Chino Planet bids #RFP# 2026-0014

City of Chino Solicits Turnkey Provider for Outdoor Holiday Ice Rink Event

The City of Chino, California, is seeking a qualified firm to provide a turnkey outdoor holiday ice-skating rink event. - Government Buyer: - City of Chino (local government) - Products and Equipment Requested: - Portable ice rink (66x36 feet) with freezer plate system - Air-cooled chiller with pumps, hoses, and expansion tank - Generator and fuel for refrigeration system - Insulation and vapor barriers for site preparation - Modular railing system with clear Plexiglas and signage area - Ice rink maintenance equipment (mini-Zamboni electric re-surfacer) - Tools, equipment, and supplies for setup, maintenance, and takedown - Metal-frame covering with clear Plexiglas sides - Outdoor sound system (speakers, playback, amps, mics) - Holiday lighting (LED programmable lights, rope lights) - Skate trailer or modular unit for ticketing, skate storage, and office - Skate lacing area with benches, rubber flooring, and sharpening services - Skating equipment (skates, helmets, skate aids, racks, shelves) - Services Requested: - Turnkey installation and removal of the ice rink and all equipment - Full management and operation of the event, including staffing (manager, cashiers, skate rental attendants, safety monitors, maintenance personnel) - On-site professional management with experience in liability protection - 24/7 on-call refrigeration technician - Skate sharpening services - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all equipment, staffing, and management for a seamless event - Preference for firms with at least five years of relevant experience - Compliance with insurance minimums and local business preference policies - Detailed proposals required, including qualifications, methodology, references, and pricing - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated; opportunity is open to all qualified providers - Place of Performance: - 13220 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 (parking lot at the corner of Chino and Central Avenue) - Contract Term: - Initial two-year contract with up to three one-year renewal options - Event operates annually for approximately one month during the holiday season

Description

The City of Chino is seeking proposals from qualified firms to establish a contract for the turnkey installation, removal, management, and operation of an outdoor ice-skating rink as a holiday season special event. The rink will be located at 13220 Central Avenue, Chino, CA, and will operate from December 5, 2026, through January 3, 2027. The scope includes providing the ice rink, refrigeration system, generator, maintenance equipment, staffing, skate rental services, and related operations. The City prefers contractors with a minimum of five years of experience in similar services and requires detailed proposals including qualifications, approach, and pricing.

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