Specifications include, but are not limited to: The facility must be located within central Maryland with ample access to expressways (i.e., Anne Arundel County from Annapolis North), Prince George’s County (Southern MD), and Howard County (Central MD) to allow teachers from all counties to attend. 2.3.2 Facility Space 2.3.2.1 The Contractor shall provide space adequate for 700 people and for movement with relative ease between tables and the stage. 2.3.2.2 The Contractor shall have two tables available adjacent to the stage for certificates and awards. 2.3.2.3 The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of registration tables with appropriate table linens outside of the dining room. In prior years, MSDE has required six registration tables. 2.3.2.4 The Contractor shall provide dinner tables that can accommodate approximately ten-12 attendees per table with seating for 700 people. 2.3.2.5 The Contractor shall provide a space appropriate for photographing Teacher of the Year nominees. The area shall be provided from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 2.3.2.6 The Contractor shall begin event set up in the morning (approximately 9:30 a.m.) to allow set up of a stage and production area that must be ready by 5:00 pm. 2.3.2.7 The Contractor shall provide a stage that is at least approximately 24 feet long x 16 feet wide. The stage should be professional looking and visually appealing, preferably with skirting. 2.3.3 Décor The Contractor shall provide decorative linens for all tables and centerpieces that may include candles for each table. 2.3.4 Audio / Visual MSDE shall utilize the services of Maryland Public Television (MPT) as the production company for the event. MPT staff will need access to the space for set-up at approximately 9:30 a.m. the morning of the event...
