Graphics Production & Installation, Bullock Texas State History Museum

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State Preservation Board (SPB) and the Creative Services department of the Bullock Texas State History Museum, located in Travis County and the city of Austin, Texas. The SPB is seeking bids for the production and installation of various museum graphics, including large vinyl graphics, acrylic didactic panels, direct printing to acrylic and rigid substrates, contour cut vinyl lettering, and dimensional lettering. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to consistently produce high-quality work within a 7-business day turnaround time, with the possibility of expedited timelines. Pricing is requested on a per square foot basis for each production type, which must include any delivery and installation costs. The initial contract period is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, with an optional one-year renewal, and the pricing quoted shall be firm for each service period.

The contract requires subcontracting opportunities, and respondents must complete a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) to indicate their intentions to use Texas-certified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) to perform portions of the work. The contracting agency has set a HUB goal of 26.0% for this "Other Services & Contracts" opportunity, which respondents must meet or exceed. The contract does not mention any set-asides, incumbents, or funding sources, but emphasizes the importance of quality control and consistent performance. The estimated contract value or budget range is not provided.