CSU Event Planner Services

The California State University Office of the Chancellor (CSUCO) is seeking an Event Planner to provide comprehensive event planning services for its departments and staff, as well as for any requesting CSU campus. The procurement opportunity, identified by State Local Contract Opportunity ID 678057f76cdb62291c04e716, is specifically targeted at suppliers capable of managing multiple departmental events within the CSUCO's 700-employee organization located in Long Beach. Potential vendors must access bid documents through the CSUBUY platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=CalState, with the solicitation posted on January 6, 2025, and proposals due by January 28, 2025. The event planning services are expected to cover the full spectrum of event management, potentially including logistical coordination, venue selection, vendor management, budget planning, and execution of various departmental events. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided information, vendors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive event planning capabilities, professional experience, and the ability to support multiple departments within the CSU system.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears to be open to qualified event planning firms or professionals who can effectively serve the CSUCO's diverse event needs across its various departments. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the provided documentation, and there are no explicit details about integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City, potentially broadening the geographic scope of potential service delivery. While no specific budget range or award value is provided, interested vendors should anticipate a comprehensive service contract that requires flexibility in supporting events across different CSU departments and potentially multiple campuses. Interested suppliers are advised to thoroughly review the bid documents available on the CSUBUY platform to understand the full scope of requirements and potential service expectations.