Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018568
Minnesota Seeks Venue, AV, and Lodging for 2026 & 2027 Child Care Conferences
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
August 14, 2026
Identifier
2000018568
NAICS
561920
The State of Minnesota is seeking proposals for hosting the 'Shaping the Future for Family Child Care Providers' conferences in 2026 and 2027. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Admin/State Procurement office - For the Office of the Ombuds for Family Child Care Providers - Venue Requirements: - Must be located in Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Morrison, or Mille Lacs counties - Must accommodate approximately 250 attendees per year - Must provide lodging for 100 attendees the night before and 125 during the conference - Onsite parking required (free or via parking vouchers) - Audio-Visual Equipment: - Venue must supply AV equipment as detailed in Exhibit C, Supplement 1, and Exhibit D Price Schedules - Services Requested: - Venue rental for two annual conferences - Lodging and parking services for attendees - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to location, AV, parking, and lodging specifications - Compliance with Minnesota diversity and inclusion goals and insurance requirements - All responses must be submitted electronically via the SWIFT portal - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified venues and service providers in the specified counties
Description
This solicitation aims to establish a contract for the Office of the Ombuds for Family Child Care Providers for the Reissue Conference: 2026 and 2027 Shaping the Future for Family Child Care Providers. The venue must be located in one of the specified Minnesota counties and provide audio-visual equipment and onsite parking or parking vouchers for both event years. The 2026 conference is scheduled for October 16-18 with approximately 250 attendees and specific lodging needs, and the 2027 conference is scheduled for October 22-24 with similar attendance and lodging requirements. Questions must be submitted in writing by August 10, 2026, and all responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT portal.