General Services Contractor – RFP - Corbin Ball



REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR

Association Name Here

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EVENT INFORMATION #

SUPPORTING EFFORTS (selected contractor shall) #

SCOPE OF SERVICE #

LEGAL INFORMATION #

CONSIDERATIONS #

SUBMISSIONS #

PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL #

AWARD OF CONTRACT #

ADDENDUM A #

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR

Association Name Here

The . producer of seeks to award a multi-year agreement for its General Services Contract for the production of for its conference and exposition.

The is the international association representing and those involved in the sale, manufacture, and distribution of {describe products here}, pediatric and adult education and {other} products or services. from all over the world attend to learn about new developments in {type of products and services} and to obtain Continuing Education Units.

EVENT INFORMATION

has approximately ### exhibitors, ### attendees, ### educational sessions, an excess of ###,### net square feet of floor space [% islands, (#) double-decker exhibits, largest exhibit space are (#) ##’x##’] approximately ###,### pounds of freight and ## meeting rooms and function space. Exhibitors represent for-profit organizations and individuals who derive revenue from the commercialization or utilization of {name types here} products, services and technologies.

Example:

➢ Move-in

Saturday – Thursday (10am)

➢ Expo Hours

Thursday 12 – 6pm; Friday 9:30am – 5pm, and Saturday 9:30am – 2pm

➢ Tear-down

Saturday 2pm – Sunday midnight

➢ Expo Dates

DATE to be held in CITY, STATE – PLACE

DATE to be held in CITY, STATE – PLACE

DATE to be held in CITY, STATE – PLACE

SUPPORTING EFFORTS (awarded contractor shall)

➢ Provide all general contracting services requested within this Request for Proposal if awarded.

➢ Supplement and enhance all equipment and accessories as well as, provide competent labor for installation, operation and dismantle.

➢ Provide for changes or substitutions in equipment and services are expected should the requested items not be available. Requested equipment and services are in no way to be considered final.

➢ Provide all equipment (see Addendum A) and setup/teardown services to show management at a discount. All bids must show labor rates and advance and on-site discounts/prices see Scope of Service section. The necessity for additional equipment as provided by contractor not be available.

➢ Provide approximately 400 order forms for inclusion in the Exhibitor Manual by September of each contracted year. Order forms must state the show, show dates, advance and on-site order prices, and rates; and be approved prior to inclusion in the manual.

➢ Cross renting of any equipment not in contractor inventory will be provided to show management at cost.

➢ Provide two post-show reports by May 1 of each contracted year. Reports should cover equipment usage of the Contractor's services by Exhibitors and Show Management. Each report should cover: total sales, volume rented, location and type(s) of equipment used, total freight (specialty and crated), and labor* (*a labor breakout needs to be included in the Show Management report and references the portion of labor attributed to locations i.e., meeting rooms 75%; registration 2% etc. Total man-hours for show management and exhibitors should be referenced. The Show Management report should be broken out by location. Invoices should be submitted along with the Show Management report.

➢ Designate a liaison to work directly with Show Management. The assignment of additional team members may be required for show management areas that require additional support onsite such as Academy Central, signage, bag stuffing and labor. These personnel are to be assigned for each contracted year to support these areas. The assigned team leader must be available for site visits, meetings, conference calls or travel related needs. All contractor personnel assigned to the show must be available during setup and teardown. While onsite, the assigned liaison must maintain contact with all contractor personnel, their central command post and show management contact.

➢ Contractor is responsible for all travel related expenses including transportation, housing, meals or supplemental receipts.

➢ Provide for contractor liaison to travel to planned cities for purposes of conducting site inspections, operations and logistics. Contractor shall be responsible for all travel related costs, air, car, meals, housing, taxes and incidentals.

Request for Proposal

General Services Contractor SAMPLE

SCOPE OF SERVICE

Please be sure to respond to each question explicitly when asked for information requested within this Request for Proposal. For purposes of submission, answer questions according to the numerical order listed below. Submissions not formatted correctly will not be considered. The submission of a boilerplate collateral piece will result in your bid being disregarded.

1. Has your company supported any events in the last 12 months? If yes, please describe.

2. Describe offices or additional labor/support in cities cited in the multiyear show schedule. What is the distance of your company's closest office and/or warehouse to the Convention Center?

