CAPM 2026 Leadership Awards Dinner (repost)

The State of Minnesota is seeking a contractor to provide a venue for the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans (CAPM) 2026 Leadership Awards Dinner. The event is expected to have approximately 850 attendees, and the contractor must provide a venue with a surface parking lot that has at least 850 parking spaces. The venue must be located within the 7-County Twin Cities Metro Area. The contractor will be responsible for providing food, beverages, and other services for the event. The contract term is anticipated to be from June 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with the option to extend up to an additional 12 months. Some key requirements for the contractor include: • Providing a venue with a surface parking lot that has at least 850 parking spaces • Offering a menu that meets the State's requirements • Providing audio-visual equipment and other necessary services • Having a current Minnesota Liquor License • Complying with all security requirements and state laws and city ordinances for hosting events that sell or serve intoxicating beverages The evaluation criteria for this RFP include acceptance of the State's terms and conditions, cancellation policy, cost detail, and preference points. The State reserves the right to negotiate with the highest scoring responder and to terminate negotiations and select the next highest scoring responder if necessary.