Ohio State Fair Entertainment Production

Location: Ohio
Posted: Mar 4, 2026
Due: Mar 9, 2026
Agency: State Government of Ohio
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
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Solicitation No: SRC0000036841
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Solicitation ID: SRC0000036841
Solicitation Name: Ohio State Fair Entertainment Production
Original Begin Date: 2/9/2026 12:00:00 PM
Begin Date: 3/3/2026 12:42:30 PM
End Date: 3/9/2026 12:00:00 AM
Inquiry End Date: 3/5/2026 8:00:00 AM
Commodity: Entertainment services
MBE Set Aside: MBE Set Aside
Agency: EXP-Ohio Expositions Commission
Solicitation Status: Open for Bidding
Solicitation Type: Request For Proposal (RFP) (Double Envelope)

Solicitation General Information
In an MBE set-aside solicitation, only those bidders/suppliers with an active MBE certification at the time the solicitation closes can submit a response
Solicitation ID
SRC0000036841
Solicitation Name
Ohio State Fair Entertainment Production
RFx Type
Request For Proposal (RFP) (Double Envelope)
Lot #
1
Solicitation Status
Open for Bidding
Round #
2
MBE Set Aside
Begin Date
3/3/2026 12:42:30 PM (ET)
Amendment?
End Date
3/9/2026 12:00:00 AM (ET)
Inquiry End Date
3/5/2026 8:00:00 AM
Summary

The sourcing project was reposted to extend the closing date.

The Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds (the Commission) is soliciting competitive proposals for a qualified vendor to enter a two-year contract with a two-year renewal option to become the entertainment talent provider, responsible for entertainment booking, production, and related services in preparation for the Ohio State Fair.


If a suitable offer is made in response to this RFP, the Commission may enter into a contract (Contract) to have the selected Offeror (the Vendor) perform all parts of the Project. This RFP provides details on what is required to submit a proposal, how the Commission will evaluate the proposals, and what will be required of the Vendor in performing the work.

Predecessor Contract
Process

Proposal Format
Each proposal must include sufficient data to allow the Commission to verify the total cost for the work and all the Offeror’s claims of meeting the RFP’s requirements. These instructions describe the required format for a responsive proposal. The Offeror may include any additional information it believes is relevant.

Offeror Profile
Each proposal must include a general profile of the prospective Offeror’s relevant experience working on projects like this work. In the Offeror’s Profile Summary (See Attachment One), details on prior and current similar and/or relevant work projects should be provided, including the scope of such work and clients. While detail is generally preferred on an Offeror’s most recent work, Offerors are encouraged to provide detail on relevant work in Ohio.

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