2026 Annual Employers Workshop

The Cuyahoga County Office of Child Support Services is soliciting bids for venue rental and catering services for the 2026 Annual Employers' Workshop on September 24, 2026, with proposals due July 29, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

The event is a single-day workshop from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (setup beginning at 7:00 a.m., wrap-up by 1:30 p.m.) expected to host 50–75 attendees. The preferred location is Downtown Cleveland or nearby areas with free parking and accessible handicapped spaces. The venue must provide one large conference room with round tables and linens, two breakout rooms (tables for 8–10 people each), and a check-in area with three tables and four chairs. Audio-visual requirements include a projection screen with projector, two wireless microphones, laptop connectivity, and WiFi.

Catering must deliver a deluxe continental breakfast (coffee, hot tea, ice water, fresh fruit, assorted pastries, eggs with bacon or sausage) set up by 8:00 a.m., with beverages available throughout the event.

The contractor is responsible for all subcontracted services and must maintain comprehensive insurance: Worker's Compensation as required by Ohio law; Commercial General Liability with minimum $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate; Business Automobile Liability with $1 million combined single limits; and Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions Insurance with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. All policies must name Cuyahoga County, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds on a primary and non-contributory basis, carry a minimum A.M. Best's rating of A-VII or above, and remain in force for five years after contract completion.

Proposals must be submitted via the InFor Strategic Sourcing system or email to Cuyahoga-Contract-Admin-Perform@jfs.ohio.gov. Questions should be directed to Eileen Garcia, Communications Specialist, at (216) 515–8338 or Eileen.Garcia@jfs.ohio.gov. Bids opened July 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.