Auditorium, Stadium, Field Seating, Bleachers, and Installation Services (2 Part with JOC)

TIPS (Texas Intergovernmental Purchasing Cooperative) is soliciting vendors for auditorium, stadium, field seating, bleachers, and installation services through a two-part cooperative purchasing vehicle with proposals due September 18, 2026.

The solicitation structure reflects Texas public-works law. Part 1 covers goods and non-construction or non-public-work services — including maintenance and minor repairs — applicable when TIPS member customers determine a transaction does not constitute a public-work project. Part 2 is a Job Order Contract (JOC) for projects that member customers classify as public-work construction projects. The determination of public-work status is made by the individual TIPS member customer at the time of each transaction, not by the vendor or TIPS at award.

Vendors may respond to both Parts 1 and 2 or to either part individually; response to both is not required. However, participation in both parts maximizes eligibility across the TIPS member customer base, as different customers or different projects within the same customer organization may trigger different classification requirements.

Scope includes design, supply, and installation of seating systems for auditoriums, stadiums, and fields. Specific performance specifications, pricing models, contract terms, incumbent information, and evaluation criteria are contained in the attached solicitation document (456 KB PDF).

This cooperative purchasing vehicle serves all TIPS member agencies across Texas, including state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other public bodies. Cameron County is identified as the posting jurisdiction, but the awarded contract(s) will support statewide purchasing.