Staging for Commencement

Texas Southern University is seeking bids for staging and equipment services for their commencement ceremonies in May 2026. The services include assembling, disassembling, and transportation of the stage and equipment before and after the event. The university is looking for a vendor to provide a turnkey solution for the event, including staging, audio, and video equipment, as well as live streaming services. The contract will be for a period of one year, with two single-year options. The university will evaluate bids based on the best value standard, considering factors such as price, quality, and reliability of the goods and services. • The stage will be positioned on the north end of HPE Arena, with the audience seated in the East, West, and South upper-level bleachers. • The vendor will provide a 40 x 20 x 3 stage with rear ramp support and maroon skirting preferred for three sides. • The vendor will also provide audio and video equipment, including 30 A-Line Acoustics AL10 Line Array Cabinets, 4 A-Line Acoustics LS218A Subwoofer Cabinets, and 1 Midas M32 Digital Console. • The vendor will provide live streaming services, including hosting and destination for the stream, with a minimum resolution of 1080p.