URBAN BEEKEEPING SERVICES

The Washington Convention and Sports Authority t/a Events DC is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide Urban Beekeeping Services.

Interested parties can view a copy of the RFQ by accessing Event DC’s e-procurement website at https://eventsdc.com/about/procurement

Background

Events DC is seeking a qualified contractor (the “Contractor”) to provide comprehensive Urban Beekeeping Services (the “Work or “Services”) to enhance LEED Platinum Status by the US Green Building. The Contractor shall supply, install and maintain the bee hives at the Convention Center or at any venue owned, controlled and/or managed by Events DC

Project Details

• Reference ID: 25-S-050
• Department: Office of Contracts and Procurement
• Department Head: - (-)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-05-22T21:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-05-20T16:00:00.000Z — 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001

Evaluation Criteria

• Summary —

  The Washington Convention and Sports Authority t/a Events DC is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide Urban Beekeeping Services.

   

  Interested parties can view a copy of the RFQ by accessing Event DC’s e-procurement website at https://eventsdc.com/about/procurement

• Important Instructions for Electronic Submittals —

  Events DC is accepting electronic bid submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Draft Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

• Timeline —

  Release Project Date:	May 12, 2026
  Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory):	May 20, 2026, 12:00pm 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001
  Question Submission Deadline:	May 22, 2026, 5:00pm
  Proposal Submission Deadline:	May 29, 2026, 5:00pm

• Scope of Work or Project Details —

  Please see the Attachments section for specifications and attachments.

• Project Contact —

  Ishmael Murray

  Senior Contract Analyst

  801 Allen Y. Lew

  Washington DC, DC 20001

  Email: imurray@eventsdc.com

  Phone: (202) 322-9744

• Procurement Contact —

  Ishmael Murray

  Senior Contract Analyst

  801 Allen Y. Lew

  Washington DC, DC 20001

  Email: imurray@eventsdc.com

  Phone: (202) 322-9744

Submission Requirements

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