McDonald Observatory Exhibit

The University of Texas at Austin is soliciting proposals for McDonald Observatory exhibit services, including display materials, interior design and space planning, and exhibition management, with proposals due October 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. CDT. An Intent to Bid must accompany the proposal by the same deadline.

The scope encompasses NIGP commodity codes 71530 (display, exhibit, and promotional materials), 90652 (interior design, decorating, and space planning), and 95836 (exhibition/exposition management services). Respondents must provide a detailed price schedule aligned with total proposed cost, price lists for additional or related services, qualifications and reputation documentation, a subcontracting plan, company and financial information, and quality-of-services documentation. Acceptance of the SUA Program payment option and prompt payment discount percentage are required submissions. Respondents may optionally identify any GPO cooperative contract being leveraged and must indicate whether they are taking exceptions to the sample agreement terms and conditions.

The question period runs from September 14 at 3:30 p.m. CDT through September 23 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. All submissions must be uploaded through the UT Austin Euna Procurement portal with a maximum file size of 1000 MB per upload and 2000 characters per text-field response. UT Austin recommends submitting at least one full day before the closing deadline.

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