Rebid - 2026 UI - Annual staff training/conference

The State of Minnesota is seeking an event venue to host and cater a two-day training conference for staff on October 7th and 8th of 2026. The event is estimated to have about 175 attendees per day and requires a venue with at least one general session room and three breakout session rooms. The venue must be within the city limits of St. Paul, MN, and accessible by car and public transportation. The State reserves the right to award this conference to a facility that is clean, well-maintained, provides adequate space, and is located in the State of Minnesota. • The event requires breakfast and lunch service for all attendees, as well as two snack and refreshment breaks and all-day beverage service. • The State does not guarantee a minimum number of meals, and the contract prices shall not be adjusted if the number of attendees falls below the estimate. • The contract term is anticipated to be from August 1, 2026, to October 30, 2026. • Responders must submit their responses through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, and late responses will not be considered.