GO Texan Popup Store Management

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit responses from qualified vendors for the management of GO TEXAN (GT) Popup Stores at events across the state of Texas. The scope of work includes inventory receiving, stocking, hiring and supervising qualified store staff, operating cash registers, online sales tracking, accounting, and distribution of revenues. Respondents may provide cost proposals for specific events such as the 2025 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, 2025 Rodeo Austin, and 2026 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. The contract term is from the effective date through August 31, 2025, with options to renew for up to three additional one-year periods. The evaluation criteria focus on the respondent's past performance, qualifications and experience, the proposed plan for providing services, and the reasonableness of the proposed cost.

The Texas Facilities Commission is also seeking experienced vendors to provide professional management services for temporary and pop-up store locations across the state of Texas. The contract will be awarded to multiple vendors, with a goal of providing opportunities for both large and small businesses. Incumbent vendors are allowed to bid, and funding for the contract will come from the state's general revenue sources. The RFP includes Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting requirements, with specific set-aside goals outlined in the exhibits. Responses to the solicitation are due on November 4, 2024, with the award expected to be made on or around November 11, 2024.