2027_MDVA_Spring_Conference_Agenda.pdf

This document is a conference agenda outline for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) North Spring Conference, scheduled for March 2-4, 2027, in the Bemidji, Minnesota area. The conference will accommodate approximately 100 attendees and will be held at a facility located within a fifteen-mile radius of Bemidji Regional Airport. The three-day event begins at 1:00 PM on Day 1 and concludes at 12:00 PM on Day 3, with each day including scheduled snack breaks and meal services. Day 1 runs from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Day 2 operates from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with a lunch buffet at 12:00 PM, and Day 3 runs from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Training staff are scheduled to arrive at 10:00 AM on Day 1 for setup, with doors opening at 12:00 PM. The deadline for submitting questions regarding the solicitation is November 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time, and inquiries should be directed to Ivette Valdes@state.mn.us.

The State of Minnesota does not guarantee a minimum number of lodging rooms or meals, and pricing offered is firm and will not be adjusted if attendance falls below the estimated 100 attendees. Meals not provided by the conference include lunch on Day 1 and dinners for all three days, which attendees are responsible for arranging independently. Breakfast is self-arranged for Days 2 and 3. Vendors requiring assistance with registration or navigation of the SWIFT System can contact the Vendor Assistance Helpdesk at 651-334-0117, Option #1 twice. No set-asides, incumbents, or specific funding sources are identified in the agenda document.