State Fair Grounds Entertainment Audio and Lighting

The California Exposition & State Fair is seeking a contractor to rent, install, maintain, and operate audio systems and theatrical lighting across multiple stages for the 2027 California State Fair.

State of California > California Exposition & State Fair


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Oct 14, 2026 11:00 PM
Sep 30, 2026 11:07 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
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contracts@calexpo.com
1600 Exposition Boulevard, Sacramento, CA, USA
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Description

The California Exposition & State Fair is soliciting bids for rental, installation, maintenance, and operation of audio systems and theatrical lighting for the central, promenade, and multiple other entertainment stages at the 2027 California State Fair. The scope includes stage sound systems, consoles, speakers, microphones, amplifiers, cabling, power distribution, rigging, lighting trees, control boards, dimmers, replacement lamps, and related equipment. The contractor must provide qualified technicians for stage operation, mixing, troubleshooting, repairs, installation, load-in, load-out, and on-call support. Bid prices must include rental fees, labor, maintenance, and repairs. The bid must include a complete equipment list and installation approach. The agreement term is September 1, 2027, through October 31, 2030, with services centered on the 2027 fair, scheduled for September 17 through October 3, 2027. Three similar references from the previous five years and specified certification and cost forms are required.

Classification Codes
NAICS532210Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental
PSCT016Audio/Visual Services
Smart Codes
event audio productiontheatrical lighting rentallive event technicians
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 30, 2026 11:00 PM-Published Date
Oct 07, 2026 12:00 AM-Questions Due Date
Oct 9, 2026-Answers Provided
Oct 14, 2026 11:00 PM-Final Bid Submission
Oct 28, 2026-Proposed Award Date
Sep 1, 2027-Contract Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Property Insurance
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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