Office of the Public Defender - Training Event Venues

The Ohio Public Defender is seeking venue partners to host up to three separate training events in 2027, providing meeting rooms, lodging, catering, audio‑visual support, Wi‑Fi, and accessibility compliance. Vendors must submit detailed cost proposals, floor plans with natural‑light access, AV specifications, menus, and sample contracts, and will be evaluated on best‑value criteria including venue suitability, food quality, technology compatibility, cost reasonableness, and responsiveness. • Three distinct events: Appeals/Post‑Conviction Training (Feb 3‑4 2027), Youth Defense Summit (May 19‑21 2027), Public Defender Summit (Oct 21‑22 2027) • Required services: meeting space, on‑site or nearby lodging, food & beverage, AV/IT support, Wi‑Fi, accessibility compliance, and strong communication with OPD staff • Submission deadline: September 4 2026 3:00 PM ET; questions due by September 3 2026 12:00 PM ET