Homecoming Carnival Amusement Services

Jacksonville State University is seeking an amusement vendor to provide a Ferris wheel, two to three carnival games, two to three additional rides, operators, generators, setup, takedown, and event support for its Homecoming Carnival.

Jacksonville State University


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26-10-16-0026
Oct 16, 2026 07:00 PM
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purchasing@jsu.edu
+12567825152
700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, AL, USA
Submission Instructions
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Jacksonville State University, Attn: Shasta Platt, Procurement and Fixed Assets, 700 Pelham Road North, 324 Angle Hall, Jacksonville, AL 36265
Description

Jacksonville State University is soliciting an amusement vendor for its Homecoming Carnival on November 5, 2026. The scope includes one full-size Ferris wheel for college-age participants; two to three traditional carnival trailer-style games with attendants; and two to three additional amusement rides for participants age 18 and older. The vendor must provide trained operators, required safety certifications, dedicated generators, setup, takedown, cleanup, and restoration of the event area. The vendor must comply with applicable carnival safety, inspection, permitting, licensing, emergency-procedure, first-aid, crowd-control, and campus-coordination requirements. Required bid materials include the completed State of Alabama Disclosure Statement, E-Verify documentation, three references, specified insurance certificates, an Alabama business license or proof of qualification, and the listed Alabama compliance certificates. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, umbrella or excess liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, property coverage, and special-event insurance, with the university named as an additional insured on applicable liability policies.

Classification Codes
NAICS713990All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
PSCG003Recreational Services
Smart Codes
amusement ridescarnival gamesevent entertainment services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 25, 2026-Bid Issue Date
Oct 16, 2026 07:00 PM-Bid Due Date
Nov 05, 2026 11:00 PM-Homecoming Carnival
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella or Excess Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $500,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Property Insurance
  • Special Event Insurance
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
No
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