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Commission for the Arts·Virginia

Art Works Conference Planning Contract

Closes 7/10/2026$50k – $150kRequest for Proposal
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The Commission for the Arts seeks a qualified vendor to provide full conference planning services for an event scheduled in October 2027 in Richmond, Virginia. The scope includes developing the conference agenda, coordinating speakers, managing onsite logistics, handling registration, and providing on‑site management during the event. This is a small‑business set‑aside solicitation and the contract will be awarded after the closing date of July 10 2026. • Conference planning from award through October 2027 (approximately 12 months) • On‑site management, registration services, and overall event coordination • Location: Richmond, VA; work to be performed primarily in‑person at the conference venue • Small‑business set‑aside – priority given to qualifying small firms • Awarded by the Commission for the Arts, contact person Shauna Jones Friend

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Contact

Shauna Jones Friend

Key dates

Opened
6/12/2026
Closes
7/10/2026
Duration
12 months

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Event Services
NAICS
711320
Solicitation №
URFP-122367

Budget estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

Based on typical costs for a full‑service conference planning contract of this scale (mid‑size professional conference, venue rental, speaker coordination, registration handling, and on‑site management), the budget is likely in the low‑to‑mid six‑figure range. Assuming a modest venue and a regional audience, a contractor could earn roughly $50,000 for basic planning and execution, up to $150,000 if the scope includes extensive marketing, high‑profile speakers, and comprehensive on‑site staffing. The estimate reflects the small‑business set‑aside nature of the award, which usually caps budgets at a level appropriate for SMEs while still covering the full event lifecycle.

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