SLED Opportunity · WISCONSIN · MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AI Summary
Milwaukee Public Schools seeks qualified providers for event entertainment services including DJ, photo booth, decorating, and inflatable attractions for various school events. This RFQ excludes catering and rentals. Key dates: open June 30, 2026; questions due July 10; submissions and intent to bid due July 28, 2026.
Milwaukee Public Schools ("MPS") is one of the largest school districts in Wisconsin and provides services and programming across numerous schools, departments, and district locations throughout the City of Milwaukee. MPS schools and departments host a wide range of events annually, including, but not limited to, proms, dances, graduations, family engagement events, assemblies, student celebrations, recognition ceremonies, and other school- and district-sponsored activities.MPS is seeking qualified providers of Event Entertainment Services in the following categories:DJ ServicesPhoto Booth ServicesDecorating and Balloon DécorInflatable AttractionsThese services support events of varying sizes, formats, and age groups. Food and catering services, event rentals, photography/videography, and all other event-related services are not included under this RFQ.MPS anticipates that, upon implementation of this solicitation, services in the categories identified above will be obtained from vendors that submit responsive proposals and are determined to be qualified through this RFQ process. Therefore, former, current, and prospective vendors are strongly encouraged to participate. Vendors that do not respond to this RFQ may be deemed ineligible to provide these services to the District.If you would like to learn more about receiving notifications and preparing submissions for district projects, you are encouraged to view the MPS RFP/RFB Notification and Submission Tutorial: https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/District/Vendors-Contractors/Vendors/RFPRFB-notification-and-submission-tutorial.htmPLEASE NOTE: All communications regarding this RFQ must occur exclusively through the Bonfire Messaging System. Any attempt to contact MPS regarding this solicitation by any other means may result in disqualification, as determined by MPS.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jun 30th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jul 10th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jul 28th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Intent to Bid Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to indicate your intent to Bid | Jul 28th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | Yes |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respondent understands, agrees, and complies with all the requirements and specifications of this RFQ. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| Bid Table (BT-36LQ) | BidTable: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable. | Download |
| References: submit names (organization), contact information (phone and email), dates of transaction(s), and a narrative description of the volume and type of transactions conducted (identify if this was another urban school district) with reference, for three purchasers in the most recent 5 year period. | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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