Sound System Rental for Livestock Events and Exhibits

The California Exposition & State Fair is seeking a contractor to rent, install, operate, maintain, and remove professional sound systems for livestock events and exhibits at the California State Fair from 2027 through 2029.

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0000040518
Oct 14, 2026 11:00 PM
Sep 30, 2026 10:08 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 a contractor to provide and operate industry-standard professional sound systems on a rental basis for five livestock and exhibit venues. The scope includes speakers, mixers, microphones, wireless microphone systems, playback interfaces, cabling, rigging, power distribution, transportation, installation, load-in, load-out, operation, maintenance, technical staffing, sound checks, and prompt correction of malfunctions. The contractor must provide trained personnel, including a qualified technician on-site each morning during the first seven days of the fair, and must supply all equipment needed for the work. Sound systems must meet detailed coverage, performance, safety, and environmental requirements. Subcontracting is prohibited. The agreement covers the 2027, 2028, and 2029 State Fair periods, with bids submitted for all services and priced by system and year.

Classification Codes
NAICS532490Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
PSCT016Audio/Visual Services
Smart Codes
professional sound systemssound system installationevent audio operation
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 30, 2026-Bid Published
Oct 07, 2026 12:00 AM-Questions Due Date
Oct 8, 2026-Answers Provided Date
Oct 14, 2026 11:00 PM-Final Bid Submission
Oct 19, 2026-Proposed Award Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Property Insurance
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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