3. How long has your company been in operation? Number of full-time employees.

4. List the total number of shows currently produced as exclusive (not subcontracted).

5. Describe the services your company offers as it relates to General Services equipment and support functions.

6. Describe duties and roles of assigned staff/team AND the number of events concurrently assigned to them.

7. Describe the number of graphics, CAD and production personnel (includes floorplan support) to be assigned and the number of events each team is concurrently assigned.

8. Indicate any special charges or fees that apply such as: account executive/coordinator/ supervisor/ manager fees; delivery and pick-up fees, shipping and drayage fees and minimum order fees.

9. Provide for QTY and labor pricing for each item listed in Addendum A pages 9-13. Indicated Show Management areas that are discounted or comped. Include setup & teardown, labor rates and OT rates.

10. Describe all labor and service support, city locations and number of pooling members to draw from — list applicable union and IATSE contracts in these city’s.

11. Provide complete labor, drayage, and equipment rate list to include labor rates. Labor rates should include the following considerations and definitions for each:

➢ straight, discount, overtime (indicate if OT rates are 1½, double time or a flat rate)

➢ show management rates

➢ Hourly parameters for each rate schedule

➢ If daily rate applies, specify the daily time parameters

21. State if your company will provide complimentary equipment and services and be specific in the conditions that apply. Such as items that are not in stock and available, specialty items and labor support services – see also Addendum A.

22. State discounts on management services, based on net square feet of exhibit space. Provide for discount/price structure for items not included in the agreement – see also Addendum A.

23. Submit three references that most accurately reflect the size event listed in the Event Information section of this proposal.

24. Describe your worst experience with an event you produced and be specific as to the conditions, resolutions and outcomes.

25. Provide for (1) Association staff representative to travel to one event that closely matches the depth/scope and size of for purposes of reviewing creative elements, customer service and setup/teardown. Event inspections must be concluded prior to DATE.

26. Describe any particular features of your organization that have not been addressed or you would like to elaborate upon.

CONSIDERATIONS

1. Select the Contractor as the official General Services Contractor/Supplier for its 2009, 2010, and 2011 Convention & Expo. As such, will formally recognize the Contractor at all events in which their equipment and services are utilized. As the official supplier, Contractor will supply and provide equipment, products and services to show management and exhibitors.

2. Provide Contractor with contact information of all current exhibitors to enable the contractor to market and provide their services and support to all exhibitors. will not be liable for any exhibitor order.

3. Provide floor space during to be used as an information and service counter for exhibitors.

4. Designate a liaison through whom communications between the selected contractor and may be conducted prior to and during the event.

5. Promote and recommend Contractor's services through the Exhibitor Manual as the Official General Services Contractor.

Request for Proposal

General Services Contractor SAMPLE

LEGAL INFORMATION (if awarded Contractor shall)

1. Maintain as proprietary and confidential all information concerning and its affiliated groups including any intellectual or trademarked information. In addition, this Request for Proposal or any resulting contract shall not be copied, reprinted, quoted or in any way transmitted or displayed, except where required by law, without the written permission of

2. Obtain and maintain in force during performance of Contractor's duties hereunder all required licenses, permits or governmental approvals to lawfully provide services.

3. After award of contract, should either party wish to cancel any part of the multi-year agreement they may do so in writing and by confirmation of the no less than 60 days past the close of any year’s event.

4. Be solely responsible for all fines, penalties, damages and/or judgments occasioned by Contractor's violations of statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations and shall indemnify and hold harmless there from.

5. Not be construed as a partner, employee or agent of , nor shall either party have any authority to bind the other in any respect, it being intended that each shall remain an independent contractor responsible for its own actions. The Contractor shall have sole and exclusive control over the manner in which Contractor and its employees perform the services provided for and Contractor shall engage and employ such individuals as it may deem necessary to perform its duties, it being understood and agreed that such individuals shall be considered employees of Contractor only and shall be subject to employment, discharge, discipline and control solely and exclusively by Contractor, who shall indemnify and hold harmless for any claims or actions against brought by Contractor's employees.

6. Contractor shall purchase and maintain in force at all times adequate public liability and property damage insurance with reliable insurance companies. Contractor agrees to indemnify and save harmless from any and all claims for death and injury to persons and loss or damage to property of any nature whatsoever that arise in connection with acts and omissions of Contractor in performance by Contractor of its contractual duties. In any event, such insurance shall be maintained in amounts of not less that the following:

▪ Workers Compensation as required by law

▪ Public Liability and Property Damage - comprehensive general liability in a combined single limit of $1,000,000

▪ Certificates evidencing such insurance coverage accompanying Contractor's proposal to provide service. Copies must be on file with Show Management within 60 days prior to setup.

