Advertising and Media Buying Services

The 32nd District Agricultural Association, also known as OC Fair & Event Center, is seeking an agency to provide strategic advertising, creative development, media planning and buying, research, analytics, and related marketing services for its events and programs under a two-year contract with three one-year renewal options.

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


General
Open
AM-06-26
Nov 13, 2026 07:00 PM
Nov 06, 2026 12:00 PM
2 years base + 3 × 1 year options
Small BusinessSmall BusinessService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
rfp@ocfair.com
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
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Description

The District seeks a full-service or integrated agency team to provide strategic advertising, creative development, media planning and buying, digital performance marketing, research, analytics, and related services. Work may support the annual fair, live entertainment, year-round events, venue rentals, educational and community programs, and other District priorities. Services include integrated campaign planning, audience research, creative concepts and production coordination, multicultural and accessible communications, media placement and optimization, measurement and reporting, and event-period support. The proposal must include a technical response, a financial proposal using the District-provided bid form, and the required forms and supporting materials. The technical response includes relevant experience and references, a portfolio of five to twelve creative examples, the proposed approach, and a campaign concept for the 2030 fair. The primary bidder's physical office must be within 80 miles of the OC Fair & Event Center. The contract is anticipated to run from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028, with three optional one-year extensions.

Classification Codes
NAICS541810Advertising Agencies
PSCR701Advertising Services
Smart Codes
advertising strategymedia planning and buyingcreative campaign development
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 13, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Deadline
Nov 17, 2026-Proposal Scoring
Nov 19, 2026-Presentations for Top-Ranked Proposers (optional)
In-person presentations for the three highest-ranked proposers; time and logistics to be provided in advance.
Nov 20, 2026-Notice of Proposed Award
Dec 1, 2026-Protest Deadline
Dec 17, 2026-Board Approval of Award
Jan 1, 2027-Proposed Contract Commencement
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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