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Event Planning and Management

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Response Deadline11/13/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Event Planning and Management supports prime contractors on tourism grant projects for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The selected provider will be responsible for the operational execution of festivals and events, including venue coordination, scheduling, onsite management, and the use of specialized ticketing and event management software. Key deliverables include the successful execution of events and the submission of detailed visitation data reports. The contract requires strict adherence to federal procurement standards as outlined in 2 CFR 200.317 through 200.327. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is November 13, 2026, and the work falls under NAICS code 561510.

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Event planning subcontract for Illinois tourism grants; deadline November 13, 2026; NAICS 561510.

Agency

Illinois → Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity

NAICS

561510 - Travel Agencies

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FY27-1.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Tourism Private Sector Grant Program

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Timeline

PostedOct 14

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Response DeadlineNov 13

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Response Deadline

11/13/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTCin 26 days

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AgencyIllinois → Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity

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Organization / AgencyIllinois → Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity

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Manages operational execution of festivals and events for prime contractors on Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) tourism grant projects. Performs event logistics, venue coordination, scheduling, and onsite management using event management software and ticketing systems. Adheres to procurement standards per 2 CFR 200.317 - 200.327. Delivers the executed event and visitation data reports.

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