CONF: 2027 & 2028 MHSATS Nursing Leadership

\*\*\*THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Non-electronic and e-mail responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The response must be submitted in the Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Finish Time in the Event Details. PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND. The purpose for this Solicitation (RFP) is to receive responses and award a to contract(s) with a Contractor(s) to provide 2027 and 2028 MHSATS Nursing Leadership Conferences. DATES: The dates for the conference will be one option for each year from the following selected dates: 2027 Dates are April 13 - 15, 2027. 2028 Dates are April 11 - 13, 2028. The estimated number of attendees is 80. The State does not guarantee a minimum number of attendees, lodging rooms or meals. Prices listed on the pricing pages are firm and will not be adjusted if the number of attendees falls below the estimate. GEOGRAPHICAL LIMITATIONS: The conference facility must be located within 20 miles from the Brainerd Post Office located at: 422 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401. Google Maps will be used to determine distance. CONTRACT TERM. The Contract Term will be from the date of contract execution through May 31, 2028. SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. The deadline for submitting questions is October 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time. Questions must be submitted in writing to Rhiannon Fissehaye at Rhiannon.Fissehaye@state.mn.us. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum. SWIFT HELP DESK. Responders needing help with registration or assistance navigating the SWIFT system may contact the Vendor Assistance Helpdesk at 651.201.8100 Option 1, then again Option #1. The State will contract directly with a hotel or event venue for this Event. Responders must meet the requirements detailed in the solicitation, including but not limited to: Insurance requirements and Minnesota Department of Human Rights Workforce Certification requirements. Responders need to submit all requested \[Partial description. For the full description, log into the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL).\] **Event ID/Reference Number:** **2000018788** If an Event ID/Reference number appears, this Solicitation Event is being conducted in the SWIFT system. All project documentation and vendor submissions should be completed at the State of Minnesota Supplier portal. Log in to the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL?&) to view this event. You will need to search for Event ID/Reference Number in the portal. If the Event ID/Reference Number shows "Unknown", then the full description can be found for this event in the State of Minnesota list of solicitations (select the appropriate page): [Goods and Services Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/GS-auto) or [Professional and Technical Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/PT-auto). You may locate it using the Ref. # that appears above.