Advertising and Media Buying Services

The 32nd District Agricultural Association, operating as OC Fair & Event Center, is seeking a full-service agency for strategic advertising, creative development, media planning and buying, digital performance marketing, research, analytics, and related support for its fairs, entertainment venues, and year-round programs.

California > Department of Food and Agriculture > Division of Fairs and Expositions > 32nd District Agricultural Association > OC Fair & Event Center


General
Open
AM-06-26
Oct 27, 2026 06:00 PM
Oct 02, 2026 12:00 PM
$1,200,000.00
2 years base + 3 × 1 year options
Small BusinessOther
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
rfp@ocfair.com
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, USA
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Description

The 32nd District Agricultural Association, operating as OC Fair & Event Center, seeks a qualified full-service or integrated agency team to provide strategic advertising, creative development, media planning and buying, digital performance marketing, research, audience development, analytics, multicultural and multilingual communications, accessibility support, promotions, and account management. Services will support the annual OC Fair, Pacific Amphitheatre, Imaginology, venue rentals, year-round events, educational programs, and other District priorities. The scope includes integrated marketing plans, campaign strategy, creative concepts and production, traditional and digital media placement, campaign optimization, measurement and attribution, dashboards and reporting, media transparency, rights and asset management, and event-critical support. Proposers must submit a cover letter, technical proposal, completed financial proposal bid forms, Bidder/Contractor Status Form, Bidder Declaration, Darfur Contracting Act Attachment, and, when applicable, Iran Contracting Act, small-business, and DVBE documentation. The anticipated term is January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028, with three optional one-year extensions. The District anticipates an annual media budget of approximately $1.2 million, but does not guarantee any minimum volume or expenditure.

Classification Codes
NAICS541810Advertising Agencies
PSCR701Advertising Services
Smart Codes
advertising servicesmedia buyingdigital marketing
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 2, 2026-RFP Released
Oct 12, 2026-Questions Due
Oct 14, 2026-Answers Sent to All Bidders
Oct 27, 2026 06:00 PM-Proposal Deadline
Oct 28, 2026-Proposal Review and Scoring
Nov 3, 2026-Presentations (optional)
The three highest-scoring bidders will be invited to an in-person presentation and interview; the location is not stated.
Nov 4, 2026-Notice of Proposed Award
Nov 13, 2026 01:00 AM-Protest Deadline
Nov 19, 2026-Board Approval of RFP Award
Jan 1, 2027-Proposed Contract Commences
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 6 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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