The City University of New York ("CUNY or the "University") is seeking a well-a well-qualified, highly motivated, and innovative event planning firm (“Contractor” or "Consultant") to provide planning and management consultant services ("Services") in connection with the annual CUNY Supplier Diversity Conference on Contract Opportunities ("Event"). The primary goal of this Event is to encourage the participation of New York State ("NYS") certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises ("MWBE") and NYS-certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses ("SDVOB") on CUNY contracts. Services to be provided by the Consultant shall include but not be limited to planning, production, coordination, marketing, presentation, and evaluation of the Event.