Specifications include, but are not limited to: The overall objective of this request for proposal is to identify competent vendors who are experienced and qualified to provide promotion and production services and coordination for specific homecoming events in the university environment. All required and specified homecoming services are sponsored by Virginia State University’s Department of Student Activities and the successful contractor will work directly with the Director of Student Activities or designee in executing and fulfilling contractual obligations. Homecoming is a weeklong activity with the large events occurring in Daniel Gymnasium. The gymnasium has a capacity of 3,200 persons, however, 200 is reserved for support staff and 3,000 tickets may be sold for an event in the gym (i.e. concert, comedy show, etc.). Homecoming is scheduled to occur on October 20, 2018.