8-Submission Instructions - 721-25056.docx

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Commencement Staging & Labor Services
Solicitation number
721-25056
Issued by
Travis County, Austin City, Texas

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This is a Submission Instructions document issued by the University of Texas at Austin for the procurement of Commencement Staging & Labor Services (RFP 721-26056). The University is seeking qualified vendors to provide production supplemental staging components and associated labor services for staging and overall production needs. The solicitation is open to suppliers who can meet the technical and qualifications requirements outlined in the detailed RFP. Vendors must submit responses through the University's Bonfire public portal by the closing deadline of March 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM Central Standard Time. The question period runs from February 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM to February 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST, during which prospective bidders may seek clarification on the opportunity requirements. The commodity codes associated with this procurement are NIGP 85580 (Stage Rigging and Tracks) and NIGP 96173 (Theatrical Services, Including Costume Design and Creation, Production, and Scenery Design).

Respondents must provide comprehensive submission materials including a cover letter, qualifications and reputation documentation, quality of proposed services information, project price schedule, equipment and services cost in the required Excel BidTable format, and execution of offer documentation. Additional required submissions include a HUB Subcontracting Plan, company information (legal name, principal place of business, years in business, state of incorporation, employee count, annual revenues, and parent corporation details), financial statements and stability documentation, customer references from at least three organizations with similar contract experience within the past three years, disclosure of any litigation or loan defaults, and ownership information for individuals with at least 25 percent ownership interest. Project Supporting Documents are optional. The maximum file upload size is 1,000 MB, and text fields are limited to 2,000 characters. Submissions must be uploaded and finalized through the Bonfire portal at https://utexas.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/222099, with the University recommending that vendors begin the upload process at least one day prior to the closing deadline.

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Submission Instructions for Suppliers

Please follow these instructions to submit via our Public Portal.

