California Governor's Office of Service and Community Engagement 0000039555

RFP Secondary #CV26-100 College Corps Event Management and Support

The California Governors Office of Service and Community Engagement, operating under California Volunteers, awarded a contract to Anavo Solutions for comprehensive event management services related to the College Corps Statewide Cohort Experience initiative. The contract encompasses planning, logistics, and execution of up to 16 large-scale in-person events on college campuses across California over a two-year period, with a total award amount of approximately $1,488,074. The contractor is responsible for venue procurement, vendor management, facilitator training, participant registration, staffing, catering, audiovisual support, and overall event operations. The contract includes participation in advisory groups, compliance with socio-economic participation goals, and detailed project management and reporting requirements. The period of performance is from August 17, 2026, to July 31, 2028. The primary buyer agency is the Governors Office of Service and Community Engagement, with the recipient being Anavo Solutions. The award is categorized under the state government sector, with the jurisdiction in California and the region code US-CA. The award involves coordination with multiple college campuses and includes a focus on leadership development and community engagement for college students involved in the program. The contract also emphasizes compliance with state regulations, including economic sanctions and diversity participation goals.

Description

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive event management and support services for the College Corps Statewide Cohort Experience initiative. The selected contractor will plan and execute 16 large-scale statewide events over a two-year period; facilitate content planning processes; assist with session facilitator recruitment, training and preparation, and support efforts as directed by California Volunteers; produce event materials and environmental branding; and provide overall project management, staffing, logistics, and operational oversight in support of California Volunteers’ goal of building a shared sense of identity, connection, and purpose among College Corps fellows across California. The up to award amount is $1,488,074.00.

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