University-Wide Pyrotechnics Display Services

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking proposals for as-needed pyrotechnics display services for commencement, athletics events, and other university programs, including design, permitting, equipment, and execution.

University of Texas at Austin


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721-27036
Dec 07, 2026 08:30 PM
Nov 06, 2026 12:00 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
c.mercado@austin.utexas.edu
+15124712856
Austin, TX, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The University seeks a contractor to plan, design, permit, supply, and execute pyrotechnic displays on an as-needed basis for commencement, athletics, and other university events. Work includes synchronized displays for commencement and athletic events, event-specific design submissions, site visits, equipment and personnel, permits and licensing, fire-watch personnel, safety planning, contingency plans, and coordination with university staff and venues. Displays may be required at the university’s stadium, the Moody Center, UFCU Disch-Falk Field, and other campus locations. The scope anticipates commencement in May 2027, up to eight football games, up to twenty men’s and women’s basketball games each, and a variable number of baseball games; no minimum quantities are guaranteed. Proposals must include a preliminary commencement design and preliminary designs for football, men’s basketball, and baseball displays, along with technical approach, qualifications, safety history, references, key personnel, pricing, and value-added services. The agreement is anticipated to begin August 1, 2027, with an initial term through July 31, 2030, and up to two one-year renewals.

Classification Codes
NAICS325920Explosives Manufacturing
PSC1370Pyrotechnics
Smart Codes
pyrotechnic display designfireworks event productionpyrotechnics permitting and safety
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Nov 06, 2026 08:30 PM-Solicitation Posting Date
Nov 12, 2026 07:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
Potential respondents must RSVP using the provided link to receive conference details.
Nov 13, 2026 11:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 20, 2026 11:00 PM-Answers to Supplier Questions (Estimated)
Dec 07, 2026 07:30 PM-Intent to Bid Deadline
Dec 07, 2026 08:30 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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