Ride Inspection Services

Project ID: 2131666 State|LocalOpportunities

Overview

Agency	NYS Dept. of Agriculture & Markets [NY]
Deadline	03/06/26
Posted	02/12/26
Estimated Value	$50,000 - $150,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	Not Provided
NAICS	Not Provided
PSC	Not Provided
Location	New York

Description

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Summary

The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets intends to procure providing Ride Inspection Services for the 2026 NYS Fair, pursuant to its discretionary purchasing authority under State Finance Law section 163(6). Businesses certified pursuant to Article 15-A of the NYS Executive Law and NYS small businesses are encouraged to participate and may be given greater weight in the evaluation process. All necessary documents have been attached to this solicitation. Inspect all rides, conduct a safety meeting with operators, issue operator handbooks, do an overall inspection of the entire midway area, conduct media interviews on safety related matters, presentation on public awareness if required as well as, where requested, the overall inspection of games and concessions for the 2026 New York State Fair. All the aforementioned will be completed prior to the opening of the Fair. During the Fair daily ride and operator inspections will be performed. Must be available, at a minimum, at all times during the daily operation of all rides. Incident reports will be completed as necessary and be submitted to the Fair by the end of the day they occur. Perform electrical source inspections, first aid updates, incident investigations and weekly operator training sessions. Provide a post-Fair final report and invoice within thirty days of completion of the Fair. Qualified candidates must have at least twenty (20) years of experience in inspection of rides and midways as an independent inspector and have performed inspections at Fair's or events that draw at least one million people and have a minimum of 75 rides. Qualified applicants shall also have at least one staff person with a Level 3 Certification from the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) on-site for the aforementioned duties. Communication with respect to this procurement initiated by or on behalf of an interested vendor through other than the Designated Contact Person(s) identified below may constitute an impermissible contact under state law with respect to Procurement Lobbying, and could result in disqualification of that vendor. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB)

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Summary (Newest Update)

Background The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking to procure Ride Inspection Services for the 2026 New York State Fair. This procurement is made under the agency's discretionary purchasing authority as outlined in State Finance Law section 163(6). The agency encourages participation from businesses certified under Article 15-A of the NYS Executive Law and NYS small businesses, which may receive greater weight in the evaluation process. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for inspecting all rides prior to the opening of the Fair, conducting safety meetings with operators, issuing operator handbooks, and performing overall inspections of the midway area. Additionally, the contractor will participate in media interviews regarding safety and provide a pre-Fair report on operational readiness and safety concerns. During the Fair, daily inspections of rides and operators will be conducted, including electrical source inspections, first aid updates, incident investigations, and weekly operator training sessions. A daily report detailing inoperable rides, ride downtime periods, and any incident reports must be submitted. After the Fair concludes, a final report summarizing duties performed and an invoice must be provided within thirty days. Qualified candidates must have at least twenty years of experience in ride inspection as independent inspectors at events with over one million attendees featuring a minimum of 75 rides. At least one staff member must hold a Level 3 Certification from NAARSO. Period of Performance The contract period is from August 1, 2026, to September 7, 2026. Place of Performance Services will be performed at the New York State Fairgrounds located in Syracuse, NY. Bidder Requirements Bidders must provide proof of twenty years of experience in ride inspection as independent inspectors and evidence of inspections conducted at fairs or events with over one million attendees featuring at least 75 rides. Additionally, proof of Level 3 Certification from NAARSO is required. The contractor must also obtain insurance coverage of $1 million for public liability including property damage before contract execution.

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