RFP 3202700011 Texas Rising Star Conference Venues

The Texas Workforce Commission is soliciting proposals under RFP 3202700011 for qualified vendors to provide conference and meeting space, food and beverage services, and sleeping rooms for two 2027 Texas Rising Star Early Educator Conferences. Each event is scheduled for two and a half days, consisting of one day for setup and one and a half days for the conference. Eligible vendors must be located within the city limits of Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, Grapevine, Galveston, Bastrop, or San Antonio, Texas. Proposals were posted on April 1, 2026, with a response deadline of May 4, 2026. Award evaluation is based on a scoring matrix where the cost proposal accounts for 40 percent of the total score, while the narrative proposal accounts for 60 percent, further divided between response to requirements at 45 percent and past performance, qualifications, and experience at 15 percent. Selected vendors must adhere to strict state and federal compliance standards, including E-Verify enrollment, anti-boycott certifications regarding Israel, and adherence to the Texas Prompt Payment Act. The contract is governed by the laws of Travis County, Texas, and requires vendors to maintain specific insurance and indemnification standards.