Tent rentals for 2024 NYS Fair

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has entered into a contract with TGIF Entertainment to provide additional tent rentals for the 2024 New York State Fair, held at the NYS Fairgrounds in Onondaga County. This agreement was made as a sole-source award, following an initial selection of TGIF Entertainment as a Preferred Tent Vendor through a solicitation process in March 2024. The need for extra tents arose during the event, requiring an exemption from the usual advertising process to accommodate urgent needs. The contract covers the period from August 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, with the contract reporting exemption approved on September 23, 2024, and the ad closing on October 1, 2024. The contract's estimated value ranges between 500,000 and 1,500,000 dollars, reflecting the scope of tent rentals needed for the event. The procurement was managed by Ryan von Linden, a Contract Management Specialist at the Department of Agriculture and Markets, who can be contacted via email or phone for further inquiries. The procurement process was conducted under NAICS code 812990, which pertains to other personal services, indicating the specialized nature of the tent rental services. The contract ensures the timely provision of additional tents to support the successful operation of the fair, emphasizing the importance of the sole-source award due to the specific needs that arose during the event.