Marion County Fair Carnival Services CS1590-24

Marion County, Oregon is seeking a carnival services provider for the 2025 Marion County Fair through a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) process designated as CS1590-24. The procurement opportunity solicits qualified carnival operators to provide comprehensive carnival services during the county fair, with all proposal submissions required through the Marion County Procurement Collaboration Portal. Potential vendors must complete portal account registration 15-30 minutes before submission, with key dates including a question submission deadline of December 12, 2024, at 3:00 PM PST and a final proposal response deadline of December 18, 2024, at 3:00 PM PST. The RFQ requires vendors to demonstrate capabilities in managing and operating a full-scale carnival, including ride operations, safety protocols, staffing, and potential revenue sharing arrangements. Interested vendors must carefully review all procurement documents and follow precise submission guidelines outlined in the OregonBuys portal instructions.

Based on the available documentation, no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly detailed in the procurement materials. The Notice of Intent to Award letter indicates that Funtastic Shows, Inc. was selected as the Apparent Successful Bidder for the 2025 Marion County Fair carnival services, suggesting they may have been the incumbent or most competitive vendor. While specific contract value ranges were not disclosed, the procurement appears focused on securing a comprehensive carnival services provider for the county fair. Vendors were required to demonstrate operational expertise, safety compliance, and the ability to provide a diverse and engaging carnival experience. The procurement process allows for potential vendor protests, with a specific protest window of 7 calendar days from the notice issuance, requiring submissions via email to the Marion County Contracts and Procurement Manager.