McDonald Observatory interpretive exhibit design and installation
McDonald Observatory Exhibit, Solicitation 721-26103, issued by The University of Texas at Austin.
At a glance
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking qualified vendors to develop, design, fabricate, and install interpretive exhibits at McDonald Observatory. Work includes conceptual development, drawings, fabrication or procurement of materials, and on-site installation. Proposals due October 9, 2026.
Key facts
- Issuing agency
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Solicitation number
- 721-26103
- Portal id
- 558795
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
- Response deadline
- Oct 9, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT
- Place of performance
- University Of Texas At Austin - 721
- Official posting
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Official description
The University of Texas at Austin McDonald Observatory ( University ) is soliciting responses from qualified vendors to perform work ( Work ) more specifically described in Section 4.5 (Scope of Work) of this Request for Proposal ( RFP ), including c onceptual development, preparation of drawings and other materials, fabrication or procurement of interpretive exhibits, and installation of completed exhibits at McDonald Observatory. Addendum: 9/16/2026 4:15 pm: Addendum 1 Agency: University Of Texas At Austin - 721. Class/Item (NIGP): 71530-Display, Exhibit, And Promotional Materials; 90652-Interior Design, Decorating, Space Planning, Exhibits and Displays; 95836-Exhibition/Exposition Management Services. Posting requirement: 21+ Days for Solicitation Notice. Highway districts: District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 6, District 7, District 8, District 9, District 10, District 11, District 12, District 13, District 14, District 15, District 16, District 17, District 18, District 19, District 20, District 21, District 22, District 23, District 24, District 25. Attachments: ESBD_558795_1789417698216_Submission Instructions - 721-26103.pdf; ESBD_558795_1789593391010_721-26103 Mcdonald Observatory Exhibit Addendum 1.pdf. Status on the portal: Addendum Posted. Solicitation #721-26103.
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- OpenDue Oct 9, 2026
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