Opportunity
City of Columbia Ionwave #63/2026
Rental, Installation, and Removal of Inflatables and Event Supplies for City of Columbia, MO
Posted
April 08, 2026
Respond By
May 06, 2026
Identifier
63/2026
NAICS
532284
The City of Columbia, Missouri is seeking proposals for the rental, installation, and removal of dry and wet inflatables and event supplies to support Parks and Recreation Department events. - Government Buyer: - City of Columbia, Missouri, Finance Department, Purchasing Division - Contact: Autumn Klauba - Products and Services Requested: - Rental of dry inflatables (e.g., interactive games, slides, obstacle courses, mazes, rock climb slides) - Rental of wet inflatables (e.g., slides with pool landings, slip n slides with mist hoses) - Additional event supplies (canopy tents, pole tents) - Delivery, installation, removal, and on-call maintenance services for all items - Product Details: - Examples include 20' x 20' x 16' interactive inflatables, 27' tall dual-lane slides, 80' long obstacle courses, 36' slip n slides, and various tent sizes - Lump sum fees for delivery, installation, and removal - Firm fixed percentage discount off catalog pricing for other inflatables and supplies - Notable Requirements: - Services must cover multiple city locations and events with attendance ranging from 100 to 12,000 participants - On-call maintenance during events is required - Pricing for renewal periods must not exceed original contract prices unless approved - Compliance with all specifications and timely delivery to various city locations - Period of Performance: - Initial contract period is one year, with up to four additional one-year renewal options (maximum five years and three months) - Locations: - Events and deliveries at various city parks and recreation areas, including Douglass Park, Cosmo Park, Stephens Lake Park, Gans Creek Recreation Area, Twin Lakes Recreation Area, Albert Oakland Park, and other specified addresses throughout Columbia, MO - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; approved equivalents are acceptable
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of Columbia, Missouri, for the rental, installation, and removal of dry and wet inflatables along with additional event supplies. The services are intended for various programs and events held throughout the city. Proposals must be submitted either electronically via the city's e-bidding website or as sealed hard copies delivered to the Purchasing Division by the specified deadline. The contract period is for one year, and deliveries will be made to various locations within Columbia Parks and Recreation.