Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) Awards Ceremony Planning and Coordination Services
ID: 6913G625Q300010 Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY6913G6 VOLPE NATL TRANS SYS CNTRCAMBRIDGE, MA, 02142, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS (R708)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6e85bd0692fc47ca837efe847190fbaa/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, is seeking event planning and coordination services for the Annual University Transportation Centers (UTC) Outstanding Student of the Year (SOY) Awards Ceremony, scheduled for January 4, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC. The selected contractor will be responsible for various tasks, including securing the venue, coordinating video presentations with awardees, establishing a registration system, and providing photography services during the event. This ceremony plays a crucial role in recognizing exceptional students from UTCs for their contributions to transportation research and technology, highlighting the importance of university partnerships in advancing transportation safety and efficiency. Interested parties can contact Rachel Anderson at rachel.anderson@dot.gov or Christopher Dooley at christopher.dooley@dot.gov for further details, with key deliverables due by late December 2024 and post-event activities extending into March 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rachel Anderson
    rachel.anderson@dot.gov
    Christopher Dooley
    christopher.dooley@dot.gov
    Files
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    V3272275_CUTC_SOW (1).pdf
    The Department of Transportation's Volpe National Transportation Systems Center has issued a Statement of Work for the planning and coordination of the University Transportation Centers (UTC) Outstanding Student of the Year (SOY) Awards Ceremony, scheduled for January 4, 2025, in Washington, DC. This event highlights exceptional students from UTCs, recognized for their contributions to transportation research and technology. The Volpe Center has supported the UTC Program since its inception in 1987, administering grants and organizing related events. The SOW outlines specific requirements for the contractor, including securing venue facilities, coordinating with awardees on video presentations, preparing a registration system for participants, and providing photography services during the event. Key deliverables include various planning stages, a finalized agenda due by late December 2024, and post-event activities, such as sharing photographs on the CUTC website by March 2025 and conducting a post-event review meeting by January 30, 2025. This document reflects ongoing federal investment in transportation education and professional development, emphasizing the role of university partnerships in enhancing research and training related to transportation safety and efficiency.
    V3272275_SSJ - Redacted.pdf
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