Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #RFP-721-26088
UT Austin Solicits Inflatable Rentals and Event Services for Campus Events
Posted
May 29, 2026
Respond By
June 26, 2026
Identifier
RFP-721-26088
NAICS
532284, 711310
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking experienced vendors to provide inflatable rentals and related services for carnival and fair events. - Government Buyer: - University of Texas at Austin (higher education institution) - Products/Services Requested: - Inflatable rentals, including bounce houses and interactive games - Event staffing and supervision for large-scale public events - Secure, climate-controlled storage for inflatables - Requirements: - Vendors must have at least five years of experience operating inflatable attractions in the Greater Austin/Central Texas area - Compliance with all State of Texas insurance and amusement ride regulations - Strong safety record with documented operational procedures - Proven experience managing staffing and supervision for large-scale events - Ability to store inflatables in a secure, climate-controlled facility - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Submissions must be made digitally via the UT Austin Formal Bid Opportunities Portal
Description
This solicitation is for inflatable rentals, including carnival and fair equipment such as inflatables, bounce houses, and interactive games. The University of Texas at Austin is seeking vendors with a minimum of five years of experience operating inflatable attractions in the Greater Austin/Central Texas area. The solicitation requires compliance with state insurance and amusement ride regulations, and vendors must demonstrate strong safety records and operational procedures. Submissions must be uploaded via the UT Austin Formal Bid Opportunities Portal by June 26, 2026, at 2:30 PM.