ITB - Portable Shade Structures for TAMUK Rodeo Grounds

The Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) is seeking bids for portable shade structures to provide ≥60% UV-stabilized shade for livestock/equine at the William P. Kuvlesky Rodeo Grounds. The scope of work includes the delivery, assembly, and installation of the shade structures, as well as the provision of all necessary materials, hardware, and documentation. The successful bidder will be required to provide a complete shade structure, including all materials, components, and hardware, as well as owner's manuals, instructions, and training. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. • The shade structures must provide ≥ 60% UV-stabilized shade factor and be made of breathable construction for convective cooling. • The structures must be made of steel or galvanized steel or marine-grade aluminum masts/frames, with hot-dip galvanize to ASTM A123 (steel) or equivalent corrosion protection. • The vendor must provide all necessary cables, hardware, and fasteners, including stainless steel cables, turnbuckles, shackles, and thimbles. • The vendor must deliver the shade structure with all materials, components, and hardware, and TAMUK will assemble the structure. • The vendor must provide owner's manuals, instructions, and training for the shade structure.