Ohio State Fair SkyGlider and Carousel Operator

The Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds (the Commission) is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified vendors to enter into a multi-year contract to provide amusement attractions and related operational services for the Ohio State Fair, including the operation of the Fair’s Carnival and/or SkyGlider attraction. The selected vendor will be responsible for the safe, professional, and efficient operation of assigned amusement attractions, including staffing, daily inspections, maintenance, guest service, and compliance with all applicable safety regulations and Commission requirements. The Commission seeks an experienced operator capable of delivering a high-quality guest experience while maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational excellence throughout the duration of the Fair. If a suitable offer is made in response to this RFP, the Commission may enter into a contract (the
“Contract”) with the selected offeror (the “Vendor”) to perform all required services associated with the Project. This RFP outlines the scope of services, proposal submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and contractual obligations applicable to the selected Vendor.

Electronic Submission: Offeror must submit one (1) original Proposal which includes all completed and signed forms. The Commission may reject any proposals or unsolicited proposal amendments that are received after the deadline. Each Offeror must carefully review the requirements of this RFP and the contents of its proposal. the Commission will not be liable for any costs incurred by any Offeror in responding to this RFP, regardless of whether the Commission awards the contract through this process, cancels this RFP for any reason, or issues another RFP. By submitting a Proposal, the Offeror acknowledges that it has read this RFP, understands it, and agrees to be bound by its requirements. In addition, the Offeror will agree to abide by all laws, rules and directives of the State of Ohio, as they pertain to vendors doing business with the State of Ohio. The Commission may reject a Proposal if the Offeror takes exception to the terms and conditions of this RFP, fails to comply with the procedure for participating in the RFP process, or if the Proposal fails to meet any requirement of this RFP. The Commission may reject any Proposal that is not in the best interest of the Commission. All Proposals and other material submitted will become the property of the Commission. Proprietary information should not be included in a Proposal or supporting materials because all Proposals will be treated as a public record and the Commission will have the right to use any materials or ideas submitted in any Proposal without compensation to the prospective Offeror.