O'Brien Gate Entrance Unit - Public Works

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22nd District Agricultural Association - Exhibits has issued request for proposal, solicitation 27-002.

The District is releasing this RFP with the intent to award a single contract for the design, fabrication, installation, removal, and subsequent storage of the O'Brien Gate Entrance Unit decorative thematic facade at the annual San Diego County Fair (SDCF). The SDCF is a summer event, that spans approximately 22 to 28-days, closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The dates for 2027 are June 10 through July 5. The District may, at its sole and absolute discretion, reject any or all proposals, or parts thereof, or reject any item or items in this RFP, and waive any irregularities or technicalities. The District may re-advertise this RFP; postpone or cancel this RFP, at any time, during the RFP process. The decision as to who shall receive a contract award, or whether or not an award shall ever be made as a result of this RFP, shall be at the sole and absolute discretion of the District. The District reserves the right to make an award without the consideration of option or renewal years, as the interests of the District may require.

BACKGROUND The 22 nd District Agricultural Association (District) is an institution of the State of California that owns and operates the Del Mar Fairgrounds and produces the San Diego County Fair, the largest annual event in the region. A nine-member Board of Directors, appointed by the Governor of California, oversees the District and conducts public meetings in accordance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act. District is not a taxpayer-funded organization; operations are primarily funded by revenues generated through activities and events hosted across three distinct properties: the 212-acre main campus known publicly as the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the 48-acre Surf & Turf Recreational Facilities, and the 64-acre equestrian center known as Del Mar Horsepark. NOTICE: The California Coastal Commission (CCC) has jurisdiction over all developments and improvements to District property. In addition, the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) is the State agency responsible for ensuring compliance with the Clean Water Act and the District is required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PURPOSE, MISSION, VISION & VALUES District board and staff have been actively engaged in a strategic planning process to shape the future of the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Part of this process included the adoption of official statements that defined and elaborated on the purpose, mission, vision, and values of the organization in pursuit of ensuring a quality experience for guests and patrons of the Del Mar Fairgrounds. PURPOSE We are a timeless community treasure where all can flourish, connect, and interact through year-round exceptional experiences. MISSION We connect our community through shared interests, diverse experiences, and service to one another in an inclusive, accessible, and safe place with an emphasis on entertainment, recreation, agriculture, and education. VISION We will be the community’s iconic place for social interaction and cultural expression, honoring traditions, embracing innovation, celebrating excellence, and having fun. VALUES – We believe in... Fun! … celebrating the ordinary and the extraordinary in unique ways. A+ Quality … creating exceptional and memorable experiences. Integrity … being responsible to our community, the environment and to one another. Respect … providing an inclusive and interactive place where all people can connect. Service … purposeful and inspiring engagement. ABOUT THE DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS The Del Mar Fairgrounds was founded in 1936 — more than two decades prior to the incorporation of the City of Del Mar — to host the annual San Diego County Fair. Today, the facilities include 200,000 square feet of trade show and meeting space, a 15,000-seat grandstand, a 3,500-9,000 seat multi-use outdoor arena, a one-mile dirt surface horse racing track, and a 23,000 square foot entertainment center known as The Sound at Surfside. Events hosted at the Fairgrounds fall into two cate

Responses are due December 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM PST.

Questions must be submitted by December 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM PST.

A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for November 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM PST at O'Brien Gate near the statue of Don Diego 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard Del Mar, CA 92014 Proposers must RSVP through OpenGov no later than three (3) business days prior to the scheduled site tour..

Contact: Contracts and Purchasing, Procurement Contact (rfp@sdfair.com, (858) 755-1161).

1 document is attached to the notice: RFP 27-002 Sample Standard Agreement.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/sdfair/projects/322185. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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