FAU External Event Venues

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is soliciting qualified suppliers to establish a vendor pool capable of providing event venues throughout Palm Beach County. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) seeks to create a multi-year agreement with an initial term of five years, extendable through two optional two-year renewal periods. The primary objective is to develop a pre-qualified pool of venue providers from which FAU will issue Request for Quotes (RFQs) as specific event needs arise. The goods and services being procured encompass venue facilities suitable for FAU events, with exact specifications and requirements to be detailed in subsequent RFQs distributed to awarded vendors. Evaluation will be based on how well each vendor's venue and capabilities align with FAU's specific needs as determined by the university. The solicitation was posted on March 11, 2026, with a deadline for submission set for April 10, 2026. Interested vendors must view and respond to this solicitation through the FAU Bonfire Hub portal at https://fau.bonfirehub.com.

The solicitation materials do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting participation to particular organizational types, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers regardless of business classification. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided documentation. Similarly, no specific budget range or award value is disclosed, as the nature of this vendor pool arrangement means that individual contract values will be determined through subsequent RFQs issued as FAU's event needs materialize. There is no mention of required technology integration or existing infrastructure considerations that would constrain potential bidders. Prospective vendors should review all documentation on the Bonfire Hub platform to identify any additional requirements, qualifications, or evaluation criteria not specified in this summary.