Professional Event Staffing Services

The University of Connecticut (UConn), located in Storrs, CT, is seeking proposals for Professional Event Staffing Services, specifically inclusive of security services. This Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits qualified and experienced providers to deliver comprehensive event staffing solutions for the university campus. The procurement is structured with a specific timeline: vendor questions are due by July 20, 2021, at 2:00 PM EDT, with university answers provided by July 22nd. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, July 27th at 1:00 PM EDT, requiring interested vendors to RSVP to kristin.allen@uconn.edu by Monday, July 26th at 4:30 PM. Proposals must be submitted through UConn's HuskyBuy self-service online portal by the final due date of August 9, 2021, at 2:00 PM EDT. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the RFP emphasizes the need for vendors to demonstrate qualifications, experience in event staffing, and security service capabilities.

The solicitation appears to be an open competition without explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or specific vendor restrictions. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the provided documentation, and there are no specified details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The RFP does not provide an estimated contract value, budget range, or definitive contract duration. No specific pricing terms are outlined, and vendors are expected to specify their own payment terms. The procurement is geographically limited to the UConn campus in Tolland County, Connecticut, and interested providers must be prepared to submit a comprehensive proposal demonstrating their capability to provide professional event staffing and security services. Vendors requiring assistance in preparing their online bid submittal are encouraged to contact the solicitation's primary contact, Kristin Allen, at the provided contact information.