Project Information

Bid Title

Inflatable Amusement Devices 2026-27

Issuing Agency

City of Lake Forest

Location

California

Published Date

Jul 29, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 12, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Inflatable Amusement Devices 2026-27

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 7/29/2026

Due Date: 8/12/2026

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Inflatable Amusement Devices 2026-27

Pre Qualification Process (RFQ) - Pre-RFP

Management Services - Community Services

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Release Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026

· Due Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 12:00pm

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 11:17am

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Draft Response No Bid13 days, 17 hours, 34 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Wed, Jul 29, 2026 11:17 AM
Sealed Bid Process:No
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

Inflatable Amusement Devices 2026-27

The City of Lake Forest ("City") seeks qualification statements from qualified firms to provide inflatable amusement devices to facilities renters.

The Inflatable Amusement Devices RFQ includes the general services included in the General Scope of Services (Attachment A) and shall be used to determine a Pre-Qualified Consultant List for Inflatable Amusement Device services.

Responses must conform with the requirements of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The City reserves the right to waive any irregularity in any Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) or to reject any SOQ which does not comply with this RFQ. Modification to the RFQ including, but not limited to, the work to be performed can be made only by written addendum issued by the City. Selection of pre-qualified firms will be made solely by the City on criteria determined by the City.

The use of the term “firm” throughout this document means individual proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation or joint venture.

By submitting an SOQ, the interested firm agrees to all of the terms of the RFQ and Agreement (Attachment C), unless exceptions to the RFQ or Agreement are stated by the firm in its SOQ. The successful firm will be required to enter into an Agreement which will include the requirements of this RFQ as well as other requirements. The City reserves the right to reject any SOQs, exceptions or changes to the Agreement, or Request for Qualifications.

Background

About the City
The City of Lake Forest is located in southern Orange County, California, in the area commonly referred to as the Saddleback Valley, with a population of approximately 85,000. It is the County's thirty-first city and the second largest city within the Saddleback Valley, encompassing 16.6 square miles. The City of Lake Forest's fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.

The City was incorporated in 1991, operates under the Council/Manager form of government and is considered a contract city. The five members of the City Council are elected by district. They serve staggered four-year terms, with the Mayor being selected annually from among the Council Members. The Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

City Hall is located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California 92630. The telephone number is (949) 461-3400, and the fax is (949) 461-3511. The City website address is http://www.lakeforestca.gov .

Project Description

Inflatable Amusement Devices

City staff maintains a list of qualified and contracted vendors to provide an inflatable amusement device to gazebo rental permit holders. Community Services staff works closely with Public Works to provide locations within select parks that are able to support Bounce House Inflatables based on space and irrigation locations. The selected parks are: Mountain View, Pittsford, Rimgate, Concourse, and El Toro. Public Works has mapped an area as to where the inflatable is able to be placed near the gazebo at the select parks. Staff will coordinate efforts with approved vendors to provide this service.

The services are expected to be completed within one year from contract award. The City anticipates awarding a contract with an initial term of August 29, 2026 to August 28, 2027.

Timeline

Release RFQ Date:

July 29, 2026

Question Submission Deadline:

August 10, 2026, 12:00pm

Submission Deadline:

August 12, 2026, 12:00pm

Anticipated Contractor Selection Date:

August 17, 2026

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