Weights and Measures Annual Training Conference Service

The Minnesota Department of Commerce requires a vendor to provide conference, lodging, dining, and event setup services for the 2027 Weights and Measures Annual Training Conference in Alexandria, Minnesota. The contractor must supply all required items listed on the price schedule, either directly or through subcontracts, including a room block, meeting rooms, breakout rooms, dining with allergen and dietary labeling, and an accessible registration foyer. Facilities for lodging, meeting spaces, and parking must be located within one-quarter mile of each other, or the vendor must provide shuttle transportation. Only USA-based organizations are eligible to bid on this offsite opportunity. Applicants can submit their proposals digitally online or via email. The contract term begins December 1, 2026, or upon full execution, and expires June 30, 2027, with potential state-determined extensions up to six additional months. Bidders must submit pricing by completing the required price schedule, which must include any applicable parking or daily attendee shuttle fees.