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This request for quotation (RFQ) solicits hotel accommodations and conference space for the 2022 White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Conference to be held September 20-23, 2022 in Washington, DC or Maryland within 10 miles of Reagan National Airport. The Department of Education (ED) requires lodging for approximately 400 guests plus meeting space to accommodate 900 to 1200 attendees. Facilities should provide sleeping rooms, breakfast and lunch each day for conference attendees, as well as various function rooms outfitted with AV equipment as specified in Appendix I for events including general sessions, breakout sessions, receptions, and board meetings. Quotes are due by March 21, 2022. The award will be made to the responsible quoter providing the best value based on technical acceptability, price and past performance.

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RFQ # HBCU-2022-01

Appendix I

HBCU Meeting space and A/V Requirements

The requirements below apply to both the 2022 HBCU Conference.

Note: quoters are advised that these are anticipated requirements, subject to change as the final conference program is developed.

Date/Time
Function Required
Number of Attendees
Function Space Requirement
Set-Up
A/V and Equipment Requirements
TBD but not later than 1 Month prior to event
On-site Exhibitor, Career Fair Meeting and venue tour
Friday prior to Move-In
Conference materials delivery

Access no later than 3 p.m.

N/A
Storage area close to registration
4 rectangular tables and 4 chairs
N/A

Monday – MOVE-IN and EARLY REGISTRATION

Date/Time
Function Required
Number of Attendees
Function Space Requirement
Set-Up
A/V and Equipment Requirements

Available by 9 a.m. with a 24 hour hold until 2 pm on Tuesday

Registration set up
12
Registration Area
Pre-set Space or Skirted Rectangles with 2 chairs each. Access to electric and Well-lit
10-easels for signage

Registration typically consists of attendees being able to walk up to a table and print badges on site. There are typically 5-6 stations for general attendees and 2 separate stations 1) For VIPs 2) for corrections and walk-ins.

Electrical, lighting and Strong Wifi signal in this area is essential

1-Color Printer with photocopying capabilities with 1 ream (500 sheets of recycled paper), must have connectivity to internet or have direct connection to a provided laptop

2- Laptops with wifi capability, MS office suite, Internet, mouse and ability to print to printer.

3- Hardwire Internet connections minimum 3MB

Available by 9 a.m. with a 24 hour hold for duration

Staff/Work Room
16
Close proximity to registration area
Lounge style with soft seating and area for cell phone charging

1-2 round tables for lunch WiFi capability

Available by 9 a.m. with a 24 hour hold for duration

Storage Space

Close to registration area and staff/work room
1-2 Skirted Rectangles, waste basket
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Exhibit Table Set Up
50
In main foyer
1 Table per exhibitor; 2 Chairs per table, waste basket
Ability to provide electricity at exhibitor’s request and procurement

*Preferred space near registration

12:00-8:30 p.m.
HBCU Scholars Orientation
100
Breakout Room
Set in Rounds
Stage, Podium, Microphone, Screen, Projector, Laptop, Wi-Fi, 6 ft. Table with table microphones
12:00-8:00 p.m.
Federal Agency Meet and Greet Set Up with Optional Reception from 5p-8p
300
Reception Space
Reception Style

Cocktail Rounds High boys Piped in house music, Stage, Podium, Microphone, Screen, Projector, Laptop, Wi-Fi

12:00-4:00 p.m.
Conference Pre- Session
100
Meeting Room
Set in Rounds
Each Room will have the following:

LCD Projector & screen to accommodate room size.

Laptop must be equipped with Microsoft Office 2013 or higher, Microsoft Office suite, Wi-Fi, ability to play videos.

Podium with microphone

4 push to talk microphones for panel

Wireless presentation advancer

1 wireless microphone on stand (for possible Q&A)

10 channel mixer

Water station in each room

Space in back of room for materials

12:00-4:00 p.m.
Conference Pre- Session
100
Meeting Room
Typical room set theater with stage and panel tables,

Same as above

Set no later than 9 p.m.
Plenary Session – Opening Session

Possible run through

1000
TBD
Theatre

Chevron

Flip to rounds for this space to be repurpose for meals Stage minimum size 8x24x24 with ADA accessibility and stairs on each side

Press riser (center back) minimum size 8x12x24

Adequate Screens to meet the needs of a crowd of over 1000-1300 in the plenary set, screens placed in the front of the room

All day tech with 1 rover tech for breakouts

Camera for streaming and recording

WIFI in plenary for speakers and presenters

2-4 Lavalier Mic or Wireless handhelds for Speakers

Podium with wireless microphone

Pipe and Drape around screens and stage as necessary

LCD Projection (preferably rear projection, cost estimate should include pricing for rear and front projection)

