The OC Fair & Event Center is soliciting bid proposals for the Management, Operations, Maintenance of the Equestrian Center. The Board of Directors of the 32nd District Agricultural Association is releasing this RFP with the intent to award a contract for the purpose of the Management, Operations & Maintenance of the Equestrian Center Facility in accordance with the Scope of work listed in this RFP and as directed by the District, from April 15, 2024 - April 14, 2034 for ten (10) years, with one (1) ten (10) year option to renew. The agreement options are to be exercised independently and at the sole discretion of the District. Certification of satisfactory contract performance is required. Extensions may involve renegotiation of terms and conditions. The OC Fair & Event Center is a 150-acre multi-use property owned and operated by the 32nd District Agricultural Association, a California state institution. The District is subject to the oversight of various state agencies, including the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Division of Fairs & Expositions. The District is used throughout the year for both public and private events, and educational and community activities. The District hosts over 150 events throughout the year and self-produces the annual OC Fair and Imaginology events, in addition to managing the Pacific Amphitheatre, an 8,200-seat outdoor amphitheater. The District features 157,000 square feet of unique event space including exhibit buildings, meeting rooms and outdoor spaces - all available for rent throughout the year. The property includes Centennial Farm, a three-acre working farm which educates the public, including over 100,000 school children through field trips, on the importance of agriculture in our daily lives. Centennial Farm features farm animals, California specialty crops and the "Table of Dignity" memorial honoring the work of Orange County agricultural workers. Refers to the "Department of General Services," State of California, located at: 707 Third Street, 7th Floor West Sacramento, California 95605 Attention: Office of Legal Services. It is the policy of the District not to solicit proposals unless there is a bona fide intention to award a contract. However, the District may, at its sole and absolute discretion, reject any or all proposals; readvertise this RFP; postpone or cancel, at any time, this RFP process, or waive any irregularities in this RFP. The decision as to who shall receive a contract award, or whether or not an award shall ever be made as a result of this RFP, shall be at the sole and absolute discretion of the District. Question Deadline 01/16/2024 at 5:00 PM PT All questions are to be submitted in writing and email to RFP@ocfair.com by the date and time specified above. All Bidders will be sent email notification when questions and answers are posted on the District s web site.
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