UWM Events Planning & Catering Svcs.

The UWM Events Planning & Catering Services multi-award vehicle provides comprehensive event and catering solutions for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The contract covers a wide range of services including catering for various settings such as transportation, construction sites, banquets, and campus events. Specifically designed to support the Jan Serr Studio in the Kenilworth Square East Building, the vehicle enables event planning and catering for weddings, receptions, meetings, concerts, and conferences, with a focus on versatile hospitality services across multiple event types and venues.

The contract is awarded to Saz's Hospitality Group and was established by the University of Wisconsin System's Board of Regents on December 7, 2023. The initial contract term spans four years, from December 7, 2023, through December 6, 2027, with potential automatic renewals for two additional one-year terms, ultimately expiring on December 6, 2029. The contract operates on a revenue-sharing model where UWM receives 15% of total event revenues, with projected annual revenue sharing starting at $141,509 in the first year and increasing to $163,815 by the fourth year. The vehicle is geographically focused on Wisconsin and covers event planning, catering, hospitality, and related trade services as defined by UNSPSC and NIGP codes.