Event Planner for the Keeping Our Faculty Symposium

The University of Minnesota's Office for Equity and Diversity is seeking an experienced event planner to coordinate the Keeping Our Faculty Symposium, a project with an estimated contract value ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. The solicitation, identified as number 10092.2179950.JST Addendum 1, was posted on July 10, 2024, with a response deadline of August 1, 2024. Interested respondents must adhere strictly to the submission guidelines, including reviewing the detailed Supplier Process and Information Guide, which outlines the procedures for electronic proposal submission, response accuracy, and compliance with public disclosure policies. Contact for the solicitation is Jerry Taintor via email, and all responses must be submitted early to avoid rejection due to errors, as late submissions are not accepted. The contract aims to secure a qualified event planning professional or firm to manage all aspects of the symposium, ensuring alignment with the university’s diversity and equity initiatives. Respondents are prohibited from contacting the department directly during the RFP process, emphasizing the importance of following the prescribed communication channels. The project scope, background, and detailed attributes are provided in the RFP documentation, which guides vendors through the process of preparing comprehensive proposals. The procurement process is governed by university policies and procedures, with emphasis on transparency, accuracy, and timely submission, ensuring the selected vendor will effectively support the university’s goals for an inclusive and impactful faculty symposium.