RENEWAL 2 OF 2 7/1/18-6/30/20 Sound for Free Stages and PA for 2018-2019 IL State Fairs

This contract opportunity is for a two-year renewal of sound and public address services for the free entertainment stages at the Illinois State Fairs. The procurement is being conducted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and is focused on St. Clair County. The contract requires the provision of all necessary sound equipment, setup, and technical services to support the free entertainment stages at the Illinois State Fairs from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020. Key deliverables include reliable sound and PA systems, knowledgeable technical staff, and coordination with the State Fair organizers. Qualifications include prior experience providing similar services for large-scale public events. The original procurement was conducted through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process, and this is a two-year renewal of that previous contract.

The contract includes a potential conflict of interest due to the involvement of a former state employee as a subcontractor, but this was determined to be manageable. The contract is funded through a mix of federal and state appropriated funds, with a total value of $139,600 for the two-year term. There are no stated set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no information is provided about any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that would need to be integrated.