RFP for hotel/conference center services for a judicial orientation program in specified California cities. Proposals due October 15, 2026. Program dates preferred June 6-11, 2027. Maximum meeting room rental and termination fee $10,000 each. Budgeted sleeping room rate $175. Award based on 100-point scale: cost 30%, property 35%, food and beverage 15%, other needs 5%, terms acceptance 10%, date preference 5%. Payment via U. S. Bank travel card. Proposals submitted by email. Late proposals rejected. 90-day offer period.
Proposals must be delivered by October 15, 2026, no later than 11:59 pm Pacific Time. Latest date and time proposal may be submitted to: ***@***. *. * October 15, 2026, by 11:59 pm
Payment will be made via U. S. Bank National Association Travel Payment Services Card (TPSC). This payment method will serve as a guarantee of the program and will eliminate the need for a credit application or purchase order for this function.
Award will be made to the highest scored proposal based on a 100-point scale. Award, if made, will be to the highest scored proposal. Criteria include cost (30%), property (35%), food and beverage (15%), other needs (5%), terms acceptance (10%), and date preference (5%).
Proposers must complete the Darfur Contracting Act Certification and General Certifications Form. Proposer must complete the Darfur Contracting Act certification and submit the completed certification with its proposal.
The deadline for a solicitation specifications protest is the due date for proposals. The deadline for the judicial council of california to receive a solicitation specifications protest is the due date and time for submittal of proposals.
Rates exceeding maximum allowable amounts may result in disqualification. Any cost proposal with rates exceeding the following maximum allowable amounts may be deemed nonresponsive and result in disqualification, at judicial councils sole discretion.