College Rodeo at Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University is seeking a professional rodeo company to supply rodeo stock, staging, and full production services—including live television broadcast and app livestream—for a three‑day college rodeo (Nov 12‑14 2026). The contractor must be a NIRA‑member, provide fresh livestock, qualified personnel, and the technical equipment needed for TV and streaming, while SHSU supplies arena facilities, insurance, and on‑site support. The contract is a sealed‑bid RFP with a base term of three years and optional one‑year extensions. • Provide rodeo livestock (bucking horses, bulls, etc.) that meets NIRA standards and sufficient quantity for each day. • Deliver full production crew (chute boss, bullfighters, announcer, clown, sound/light/pyro operators, camera crews, scoreboard operators) and equipment (teletrons, HD 1080i cameras, encoders, graphics package, dedicated internet links). • Manage live TV broadcast requirements (clean/dirty feeds, replay, graphics) and a separate app livestream feed, coordinating with the university’s cable‑company specifications. • Supply all required documentation (insurance certificate, HUB subcontracting plan, HECVAT, Execution of Offer, certifications) through the BearKatBuy e‑procurement portal. • Contract value will not exceed $999,999.99; pricing will be evaluated on cost and technical competence.