OVR DA/ADA Biannual Meeting

The state of Pennsylvania, specifically Centre County and Terre Hill Borough, is seeking a vendor to provide overnight lodging and training facilities for an Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) DA/ADA Biannual Meeting. The procurement opportunity, identified by contract ID 66d5e462323913d9c80ac143, requires a venue located within two miles of State College, PA (zip code 16801) to host a three-day meeting from April 7-9, 2015. The meeting schedule includes a Tuesday session from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, a full-day Wednesday session from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and a half-day Thursday session from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Key deliverables include a fully equipped meeting space capable of accommodating OVR staff, with necessary amenities for a multi-day training and meeting event. The proposal was posted on March 6, 2015, with a response deadline of March 13, 2015, indicating a tight turnaround for potential vendors. Evaluation criteria likely include proximity to the specified location, facility capabilities, and ability to meet the specific date and time requirements.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the contract opportunity, the brevity of the posting suggests a straightforward procurement process. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the documentation. The contract appears to be a straightforward facilities and lodging procurement without complex technology integration requirements. Given the short duration and specific location requirements, the potential award value is likely modest, potentially ranging from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars depending on the number of attendees, required accommodations, and meeting space specifications. Interested vendors would need to carefully review the location requirements, ensure their facility can accommodate the OVR staff meeting needs, and be prepared to provide a comprehensive proposal that meets the precise logistical and scheduling demands outlined in the contract opportunity.