Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53506
Illinois DOT seeks venue, conference services, and catering for 2027 DBE Conference
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53506
NAICS
561920, 722320, 721110
Illinois Department of Transportation's Office of Business and Workforce Diversity is seeking bids for venue, conference services, and catering for the 2027 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Conference. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Transportation, Office of Business and Workforce Diversity - Products and Services Requested: - Venue rental and conference facilities - Meeting rooms, exhibitor space, registration area, audiovisual equipment, internet access, setup - Food and beverage services - Networking reception, refreshment breaks, buffet breakfasts, VIP breakfast, luncheons, beverages, staffing, setup, service, cleanup - Overnight suite accommodations for conference facilitator (three nights) - Requirements: - Conference must be held in March or April - Location restricted to Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, or Lake counties in Illinois - Bidders must submit a completed pricing table - Comprehensive conference and catering services required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned; open to all qualified providers - Notable Details: - All-inclusive event management and hospitality services - Emphasis on accessibility, quality, and service coverage for a large-scale business conference
Description
The Illinois Department of Transportation's Office of Business and Workforce Diversity (OBWD) is seeking a venue for the 2027 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Conference titled 'Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward.' The event aims to provide workshops and networking opportunities to help DBE firms pursue federally funded highway contracts and supports Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) goals. The conference is scheduled for March or April 2027 and will be held in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, or Lake County in Illinois. The procurement includes multiple items such as venue rental, food and beverage services, and facilitator accommodations.