When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 12, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $1,000,000 – $2,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by 32nd District Agricultural Association. The work is located in Costa Mesa, California, United States.

Advertising & Media Buying Services (Due October 27, 2026)

The 32nd District Agricultural Association is seeking a full-service agency to provide strategic advertising, creative, media, digital performance marketing, research, and analytics services.

Primary bidder's physical office location must be within an 80-mile radius of the OC Fair & Event Center
Must be qualified to do business in California and in good standing
Must submit a signed cover letter with specific required verbiage
Must submit a technical proposal
Must submit a completed and signed Financial Proposal Bid Form
Must submit a Bidder/Contractor Status Form
Must submit a Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105)
Must submit a Darfur Contracting Act Attachment
Must submit an Iran Contracting Act Verification Form if bid estimate is over $1,000,000
Must provide proof of commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance
Must provide proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance
Must comply with prevailing-wage requirements if applicable

$1,000,000 – $2,000,000

RFP Released: October 2nd, 2026

Questions Due: October 12th, 2026

Answers Sent: October 14th, 2026

Proposal Deadline: October 27th, 2026

Presentations: November 3rd, 2026

Notice of Proposed Award: November 4th, 2026

Protest Deadline: November 12th, 2026

Board Approval: November 19th, 2026

Contract Commences: January 1st, 2027

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The 32nd District Agricultural Association (OC Fair & Event Center) is seeking a qualified full-service agency to provide strategic advertising, creative, media, digital performance marketing, research, analytics, and related services. The selected contractor will support a high-volume annual fair, live entertainment, year-round events, venue rentals, and educational programs. The contract term is from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028, with three (3) one-year options to renew.

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