Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018560

Minnesota DEED Solicits Venue and Catering for 4-Day UI Training Conference

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is seeking bids for venue and catering services to support a 4-day Unemployment Insurance (UI) Facilitation Skills Training conference in St. Paul. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) - Office of DEED Procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Event venue within 5 miles of DEED headquarters (180 5th Street East, St. Paul, MN) - General session room rental for 4 days, equipped with tables, chairs, projector, screen, microphone, Wi-Fi, and electrical access - Breakfast and lunch catering for approximately 37 attendees per day - Afternoon break snacks and all-day water service - Parking for up to 37 vehicles per day, within a quarter mile of the facility (no shuttle services allowed) - Event hosting and coordination, including setup, teardown, and on-site support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Venue must be accessible by both car and public transportation, with a transit stop within three blocks - Strict geographic and accessibility criteria; shuttle services are not permitted - No minimum guarantee for meals or lodging; contract price will not be adjusted if attendance is lower than estimated - Compliance with Minnesota's diversity and inclusion procurement goals - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is an open solicitation for event hosting and catering services - Estimated contract value: $15,000 to $20,000

Description

The State of Minnesota is seeking a venue to host and cater a 4-day training conference for DEED UI staff on September 15, 17, 22, and 24, 2026. The venue must be within 5 miles of DEED headquarters in St. Paul, MN, accessible by car and public transportation, with event facility and parking within one-quarter mile of each other. The event requires a General Session Room, breakfast and lunch service, afternoon break snack, and all-day beverage water service for approximately 37 attendees per day. Responses must be submitted electronically via the SWIFT Supplier Portal by August 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.

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