Outdoor Activities Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals must be submitted no later than 3:00 p. m. , PST, on July 9, 2026. Proposals must be submitted no later than 3:00 p. m. , pst, ****.

The tribes may select a contract other than the one providing the lowest cost solution, based on responsiveness, time estimates, qualifications, experience, staff qualifications, cost, and TERO preference. The objective is to choose the entity capable of providing reliable and effective services within a reasonable budget.

Contractors must provide a statement of qualifications, including experience in building traditional-style smokehouses and covered structures, and resumes for assigned professionals. Provide a statement of the contractors experience building a traditionalstyle smokehouse with an attached covered structure.

A site visit is not required. A site visit is not required.

Unauthorized contact with other tribal employees or methods other than email for questions may result in disqualification. Deviating from the required proposal format may also lead to disqualification. Unauthorized contact with other tribal employees or by any method other than email regarding this rfp may result in disqualification.

Bids will be accepted until July 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Prevailing Time.

UTA's standard payment terms are net 30 days as mandated by the Texas Prompt Payment Act.

Documentation required by this project, such as warranty papers, must be submitted to the owner prior to final payment on the contract.

An award may be made on the basis of best value to the university, considering price and other evaluation factors.

The university is requiring a minimum of seven (7) years of experience with projects of similar size and scope. Bidder must include six (6) references.

The owner may retain $1,**** for each calendar day after the contract completion date that the work remains incomplete, as liquidated damages.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting with a site visit is scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Responses from bidders that do not attend the pre-bid meeting will be rejected. Failure to submit the VETHUB subcontracting plan will result in immediate rejection of the proposal.

Proposals must be received before proposal closing on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. Proposals submitted must be received before proposal closing on wednesday, july 1, 2026, at 2:00 p. m.

Payment terms are pursuant to the Texas Prompt Payment Act unless otherwise specified by the city. Payment terms are pursuant to the texas prompt payment act unless otherwise specified by the city.

The document mentions that batteries may be provided by the city unless under warranty from the manufacturer, and that parts for major repairs or items under warranty are not included in the contract. Batteries may be provided by the city of mesquite unless under warranty from manufacturer.

The award will be based on pricing (30 points), responsiveness (30 points), background and qualifications (30 points), and references (20 points). The successful proposer shall be selected by the committee on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under the following criteria: Pricing 30 points Responsiveness 30 points Background and qualifications 30 points References 20 points

Proposers must be qualified vendors familiar with the Federal Signal siren system and associated controls, and personnel shall be certified and/or trained to work on Federal Signal outdoor warning products. The maintenance shall be performed by qualified personnel familiar with the federal signal siren system, and associated controls.

The document does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, but failure to complete requirements in a timely manner may be used in determining a proposer's responsibility, and non-responsive proposals may be disqualified. Failure to complete all requirements in a timely manner, prior to award, may be used by the city in determining a proposers responsibility.

The deadline to submit vendor questions is Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 12:00 p. m. Deadline to submit vendor questions wednesday, june 24, 2026, 12:00 p. m.

Proposals that do not include all required information, fail to complete proposal packet sections, or are submitted late may be considered nonresponsive and disqualified. Proposals that do not include all the required information will be disqualified.