OC Fair & Event Center Sponsorship and Advertising Sales Services

The 32nd District Agricultural Association, operating the OC Fair & Event Center, is seeking sponsorship and advertising sales services for its events and venue from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2028, with three one-year renewal options.

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


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Open
SS-12-26
Oct 30, 2026 11:00 AM
Oct 06, 2026 12:00 PM
$3,376,526.00
2 years base + 3 × 1 year options
Small BusinessService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
kvu@ocfair.com
+17147081719
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, USA
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Description

The 32nd District Agricultural Association, operating the OC Fair & Event Center, seeks a contractor to provide full-service sponsorship and advertising sales services. The scope includes developing sponsorship programs and tiered packages; identifying and soliciting sponsors; preparing customized proposals; negotiating sponsorship terms; coordinating approvals and contract execution; overseeing sponsorship benefits, signage, activations, offers, and naming rights; coordinating invoicing and collections; tracking tickets and passes used for client agreements; and providing weekly sales and performance reports. The contractor will support the annual OC Fair, Imaginology, and other self-produced or year-round events, with a focus on increasing cash sponsorship revenue and converting trade arrangements to cash. The contractor must demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience and similar work for at least three comparable businesses. During June through August, sales staff must provide an on-site presence at the venue for at least eight hours per day and be available during relevant event setup, activations, and operating hours. Proposals must include a cover letter, technical proposal, financial proposal bid form, bidder/contractor status form, bidder declaration, required contracting-act forms, and specified experience, recommendation, financial-reference, insurance, and other supporting materials. The agreement is expected to run from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2028, with three independent one-year renewal options.

Classification Codes
NAICS541890Other Services Related to Advertising
PSCR701Advertising Services
Smart Codes
event sponsorship salesadvertising sales servicessponsorship activation management
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 6, 2026-RFP Released
Oct 26, 2026-Questions Due
Oct 27, 2026-Answers Sent to Bidders
Oct 30, 2026 06:00 PM-Proposal Deadline
Nov 2, 2026-Scoring Presentation
Nov 4, 2026-Notice of Proposed Award
Nov 5, 2026-Protest Deadline
Nov 13, 2026-Board Approval of RFP Award
Dec 1, 2026-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 1 year
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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