SUBMISSIONS

All information provided in this RFP is proprietary for this purpose only. Information cannot be released without written permission from the . Direct all questions and requests for additional information regarding this RFP to the contact person designated below.

PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL

1. Each contractor responding to this RFP must include the information requested in numerical order listed under the SCOPE OF SERVICE section. Feel free to expand upon on any answer.

2. It is HIGHLY recommended that bidders submit samples of graphic renderings or photographs of key areas: registration, cyber cafes, signage – anything that will show the creative aspects of your designers.

3. The proposal with the lowest dollar amount will not necessarily be considered the best proposal.

4. Late responses will not be considered – no exceptions.

5. Missing or incomplete information will render your bid void.

6. Expenses related to the preparation and completion of a response to this RFP is the sole responsibility of the bidder.

7. Bidders must submit two (2) original bid packages.

8. E-mail submissions will not be accepted.

Submit bids no later than June 1, 2007 to: Name

Phone # or Fax # Title

For Questions email: name@ Association Name

Full mailing address

City, ST, ZIP

AWARD OF CONTRACT

Award of contract will be made in writing by: DATE

For purposes of selecting the Official General Services Contractor, all Academy event visits listed under number 25 above must be completed by DATE.

There will be a preliminary cut date of DATE with a second review of finalists. Only those who have been selected will be contacted for a second review.

Request for Proposal

General Services Contractor SAMPLE

ADDENDUM A

Show Management Service Areas

The following list is not inclusive of all areas of . However, each area does require products or services from the General Services Contractor. A brief description of type, qty, and design is provided to aid in answering any questions. This list is not to be considered final. This list is directly referenced to Question #10 under SCOPE OF SERVICE.

EXAMPLE:

1. ASSN cyber area

This is a stand-alone kiosk that houses the CEU Manager terminals, message center, itinerary planner, cyber café. This kiosk requires counter space for 25 computers with a shared printer.

2. ASSN Research Awards & Poster Presentation

This event is typically housed inside a meeting room. However depending on available meeting space may require an area outside of a room. Showcases 175 double-sided scientific posters.

3. ASSN Central: each area consists of one counter, storage space, carpet, signage and houses the following stand alone service area. It is one comprehensive area and is approximately a 20x80:

➢ Advocacy-PAC

➢ ASSN Board of ##

➢ International Hospitality

➢ STORE

➢ SUB-GROUPS

4. ASSN Honors Reception

5. Accounting Office

6. Aisle Signs

7. Badge Holder Ribbon Pickup

8. Bag Stuffing

9. Banner and Column Sponsorships

10. Booth Draping - exposed backwalls

11. Box Lunch Distribution

12. Carpet - $ per nsf Aisle carpet for 9’ and 10’; includes daily cleaning/labor to install & remove

13. City Restaurants / info counter (if not pre-built by center)

14. COMP and Non-Profit Booth Package

15. Continuing Education & Membership counter

16. Drayage - discounts, rates, OT, time and a half etc

17. Drape Masking Drape - $ per 3’, 8’, 12’, 16’ rates

18. EASELS - QTY

19. Entrance Units

20. Exhibit Booths - $ per nsf (pipe/drape, lounges, setup, Sq. Ft. Package)

21. Exhibitor Service Counters

22. Exhibitor Manuals tabs, mailing, production

23. First Aid

24. General Assembly

25. Hospitality Counter

26. Housing Desk

27. Labor – show management: base rate, discounted, assigned, comped

28. Lead Retrieval

29. Lounges - Exhibitor NO SHOW

30. Luggage Check

31. Motorized Carts - QTY

32. Press Room

33. Priority Points

34. Prize Winning Board

35. Pub/Literature Bins

36. Radios – 50 required for show management with repeater, backup batteries, all cords

37. Registration – approximately 15 counters

38. Registration Office & Accounting Office (both located in Registration)

39. Rope and Stanchion - $ per nsf

40. Security Office

41. Show Management Offices – (one reception/work function; one lounge/catering function)

42. Shuttle Desk

43. Shipping/Freight - show management allowance, discounts

44. Signs - aisle, meters, banners, sponsorships, directionals, standards, allowance, discount rate

45. Staff Office – may require furnishings

46. VIP Room

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