Hotel, Conference, and Meeting Facilities

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) with the Greater Columbus Convention Center, focusing on providing comprehensive meeting facilities and audio-visual services. This waiver of competitive selection contract enables state agencies, higher education institutions, and cooperative purchasing members to access a wide range of event-related services. The contract covers critical infrastructure including meeting rooms, digital signage, event management, guest services, operations support, and various technical equipment rentals spanning categories such as electrical connections, telecommunications, and staging resources.

The IDV (Contract No. STS008424) is active from November 15, 2022, through October 31, 2026, with the Greater Columbus Convention Center serving as the prime contractor. The state-wide contract is classified as a State and Local Government (S&LG) procurement vehicle, offering flexible services across Ohio. A notable feature of the contract includes a revenue sharing mechanism, where the contractor pays 3/4 of 1% of total quarterly sales back to the state. While specific total contract value was not disclosed, the contract provides comprehensive pricing details for ancillary services, equipment rentals, and facility usage, with options for potential price adjustments based on federal schedule or most favored customer pricing.