Description
The Maryland Department of Health is seeking an event planner to coordinate efforts for several events geared towards public health, injury prevention, and violence prevention professionals. The events include the Maryland Violent Death Reporting System (MVDRS) Annual Advisory Committee Meeting, the Core State Injury Prevention Program (Core SIPP) Annual Violence and Injury Prevention (VIP) Forum, and the MVDRS Workshop Series. The contractor will be responsible for registration, customer service, coordinating presenters, agenda and production schedule, promotional materials, venue logistics, and ensuring technology. The contract will be for a firm fixed price, and the anticipated duration of services is from September 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027.
• The MVDRS Annual Advisory Committee Meeting will be held in-person on November 17, 2026, and will include 1-2 presentations and guided discussions.
• The Core SIPP VIP Forum will be held in December 2026, in a hybrid format, and will include 2-5 PowerPoint sessions on select topics and break-out discussions.
• The MVDRS Workshop Series will be held in-person between January 2027 and July 2027, and will include 1-2 presentations, guided discussions, and a hands-on activity.
• The contractor must have experience planning at least three professional development events, including one virtual event and one in-person event with 50+ attendees.
• The contractor must be able to provide all services and meet all requirements requested in the solicitation.