Event Setup Services for University of Washington Office of Ceremonies

The University of Washington is seeking proposals for transportation and setup of university-owned staging, event, and decor elements, with optional additional rental support materials.

University of Washington


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RFP 26-0023 KLE
Oct 30, 2026 12:00 PM
Jun 01, 2026 12:00 PM
5 years base + 9 × 1 year options
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Request for Proposal (RFP)
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ellefson@uw.edu
+12065435827
Description

The University of Washington Office of Ceremonies seeks qualified firms to transport and set up university-owned and stored staging, event, and decor elements, with the ability to provide additional rental support materials as needed to supplement event builds. The work supports events including Commencement and Convocation and includes coordination with university departments, personnel management, stage assembly and disassembly, seating, tables, flowers, greenery, columns, and signage. The solicitation is conducted through the Workday Strategic Sourcing system. Optional onsite tours are available for the Commencement event at Husky Stadium and the Convocation event at Alaska Airlines Arena. Questions are due by October 2, 2026, and responses are due by October 30, 2026, both by 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Classification Codes
NAICS561920Convention and Trade Show Organizers
PSCR706Logistics Support Services
Smart Codes
event setup servicesstaging and decor rentaltransportation and logistics
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Jun 1, 2026-RFP Issue Date
Jun 11, 2026 11:00 PM-Optional Onsite Tour of UW Commencement at Husky Stadium (optional)
Husky Stadium; the solicitation identifies the venue but does not provide a street address.
Sep 25, 2026-Optional Onsite Tour of UW Convocation at Alaska Airlines Arena (optional)
Alaska Airlines Arena; the tour time is to be determined.
Oct 02, 2026 11:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 30, 2026 11:00 PM-Response Due
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
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