Tenders/Re-Bid 2027 DBE Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward Conference - IFB

Re-Bid 2027 DBE Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward Conference - IFB

DOT - Transportation

Published: Oct 6, 2026

Updated: Oct 6, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics, finance and banking and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Public Finance and Quantity Surveying. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Illinois BidBuy, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Department of Transportation (DOT) in the United States is re-advertising an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the 'DBE Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward Conference'. This procurement seeks services related to the planning, organization, and execution of a conference focused on the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The conference likely aims to foster opportunities, provide training, and facilitate networking for DBEs within the transportation sector. The DOT is looking for a qualified event management provider or a team capable of handling all aspects of the conference. Typical requirements for such a tender would include venue selection and management, catering, audio-visual services, speaker coordination, agenda development, marketing and promotion, registration management, and on-site support. Emphasis will be placed on ensuring the conference effectively addresses the goals of the DBE program, promoting inclusivity and economic participation. Vendors will need to demonstrate experience in organizing similar professional conferences, particularly those with a focus on government programs or business development. Evaluation criteria will include the proposed conference plan, budget, venue suitability, vendor's experience and qualifications, and their understanding of the DBE program's objectives. The goal is to host a successful and impactful event that benefits DBEs and stakeholders within the transportation industry.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Illinois BidBuy and was originally published on October 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About DOT - Transportation

DOT - Transportation has issued 159 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 21 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Transport & Logistics, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Illinois BidBuy. Most recent publication: October 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Illinois BidBuy to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by DOT - Transportation in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.