2026 ADILN Conference

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), through its Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking to establish a contract with a single vendor to host the 2026 Aging, Disability, and Independent Living Network (ADILN) Conference, scheduled for September or October 2026. The event is expected to attract up to 500 attendees and will require comprehensive planning including securing meeting spaces, lodging, parking, catering, and audio-visual services. The contract aims to cover these logistical needs, with the procurement process designed to select the most suitable vendor based on proposals submitted by the response deadline of August 22, 2025. The contract size is estimated to be between $200,000 and $500,000, and the solicitation is open to vendors aligned with the NAICS code 561330, which pertains to conference and event planning services. Interested vendors can contact the primary point of contact, Matt Phelps, via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden] for additional details. The procurement process is part of the state's efforts to ensure a well-organized and successful conference, with the final selection based on proposals that meet the specified requirements. The solicitation is publicly available through the Wisconsin VendorNet portal, providing potential bidders with access to all relevant information needed to prepare their submissions.