ACCEPTABLE_COMPARABLE_MAJOR_MARKET_CONVENTION.docx

The document is a list of "Acceptable Comparable Major Market Convention, Exhibition, and Entertainment Venues" spanning multiple major U.S. cities, featuring recognized convention centers, arenas, and event spaces such as the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, which is directly related to a Digital Signage Network Services procurement. The related contract opportunity involves Events DC (Washington Convention and Sports Authority) soliciting proposals for a Digital Network Operator (DNO) to manage 18 digital displays throughout the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, with proposals due on September 29, 2025, and a pre-proposal conference scheduled for September 11, 2025. The contract term will run from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods.

The procurement includes a 35% set-aside for a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) and requires compliance with First Source Employment Agreement standards, mandating that 51% of new hires be District of Columbia residents for contracts over $300,000. The digital signage network currently comprises 20 display locations with resolutions ranging from 1280x720 to 3200x1800 pixels, covering various convention center areas. Historical sales data demonstrates consistent revenue generation, with gross sales of $1,712,847.06 in fiscal year 2023 and $1,769,561.87 in fiscal year 2024. The successful vendor will be responsible for all operational costs and equipment investments, with net profits to be shared with Events DC, and evaluation will be weighted 70% on technical merit and 30% on pricing, with additional preference points for local and small businesses.