26-2641 / aalrr's 26TH annual employment law conference

The State of California issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 26-2641 on March 11, 2026, seeking vendor services to support and facilitate AALRR's 26th Annual Employment Law Conference. This procurement solicits goods and services necessary to execute the conference event, with specific deliverables and service specifications outlined within the RFQ framework. The solicitation establishes a response deadline of March 17, 2026, with the contract term corresponding to the conference execution period and any associated pre-conference and post-conference activities as required. Vendors must meet minimum qualifications, insurance requirements, and vendor eligibility criteria as detailed in the standard terms and conditions of the RFQ. The pricing structure and payment terms are specified within the RFQ's pricing section, and evaluation of proposals will be conducted according to criteria established in the solicitation documents.

This procurement includes set-aside designations for Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs), which may include disadvantaged, minority, women, lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender, or disabled veteran-owned businesses. Interested vendors must complete and submit the CBE Form (Exhibit 6) along with all required forms specified in Appendix A: Purchasing Required Forms to demonstrate their qualifications and certifications. Vendors claiming disadvantaged status must provide comprehensive documentation including ownership structure, management details, and proof of claimed status, subject to verification and audit by the certifying authority. Funding for this procurement is provided through California state appropriations, with the specific budget allocation and funding source identified in the state's fiscal documentation. The RFQ does not identify current service providers or incumbents within the available documentation, though completion and timely submission of all required forms remain prerequisites for bid evaluation and contract award consideration.