2026 California Singapore SWITCH Trade Mission RFP

The State of California, through GO-Biz, is procuring consultant services to execute a comprehensive trade mission to Singapore in support of the SWITCH trade show and conference scheduled for October 26-30, 2026. The procuring agency seeks a consultant company based in Singapore to provide full-service event planning, coordination, and execution support for approximately eight California Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) and innovation partners. The scope of services encompasses event planning and logistics, in-country business-to-business (B2B) meeting arrangement, coordination of business visits, networking event organization, and fiduciary responsibility for payment management. Key objectives include attracting investment and business expansion opportunities to California while showcasing California's leadership and innovation capabilities in technology sectors. The RFP was posted on March 18, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of April 24, 2026. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided information, prospective consultants should anticipate that proposals will be assessed on their ability to deliver these core services and achieve the stated economic development outcomes.

The procurement opportunity information does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular organizational types. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. Similarly, the specific award value or budget range for this contract opportunity has not been disclosed in the provided materials. Interested consultant firms in Singapore should review the complete RFP document for additional details regarding evaluation criteria, scoring methodology, contract terms, insurance requirements, and any other specific qualifications or certifications that may be required for submission consideration.