Appellate Staff Institute (Full Conference)

The Judicial Council of California is soliciting proposals for the Appellate Staff Institute, seeking comprehensive hotel services including sleeping rooms, meeting rooms, and food and beverage services. The event is scheduled for one of four possible date ranges in October 2027, with the first choice being October 17-20 or October 18-21, and the second choice being October 24-27 or October 25-28. Eligible properties must be located within Los Angeles, Orange, or San Diego Counties. Proposals must be submitted via email by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on November 9, 2026, and must include a technical and cost proposal, general certifications, and the Darfur Contracting Act certification. The contract will be awarded to the highest scored proposal based on a 100-point scale, with ties resolved by a coin toss. Key financial requirements include a maximum meeting room rental cap of 10,000 dollars and the use of a U.S. Bank National Association Travel Payment Services Card for all master account settlements. Contractors must adhere to strict compliance standards, including the Sweatfree Code of Conduct, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act. Additionally, bidders must disclose any use of generative AI in their services and certify they are not among the 500 largest delinquent tax accounts in California. All quoted rates must be net and non-commissionable.