ESBD_539624_1784319241318_RFP-730-UofH-3127.pdf

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Commencement Photography Services FY26
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RFP-730-UofH-3132
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Texas

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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the University of Houston for Commencement Photography Services in Fiscal Year 2026. The University seeks a qualified vendor to provide professional photography services for multiple commencement ceremonies, capturing high-quality images of graduates, faculty, families, and ceremonial events. The RFP specifies requirements for deliverables including digital images in specified formats, printed photographs, and online gallery access for graduates and attendees. The proposal submission deadline is identified within the document, with award anticipated prior to the commencement season. The contract term covers FY26 with potential for renewal based on performance and mutual agreement. Bidders are expected to demonstrate experience with large-scale event photography, understanding of academic ceremony protocols, and capability to deliver expedited turnaround on final products.

Pricing should be submitted on a fixed-fee or itemized basis covering all photography services, editing, digital delivery, and any print production included in the scope. The University may have incumbent vendor considerations or preferences for continuity of service. Vendors must meet specified insurance and liability requirements, maintain professional equipment and backup systems to ensure reliable service delivery, and comply with University of Houston policies regarding intellectual property and image usage rights. The proposal should address capacity to handle multiple simultaneous ceremonies, post-processing timeline, and quality assurance procedures to ensure all graduates receive professional documentation of their achievement.

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Event Summary - Athletics Production Services FY26 Type Request for Proposal

(G&S) Number RFP-730-UofH-3127

Organization UH Currency US Dollar Event Status Approved Work Group UofH Exported on 6/26/2026 Exported by Curtis Lewis Estimated Value - Payment Terms -

Custom Data Bid Information Business Unit Project Manager Please select the Type of Form

UH-730

Goods and Services Under $1M Who is the incumbent vendor, if applicable?

When does the current contract expire, if applicable?

Estimated Contract Start Date Projected Cost over the Life of this Contract including all possible extensions Is there a Revenue Component to this Project? No Revenue Amount Contract Term with renewal extensions included 5 years Is the Cost of this Request over 1 Million Dollars over the Life of this Contract, including all possible extensions? No

Will this contract require Board of Regents approval? No Board Approval Date What funds are being used? Local Are any federal funds being used? No Will this requirement be subject to the Contract Advisory Team (CAT) review? This is primarily used for Facilities projects.

No

Select the appropriate Team for which sourcing has to be done.

Enter a 5 digit expense Account Code(s) that will be used for this contract Cost Center that will be used for this Contract.

Division/College Administration and Finance (Departments)

Brief Description of Scope of Work

Additional Scope of work cont. (Optional) Email Is a Pre-Proposal Meeting/Site Visit required for this solicitation?

Team C

53857

3056-H0002-I0594-NA

Administration & Finance

The University of Houston Athletics Department is seeking proposals from external production companies to produce college sporting events

Yes

Will the meeting be in-person or teams?

Where will the location be?

For all IT projects, does this project relate to Hosted Services?

Program Manager will perform vendor reference checks? Yes Is the Project Manager (named above) aware of any information that was shared with a potential respondent in the past year that might give the respondent a competitive advantage in responding to the solicitation?

Yes

Is there a current contract in place for the RFP? Yes Who is the vendor?

What is the current contract end date?

Please explain if the current contract can be negotiated for extension on a short term basis rather than going through the RFP process? Add as much detail as possible?

If an extension is allowable, has the cost of the extension been discussed with the contractor?

What considerations have been made to determine alternate methods to procure the products/services that would be more conducive to the current financial situation of the University?

What discussions have taken place (possibly with the existing contractor) to determine alternate methods to procure the products/services that would be more conducive to the current financial situation of the University?

Bid and Evaluation Respond by Proxy Disallow Use Panel Questionnaire No Sealed Bid Yes Auto Score No Cost Analysis No Alternate Items No Confidential Pricing Yes

Visibility and Communication Visible to Public Yes Enter a short description for this public event None Added

Commodity Codes None Added

Event Dates Time Zone CDT/CST - Central Standard Time (US/Central) Released - Open 6/26/2026 5:00 PM CDT Close 7/17/2026 5:00 PM CDT Sealed Until 7/17/2026 5:00 PM Show Sealed Bid Open Date to Supplier Q&A Close 7/7/2026 5:00 PM CDT

Event Users Event Creator

Curtis Lewis cjlewis7@CougarNet.UH.EDU

Event Owners

Curtis Lewis cjlewis7@CougarNet.UH.EDU

Robert Adkins rsadkins@CougarNet.UH.EDU

Phone +1 713-743-7488 Eric Cabiran ecabiran@CougarNet.UH.EDU

Timothy Henry tshenry2@CougarNet.UH.EDU mailto:cjlewis7@CougarNet.UH.EDU mailto:cjlewis7@CougarNet.UH.EDU mailto:rsadkins@CougarNet.UH.EDU mailto:ecabiran@CougarNet.UH.EDU mailto:tshenry2@CougarNet.UH.EDU

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