will only pay for actual services provided based on the work performed and actual occupancy.