URFP #27-03-CH Conference Facilities, Catering and Audio-Visual Services for Clean Water Finance-EPA All-States Meeting

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is soliciting proposals under URFP 27-03-CH for comprehensive conference facilities, catering, and audio-visual services to support a three-day Clean Water Finance-EPA All-States Meeting in Virginia Beach. The scope of work requires a co-located hotel and conference facility capable of accommodating up to 60 attendees, including a guaranteed block of 55 sleeping rooms for two nights at federal or state rates. Key requirements include meeting rooms configured in U-shaped or crescent styles, full catering services including breakfast, lunch, and snacks, and the provision of AV equipment such as wireless microphones, projectors, and screens. The contractor must ensure all facilities meet federal, state, and local safety codes and that rooms are fully prepared by 7:00 AM on event days. This opportunity is a set-aside for DSBSD-certified small and micro-businesses, including women-owned, minority-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. Proposals must be submitted electronically via eVA by November 12, 2026, and must include a price proposal on the provided Excel template, a small business subcontracting plan, and detailed property descriptions. Award selection will be based on the best proposal among qualified DSBSD-certified offerors, with price as a considered but not sole determining factor. The contract includes strict requirements for PII confidentiality, non-discrimination compliance, and specific invoicing procedures, with payments issued within 30 days of an acceptable invoice submitted after the conference completion.