Summerfest Special Event Production Services

The City of Fountain Valley is seeking special event production services for its annual four-day Summerfest, including carnival rides, tents, stages, equipment, staffing, security, trash services, advertising, and sponsorship support.

City of Fountain Valley > Public Works Department


General
Open
RFP 26.018
Sep 28, 2026 08:00 PM
Sep 02, 2026 12:00 AM
3 years base + 3 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
amanda.penaloza@fountainvalley.gov
+17145934413
10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The City of Fountain Valley is soliciting proposals for comprehensive production and logistical support for its annual four-day Summerfest community event, which attracts more than 12,000 attendees. The event is generally held over the third full weekend in June and includes carnival rides and up to 15 game booths. The contractor will provide or coordinate generators, vendor and seating tents, tables and chairs, dishwashing sinks, fencing, bicycle racks, parking staff, security staff, trash staff, beer and wine garden serving staff, wire guards, two stages with shade covers, trash cans, cooperative advertising, and at least $4,000 in annual sponsorships. The contractor must attend monthly planning meetings from November through May, coordinate vendors and subcontractors, obtain required vendor insurance, and provide a proposal addressing company experience, key personnel, past performance, approach, schedule, quality control, references, and a separately submitted cost proposal. The agreement is for three years with three additional one-year extension options.

Classification Codes
NAICS711310Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities
PSCG003Recreational Services
Smart Codes
event production servicescarnival ridesevent staffing
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 2, 2026-Bid Posted Date
Sep 9, 2026-Pre-Bid Walkthrough (optional)
The walkthrough begins immediately at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
Sep 14, 2026-Questions Deadline
Sep 28, 2026-Proposal Due Date
Oct 12, 2026-Interviews of Finalists, if Applicable
Nov 17, 2026-Tentative City Council Award
Jan 1, 2027-Begin Project
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $4,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Liquor Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 5 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Yes
Documents
TitleDate Posted
EXHIBIT B - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTSSep 01, 2026 03:21 PM
EXHIBIT C - Sports Park MapSep 01, 2026 03:21 PM
Non-Collusion DeclarationSep 01, 2026 03:21 PM
EXHIBIT A - draft contractSep 01, 2026 03:21 PM
Uploading Electronic Proposal Instructions 2021Sep 01, 2026 03:21 PM
RFP 26.018 SPECIAL EVENTS PROD SVCSSep 01, 2026 03:21 PM
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