Temporary Bleachers for UFCU Disch-Falk Field

The University of Texas at Austin Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is soliciting competitive bids through Quote Request No. 721-26086 for the turnkey delivery, installation, and removal of temporary bleachers at UFCU Disch-Falk Field located at 1300 E. MLK Boulevard, Austin, Texas. The procurement requires qualified and experienced vendors to provide one temporary bleacher system measuring 16 rows by 72 feet with a minimum capacity of 768 gross seats (663-688 net seats), including a minimum of 6 ADA-accessible seats and 6 companion seats, featuring elevated seating above the third baseline with guard railings on all sides, front railings, aisles with aisle railings, a minimum 5-foot ADA-compliant walkway, and an ADA ramp connecting to the parking lot, with preferred seat color of dark or forest green and black skirting or windscreen. Installation must be completed by May 25, 2026, with removal scheduled to begin on or after June 11, 2026, subject to Athletics scheduling and potential NCAA Super Regionals advancement. The University will evaluate proposals based on best value criteria under Texas Education Code Section 51.9335, considering purchase price, vendor reputation, quality of goods and services, ability to meet institutional needs, past vendor relationships, compliance with historically underutilized business requirements, and total long-term costs. The question period runs from April 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT through May 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT, with an Intent to Bid deadline of May 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM CDT and a final submission deadline of May 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM CDT through the Euna Procurement portal at https://utexas.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/234186. Bidders must submit signed and completed Pricing and Delivery Schedules in PDF format, complete the Temporary Bleachers Pricing Sheet (BT-39AR) BidTable online, provide stamped engineering drawings specific to the site plan, indicate acceptance of all terms and conditions or submit detailed exceptions, and provide primary contact information.

The procurement does not establish specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the University's evaluation criteria include consideration of compliance with historically underutilized business requirements as a factor in best value determination. Bidders must maintain appropriate insurance coverage, including workers' compensation at statutory limits, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and business auto liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, with the University named as additional insured, and must comply with multiple Texas statutory certifications regarding Israel boycotts, business with designated countries, COVID-19 vaccination restrictions, firearm discrimination policies, and energy company boycotts. All bids must remain valid for a minimum of 120 days following the submittal deadline, and contractors must provide criminal background checks for all individuals assigned to perform services prior to commencement and maintain updated personnel lists as assignments change. The University reserves the right to make single, multiple, or no awards and will make payment via electronic funds transfer under Net 30 day terms in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation documents. The specific budget or award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation.