Lighting and Sound Systems Rental

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Kentucky State Fair Board, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide lighting and sound systems rental services for outdoor concerts at the Kentucky State Fair in Jefferson County, Louisville City. The Request for Bid (RFB) solicits bids for a complete lighting system and a complete sound system, including all necessary equipment and labor. The minimum technical, experience, and insurance requirements for vendors are outlined in the RFB. Bids will be evaluated based on 90 points for the total bid price and 10 points for the vendor's experience, with a minimum of three years required. The initial contract period is one year, with the option to extend for four additional one-year periods. Bids are due by March 22, 2022, at 1:30 PM ET.

The RFB includes provisions for reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders, and preferences may apply for qualified bidders or the Kentucky Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries. The Commonwealth reserves the right to add similar items to the contract with the vendor's consent. The RFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not mentioned, and the award value or budget range is not provided.