Carnival and Independent Amusement Ride Safety Inspection Services

Overview

Public Safety, Security & Fire

Costa Mesa, California, United StatesPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: April 7th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The District seeks safety inspection services for carnival and amusement rides, including all construction and operational stages, ensuring compliance and safety certification.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

Estimate

$800,000 – $1,500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

RFP Released: March 16th, 2026

Questions Due via Email: March 30th, 2026

Answers Sent to All Bidders via Email: April 1st, 2026

Proposal Deadline: April 7th, 2026, 11:00 a.m.

Scoring: April 8th, 2026

Notice of Proposed Award: April 10th, 2026

Protest Deadline: April 17th, 2026

Board Approval of RFP Award: April 23rd, 2026

Proposed Contract Commences: May 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 30th, 2026

Issuing Agency

32nd District Agricultural Association

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Costa Mesa, California is seeking a qualified vendor to perform safety inspection services for carnival and independent amusement rides on District property. The contractor will be responsible for inspecting rides throughout all stages of the construction process, including pre-assembly, assembly, final inspection, and approving rides for operation.

Inspectors must verify that all safety measures for each ride are met, such as ensuring safety devices, restraint systems, and safety/instructional signage are properly installed and compliant with manufacturer specifications. The installation of fencing, gates, and barriers must provide appropriate protection for riders and spectators and comply with industry standards. Only rides and attractions that have been approved by the contractor after inspection will be authorized for activation during events.

The contractor is also responsible for verifying that each ride has a current permit issued by the Division of Industrial Safety per labor code requirements before operation. In cases where corrective actions are necessary, the contractor must notify the District and the ride owner or operator (if different) of the required actions prior to approval and maintain records of these communications.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.