SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS

    Event Planning and Support Services

    Issued by Southern California Association of Governments
    localRFPSouthern California Association of GovernmentsSol. 27-005
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Jun 24, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Southern California
    local
    NAICS CODE
    541618
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    SCAG seeks qualified firms to provide professional event planning and management services for its annual Regional Conference and General Assembly in Southern California, including potential small-scale ad hoc events. The contract covers events in May 2027, 2028, and 2029.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    27-005
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    Bidding
    Level
    local
    Published Date
    Due Date
    June 24, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541618AI guide
    Agency
    Southern California Association of Governments

    Description

    EVENTS OVERVIEWSCAG hosts the Regional Conference and General Assembly each year in May, with attendance of nearly 1,000 elected officials, city staff, business leaders, and other stakeholders involved in regional planning. The event program features a diverse slate of expert panels, keynote presentations, and, in some cases, technical demonstrations designed to provide information to navigate changes in the region.SCAG Media & Public Affairs staff develop the program in coordination with subject matter experts in the agency’s Planning Division and executive leadership. The primary audience includes Southern California’s leaders and innovators, including local elected officials, CEOs, business and civic leaders, transportation and environmental stakeholders, local government staff, and others.For information on previous years’ conferences, visit https://www.scag.ca.gov/past-signature-events.EVENT SUPPORT SERVICESSCAG seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide professional event management services for the Regional Conference and General Assembly. The Consultant shall manage various tasks and work alongside SCAG’s Media & Public Affairs team to deliver a successful Regional Conference & General Assembly each year of the contract. The ideal contractor will be organized, dynamic, detail-oriented, and a talented negotiator. The Consultant shall have previous experience overseeing large-scale events and be able to anticipate and plan for potential challenges.Dates for SCAG’s Regional Conference and General Assembly during the years of this contract are planned to be: May 5-7, 2027 May 3-5, 2028 May 2-4, 2029SCAG may also have the need for small-scale ad hoc events, such as receptions and workshops. These are scoped in an optional task that will only be exercised if the need arises during the term of this contract.Please review the attached RFP for the complete Scope of Work. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Contracts Address: 900 Wilshire BlvdSuite 1700Los Angeles, California90017 County: Los Angeles Other Details: The assigned Contracts Administrator is the only person to contact during the selection process and may be contacted at any time.

    Key dates

    1. June 24, 2026Responses Due

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