Next Generation Water Summit (Sole Source)

The City of Santa Fe is procuring full event‑management services for the annual Next Generation Water Summit, a two‑day conference focused on water‑conservation and policy. The award is a four‑year sole‑source contract valued at $160,000, with $40,000 allocated each fiscal year. NGWS LLC will handle venue procurement, virtual‑platform setup, speaker recruitment, marketing, and coordination with local and regional stakeholders. The contract runs from 28 June 2026 through 28 June 2030 and is funded through the city’s public‑utilities budget. • Scope: complete planning, execution, and post‑event reporting for a hybrid in‑person/virtual summit each year. • Value: $160,000 total ($40,000 per FY 2027‑FY 2030). • Sole‑source justification: NGWS LLC possesses unique expertise; no other vendor can meet the specific format. • Timeline: first deliverables expected by 30 June 2026; ongoing annual deliverables thereafter. • Contacts: City – Victoria De Oreo ([email protected], (505) 955‑4362); Vendor – Mike Collignon (lead contact), NGWS LLC.