Universitywide Commencement Photography Services

The University of Missouri System is seeking an exclusive contractor to photograph commencement ceremonies across its four Missouri campuses, provide audio-recorded graduate names and photo packages, and deliver prints and related services.

University of Missouri System


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27-0009 Addendum 1
Oct 01, 2026 07:00 PM
Aug 27, 2026 01:00 PM
3 years base + 3 × 1 year options
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
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commencement photos

Contact
adamsjv@umsystem.edu
+15738848797
2910 Lemone Industrial Boulevard, Columbia, MO, USA
Description

The University of Missouri System is seeking proposals from qualified professional photography firms to provide exclusive commencement photography services at its Columbia, Kansas City, Rolla, and St. Louis campuses, with a possible additional White Coat ceremony location in Springfield, Missouri. The contractor will photograph graduates—typically including a portrait or head shot, diploma or chancellor shot, and an individual photo in front of flags—while maintaining the dignity and schedule of each ceremony. The contractor must also audio-record graduates' names as they are read, provide reader cards, and furnish all labor and materials. The contractor may need to provide special guest photographs within two weeks and offer individual photographs and packages at varying prices. The response must address equipment, ordering and delivery processes, refunds, employee hiring and training, package pricing, FERPA compliance, and the firm's photography capabilities and similar operations. Respondents must provide prior-work samples consisting of titled 5-by-7-inch and 8-by-10-inch graduate prints. Pricing is requested as a flat fee per graduate photographed and/or a percentage of gross sales, with renewal-period increases stated separately. The contract term is three years from award, with three additional one-year renewal options.

Classification Codes
NAICS541922Commercial Photography
PSCT010General Photographic Services - Still
Smart Codes
graduation photographyevent photographyphoto package fulfillment
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 03, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Oct 01, 2026 07:00 PM-Response Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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