Multi-year contract for conference venue services. Venue option 1: annual one-day conference for up to 350 attendees in late May or early June. Venue option 2: smaller ad hoc events. Proposals due December 4, 2026 via VT Buys. Non-mandatory bidders conference on November 17, 2026. Questions due November 19, 2026. Contract term up to 5 years. Evaluation based on technical proposal (65%) and pricing (35%). Bidders must be registered in VT Buys. No public bid opening.
Proposals must be received by the state through VT Buys by the due date specified on the front page of this RFP. bids must be received by the state through vt buys by the due date specified on the front page of this rfp
Percentage discounts may be offered for prompt payments of invoices, 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 in order to be considered in making awards
Proposals are evaluated using a weighted scoring system with technical proposal (65%) and cost proposal (35%). each proposal will be evaluated using a weighted scoring system
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. a site visit in person or virtual with the state or its thirdparty event contractor
Questions must be submitted in VT Buys no later than the deadline for questions indicated on the first page of this RFP. any bidder requiring clarification of any section of this rfp or wishing to comment on any requirement of the rfp must submit specific questions in vt buys no later than the deadline for question indicated on the first page of this rfp
Actual or attempted contact with any other individual from the state concerning this RFP is strictly prohibited and 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