Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #Doc2271275972
Parking and Transportation Services for NC State Fair and Mountain State Fair
Posted
August 06, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
Doc2271275972
NAICS
485999, 488999, 485410
This opportunity seeks vendors to provide comprehensive parking and transportation services for the NC State Fair and Mountain State Fair, managed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - NC State Fair and Mountain State Fair - Products/Services Requested: - Rental or lease of shuttle buses (15 to 40+ passenger capacity, including 25% handicap accessible units) - 15-passenger vans for shuttle routes - Parking supervisors, traffic staff attendants, and parking ambassadors (notably, 1,531 hours of ambassador staffing for the Mountain State Fair) - Event-specific transportation management, including setup, teardown, and coordination with state agencies - Provision of vehicles, signage, safety equipment, and daily operational logs - Notable Requirements: - Hourly-based pricing for all vehicles and staff - Vendors must provide all personnel, vehicles, and equipment - Coordination with state agencies and compliance with safety and accessibility standards - Services required for both the 11-day NC State Fair and 10-day Mountain State Fair annually, including setup and teardown days - No specific OEMs or vehicle manufacturers are named; vendors may propose any compliant vehicles meeting capacity and accessibility requirements.
Description
This solicitation is issued by the Department of Agriculture for parking and transportation services at the NC State Fair. The procurement involves providing transport conveyance rental or lease services. Bids are due by September 8, 2026, and only vendors registered with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal may respond. The solicitation includes a public bid opening and requires compliance with state and federal regulations.