Description
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking a hotel to host the 2026 Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward (TCTR) Conference, a two-day statewide conference for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) firms. The conference will include educational and skill-building workshops, best practices, and networking opportunities. The hotel must meet specific requirements, including having onsite catering, a general session room, exhibitor area, banquet room, breakout rooms, and audio-visual equipment. The hotel must also provide overnight suite accommodations for the conference facilitator and guests. The award will be made to the lowest bidder that meets all mandatory requirements and location.
• Hotel must be in Sangamon County
• Must have onsite catering for refreshments, breakfast, luncheon, and VIP breakfast
• Must have a general session room, exhibitor area, banquet room, and breakout rooms
• Must provide audio-visual equipment and wireless internet access
• Must have event staff available for set up and take down
• Must have janitorial/maintenance staff on hand
• Must have a business center and available parking for guests and staff