RFPAnalysis.xlsx

Spring 2022

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HFT4508 – RFP Analysis Worksheet
Spring 2022
INSTRUCTIONS:
Provide a check for each line item found in the RFP
If the information is not provided in the RFP, enter NOT PROVIDED
Nebraska Tourism CommissionOutdoor Writer's Association of America (OWAA)American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
Display the Details – General Information
Overview of the organization
Conference history
What is the conference and why it is being held
Theme of the conference
Attendee demographics
Transportation needs
Range of activities
Example of schedule of events
Meeting history
Is there a contact name(s) if the hotel has a question about the RFP
Define the Purpose
Conference objective
Annual meeting or one-off event
If annual, opportunity to hold the meeting at the same location or within a rotation to return to your venue
Create a Complete Event Profile
Submission Details
Deadline for proposals to be received
Details of where, how, and to whom the proposals should be returned
Indicate when a final venue decision will be made
Timing Details
Give dates and times of the event
Indicate amount of set-up time/ days required
Include breakdown times / days required
Indicate how early they need access on the day of event
Event Details
Description of event
What format will it take
Event's topic and vision
Specific ambience or feel of the event?
Does the event have a website or social media handle set-up
Audience Details
Minimum and maximum numbers expected
Room lay-out preferences
Demographics of target audience
Will attendees bring spouse / partner / family
Spouse / Guest programming needs
Meeting Room Details
Main room and size
Number of break out rooms and size
Prefunction space and size
Where will refreshments be served and is it a separate space
Distance needed between meeting rooms?
Floor plans and recommended set-up provided?
Green room?
Organizer / staff room?
Exhibit space and how much
Any other special room needs
ADA or other accessibility needs
Off-site venues / events
COVID protocols
Food and Beverage
Budget for catering spend
Type of food and beverage
Special requests
Tech and AV
AV set-up or tech equipment needs for each space
Wi-Fi – broadband requirements
Hybrid component
Dedicated network or specific security
Any tech that is being incorporated or extras that a speaker will need
Accommodations
Anticipated room nights
Room reservations made through hotel or housing bureau
Total staff and speaker room needed
Budget
is the budget included?
Sleeping room rate provided
Request for concessions included
Does F&B detail include gratuties