McDonald Observatory Interpretive Exhibit Design and Installation

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking proposals for conceptual development, drawings, fabrication or procurement, and installation of interpretive exhibits at McDonald Observatory.

University of Texas at Austin


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721-26103
Oct 09, 2026 07:30 PM
Sep 14, 2026 12:00 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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ethan.schur@austin.utexas.edu
+13306961973
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Description

The University of Texas at Austin is soliciting proposals for the conceptual development of interpretive exhibits at McDonald Observatory, including preparation of drawings and other materials, fabrication or procurement of exhibits, and installation of completed exhibits. Required proposal materials include pricing, a detailed price schedule, descriptions of additional or related services, documentation supporting the minimum requirements in Section 4.3, a cover letter, qualifications and reputation information, a subcontracting plan, responses addressing the quality and ability to meet the University's needs, company and financial information, and required portal certifications and acknowledgments. The solicitation also requires a primary respondent contact and allows an optional list of requested exceptions.

Classification Codes
NAICS712110Museums
PSCY1PBCONSTRUCTION OF EXHIBIT DESIGN (NON-BUILDING)
Smart Codes
museum exhibit designexhibit fabricationexhibit installation
Specifications
Supply & Service
Yes
Timeline
Sep 14, 2026-Broadcast Date
Sep 14, 2026 08:30 PM-Questions Period Opens
Sep 23, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 09, 2026 07:30 PM-Proposal Due Date
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