Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this solicitation is to receive responses and award a contract to a supplier to provide the Minnesota Department of Health 2024 Emergency Preparedness Workshop/Conference on April 22-24, 2024 (preferred) or April 29-May 1, 2024 (alternative). The event is scheduled to take place on April 22-24, 2024, and is expected to host approximately 160 attendees. The venue requirements include provisions for two nights lodging, food and beverages, and meeting rooms with audiovisual equipment. LIMITATIONS on geographical location: The geographical location for the conference is limited to the Central region of Minnesota, specifically including the counties of Crow Wing, Stearns, Kandiyohi, and Pine. This choice is economically driven, aiming to reduce overall costs related to travel and lodging. By centralizing the conference in this region, the goal is to minimize both the financial expenses and the time commitments associated with travel for attendees, speakers, and staff.