Wireless presentation advancer

Presentation timer

Laptop with Office 2013 or higher software, Microsoft Office suite, Wifi capabilities and DVD playing capabilities

Ability to connect a MAC Computer to display projector system if needed in each breakout room

Speakers/sound equipment to meet needs of 1000

1 multi/press box with 16 output

Ability to hook up an iPod to the sound system

Appropriate stage lighting for stage presentations

Ability to videotape all plenary speakers and stage performances, camera person and proper equipment

TUESDAY – DAY 1

6 a.m. (24 hour hold)
VIP Hold / Green Room
10 to 15
Near general/plenary session
Soft seating for 4 with cocktail table; 1 banquet table with three chairs each
WIFI, water, pens and pads
7:00-5:00 pm
Registration
12
Same as Monday/Move-In
7:00- 9:30 am
Plenary Session
1000
Theatre & Chevron
See Previous Day
Same as Monday Move-In

11:30 am to 2:30 pm Plenary Session with Plated Lunch

800-1000

Set rounds of 10
Existing set-up from morning plenary session
7:00am-6:00pm
Breakout Rooms

8-10 rooms

Typical room set theater with stage and panel tables, Each Room will have the following:

LCD Projector & screen to accommodate room size.

Laptop must be equipped with Microsoft Office 2013 or higher, Microsoft Office suite, Wi-Fi, ability to play videos.

Podium with microphone

4 push to talk microphones for panel

Wireless presentation advancer

1 wireless microphone on stand (for possible Q&A)

10 channel mixer

Water station in each room

1 six foot table in back of room for materials

Virtual Meeting Capabilities

4:00 pm- 8:30 pm
Plenary Session with Plated Dinner

400-600

Set rounds of 10
Existing set-up from luncheon
Date/Time
Function Required
Number of Attendees
Function Space Requirement
Set-Up
A/V and Equipment Requirements

WEDNESDAY – DAY 2

7:00 a.m.
Registration and Information
8
Existing set up

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Breakout Rooms (Same as day 1)

Same as Day 1

12:00-3:00 p.m.

Plenary Session with Plated Lunch

800-1000
Same set up as Day 1
3 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Career Fair Session Room
50
Separate space for individual interviews

Closed door, quiet space

Mix of Rounds of 6 Cocktail Rounds
· Laptop

· LCD Projector & screen

· Podium and Microphone

· WiFi

3 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Career Fair Session Room
50
Separate space for individual interviews

Closed door, quiet space

Mix of Rounds of 6 Cocktail Rounds
· Laptop

· LCD Projector & screen

· Podium and Microphone

· WiFi

3 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Career Fair
300
Space for 50 exhibits

Registration outside of area (This is separate from Exhibit Hall from Day 1)

6-foot skirted tables for 50
· Podium and Microphone

· WiFi

Date/Time
Function Required
Number of Attendees
Function Space Requirement
Set-Up
A/V and Equipment Requirements

THURSDAY – DAY 3

7:00 a.m.
Registration and Information
8
Existing set up

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Breakout Rooms (Same as day 1)

Same as Day 1

12:00-3:00 p.m.

Plenary Session with Plated Lunch

800-1000
Same set up as Day 1
3 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
SPECIAL Session Room
50
Separate space for individual interviews

Closed door, quiet space

Mix of Rounds of 6 Cocktail Rounds
· Laptop

· LCD Projector & screen

· Podium and Microphone

· WiFi

3 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
SPECIAL Session Room
50
Separate space for individual interviews

Closed door, quiet space

Mix of Rounds of 6 Cocktail Rounds
· Laptop

· LCD Projector & screen

· Podium and Microphone

· WiFi

3 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
SPECIAL SESSION-
300
Space for 50 exhibits

Registration outside of area

6-foot skirted tables for 50
· Podium and Microphone

· WiFi

4PM-10PM
SET UP FOR Board Meeting

U Shape for 25 Gallery Seating for 100 Resource Table Registration Table outside room Table for Transcriber Table for Reporters

· Laptop

· LCD Projector & screen

· Podium and Microphone

· WiFi

FRIDAY- DAY 4

Date/Time
Function Required
Number of Attendees
Function Space Requirement
Set-Up
A/V and Equipment Requirements
9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Scholar Service Project Meet Up

Luggage storage

86
Salon IV as previously set
Previous Set Up
· Laptop

· LCD Projector & screen

· Podium and Microphone

· WiFi

9 A.M-5 P.M.
Board Meeting
TBD
Same as Thursday Set Up
Previous Set up
· Laptop

· LCD Projector & screen

· Podium and Microphone

· WiFi

· Virtual Meeting Capabilities

12pm-1 pm
Board Lunch
30
Separate Room
Rounds of 6 and Cocktails of 2
· House Music

Appendix I – 2022 HBCU Conference RFQ Page 1

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