1. Prepare your submission materials:

Requested Information

Name
Type
# Files
Requirement
Instructions
Respondent's Cover Letter
File Type: PDF (.pdf)
Multiple
Required
Respondent's response to Qualifications, Abilities and Reputation
File Type: PDF (.pdf)
Multiple
Required
Respondent's response to Quality of Proposed Services
File Type: PDF (.pdf)
Multiple
Required
Project Supporting Documents (optional)
File Type: Any (.csv, .pdf, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .bmp, .gif, .jpeg, .jpg, .jpe, .png, .tiff, .tif, .txt, .text, .rtf, .doc, .docx, .dot, .dotx, .word, .dwg, .dwf, .dxf, .mp3, .wav, .avi, .mov, .mp4, .mpeg, .wmv, .zip)
Multiple
Optional
Respondent's response to Section 2 - Project Price Schedule
File Type: PDF (.pdf)
Multiple
Required
Equipment and Services Cost (BT-18JR)
BidTable: Excel (.xlsx)
1
Required
You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable. The Response Template can be downloaded from the project listing on the Bonfire portal.
Respondent's response to APPENDIX ONE EXECUTION OF OFFER
File Type: PDF (.pdf)
Multiple
Required
Who is the primary contact that UT Austin should use for addressing questions or communication as a result of the solicitation? Provide Name, Title, Email Address, Phone Number.
Data Type: Text
N/A
Required
Does Respondent accept all terms and conditions in the solicitation and APPENDIX TWO without exceptions
Data Type: Yes/No
N/A
Required
If Respondent's is requesting exception to any ters or conditions set forth in APPENDIX TWO, Respondent will upload the list of exceptions for review.
File Type: PDF (.pdf)
Multiple
Required
Respondent's response to APPENDIX FIVE
Data Type: Yes/No
N/A
Required
Respondent's response to APPENDIX EIGHT
Data Type: Yes/No
N/A
Required
HUB Subcontracting Plan
File Type: PDF (.pdf)
Multiple
Required
Legal name of Respondent's Company
Data Type: Text
N/A
Required
Address of principal place of business
Data Type: Number
N/A
Required
Address of Office that would be providing service under the Agreement
Data Type: Text
N/A
Required
Number of years in Business
Data Type: Number
N/A
Required
State of incorporation
Data Type: Text
N/A
Required
Number of Employees
Data Type: Number
N/A
Required
Annual Revenues Volume
Data Type: Number
N/A
Required
Name of Parent Corporation, if any
Data Type: Text
N/A
Required
State whether Respondent will provide a copy of its financial statements for the past two (2) years, if requested by University.
Data Type: Yes/No
N/A
Required
Respondent will provide a financial rating of the Respondent entity and any related documentation (such as a Dunn and Bradstreet analysis) that indicates the financial stability of Respondent
File Type: PDF (.pdf)
Multiple
Optional
Respondent will provide a financial rating of the Respondent entity and any related documentation (such as a Dunn and Bradstreet analysis) that indicates the financial stability of Respondent
Data Type: Text
N/A
Required
Is Respondent currently for sale or involved in any transaction to expand or to become acquired by another business entity? If yes, Respondent will explain the expected impact, both in organizational and directional terms.
Data Type: Text
N/A
Required
Respondent will provide any details of all past or pending litigation or claims filed against Respondent that would affect its performance under the Agreement with University (if any).
Data Type: Text
N/A
Required
Is Respondent currently in default on any loan agreement or financing agreement with any bank, financial institution, or other entity? If yes, Respondent will specify the pertinent date(s), details, circumstances, and describe the current prospects for resolution.
Data Type: Text
N/A
Required
Respondent will provide a customer reference list of no less than three (3) organizations with which Respondent currently has contracts and/or to which Respondent has previously provided services, within the past three(3) years of a type and scope similar to those required by University’s RFP. Respondent will include in its customer reference list the customer’s company name, contact person, telephone number, project description, length of business relationship, and background of services.
File Type: PDF (.pdf)
Multiple
Required
Does any relationship exist (whether by family kinship, business association, capital funding agreement, or any other such relationship) between Respondent and any employee of University? If yes, Respondent will explain
Data Type: Text
N/A
Required
Respondent will provide the name and Social Security Number for each person having at least 25% ownership interest in Respondent. This disclosure is mandatory pursuant to §231.006, Family Code, and will be used for the purpose of determining whether an owner of Respondent with an ownership interest of at least 25% is more than 30 days delinquent in paying child support. Further disclosure of this information is governed by the Texas Public Information Act (ref. Chapter 552, Government Code), and other appli
File Type: PDF (.pdf)
Multiple
Required

Commodity Codes

Commodity Set
Commodity Code
Title
Description
NIGP
85580
Stage Rigging and Tracks
NIGP
96173
Theatrical Services, Including Costume Design and Creation, Production, Scenery Design, Stage, etc.

Requested Documents:

Please note the type and number of files allowed. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB.

Please do not embed any documents within your uploaded files, as they will not be accessible or evaluated.

Requested Data:

Please note that text fields have a limit of 2000 characters. We recommend you prepare your responses in advance to ensure they fit within the length restrictions. Learn more about Requested Data at the Euna Procurement Help Center.

Requested BidTables:

The BidTable Response Templates can be obtained at https://utexas.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/222099.

Please note that BidTables may take a significant amount of time to prepare.

2. Upload your submission at:

https://utexas.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/222099

The Question period for this opportunity starts Feb 13, 2026 8:00 AM CST. The Question period for this opportunity ends Feb 20, 2026 2:00 PM CST. You will not be able to send messages after this time.

Your submission must be uploaded, submitted, and finalized prior to the Closing Time of Mar 06, 2026 2:30 PM CST. We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before Closing Time to begin the uploading process and to finalize your submission.

Important Notes:

Each item of Requested Information will only be visible after the Closing Time.

Uploading large documents may take significant time, depending on the size of the file(s) and your Internet connection speed.

You will receive an email confirmation receipt with a unique confirmation number once you finalize your submission.

Minimum system requirements: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. Javascript must be enabled. Browser cookies must be enabled.

Need Help?

University of Texas at Austin uses a Euna Procurement portal for accepting and evaluating proposals digitally. Please contact Euna Procurement at support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com for technical questions related to your submission. You can also visit their help forum at https://customer.eunasolutions.com/public/s/knowledge-base/bonfire-hub/vendor-submission-support header1_image1.png

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