What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks a vendor to provide special event coordination services to plan, direct, coordinate, produce, and manage special events. The selected contractor must conduct facility walk-throughs, manage client inquiries, research cost-efficient vendors, and handle event communication. Administrative duties include utilizing Google Suite and Microsoft Office, assessing event costs, preparing event documents, assisting with a master calendar, and tracking agency-owned event inventory. Performance of the work will be offsite, and the contract period lasts for three years. Eligibility requires the vendor to be an onshore US organization. The buyer is looking for proposals regarding the budget. A mandatory pre-bid meeting takes place on October 21, 2026.
Scope of work
- Conduct facility walk-throughs and tours with prospective clients
- Coordinate appointments and conduct site inspections
- Build and develop client relationships
- Provide clear communication regarding use of Library space for events
- Research and assist clients in vendor selection
- Develop and distribute event requests
- Communicate event set-up and strike expectations
- Prepare event-related documents, master calendar, database, and inventory
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Local Business Prime Preference | 8% |
| Local Small Business Preference | 2% |
| Local Transitional Employer Preference | 2% |
| Local Business Subcontractor(s) Preference | Up to 5% |
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (US Organization Only)
- Be listed on LABAVN as a certified local business prior to the bid due date and time to participate in LBPP
Documents to include with your response
- Local Business Preference Program Affidavit