RFP for multiyear contract for conference venue services. Venue Option 1: annual one-day conference for up to 350 attendees in late May/early June. Venue Option 2: smaller ad hoc events. Contract term up to 5 years. Non-mandatory bidders conference on November 17, 2026. Questions due November 19, 2026. Proposals due December 4, 2026 via VT Buys. Evaluation based on technical proposal (65%) and pricing (35%). State preference for resident bidders and clean energy practices. No public bid opening. Site visit with state required before each event.
Proposals must be received by the state through VT Buys by December 4, 2026, 4:00 PM ET. rfp responses due by december, 4, 2026 4: 00 pm et
Payment terms include percentage discounts for prompt payment, but such discounts must be in effect for 30 days or more. percentage discounts may be offered for prompt payments of invoices however, such discounts must be in effect for a period of 30 days or more
Awards will be made in the best interest of the state, with preference to resident bidders and those with clean energy practices. awards will be made in the best interest of the state
Bidders must be registered as a supplier in Vermont's procurement system, VT Buys. prospective bidders must be registered as a supplier in vermonts procurement system, vtbuys
A site visit, in person or virtual, with the state or its third-party event contractor is required before each event. a site visit in person or virtual with the state or its thirdparty event contractor
Questions must be submitted electronically via VT Buys by November 19, 2026, 4:00 PM ET. questions due november, 19, 2026 4: 00 pm et
Actual or attempted contact with any individual from the state other than the single point of contact may result in disqualification. actual or attempted contact with any other individual from the state concerning this rfp is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification