Event Planner for the Keeping Our Faculty Symposium

The University of Minnesota's Office for Equity and Diversity is seeking to hire an experienced event planner to coordinate the Keeping Our Faculty Symposium, with a solicitation number of 10092.2179950.JST Addendum 2. The contract is valued between $50,000 and $150,000 and aims to secure professional services for organizing and managing the symposium, which focuses on faculty engagement and diversity initiatives. The project requires adherence to the university’s procurement procedures, including strict compliance with submission deadlines, which are set for August 1, 2024. Respondents are advised to thoroughly review the provided background information, project scope, and related attributes before submitting their proposals, and are prohibited from contacting the department directly during the RFP process. All responses must be submitted electronically via the MBID platform, with attention to accuracy and completeness, as late or erroneous submissions will be rejected. The procurement process emphasizes transparency, public disclosure, and adherence to university policies, with detailed instructions available in the supplier process guides. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Jerry Taintor, reachable via email. This contract falls under the NAICS code 541715, representing specialized design services, and is managed by the university’s SLED organization within the state of Minnesota. Interested vendors can access further details through the provided online link.