Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #601330000046886
TxDOT Houston District seeks venue rental and exclusive catering for 2026 Safety Awards Banquet
Posted
August 17, 2026
Respond By
August 31, 2026
Identifier
601330000046886
NAICS
722320, 561920
The Texas Department of Transportation (Houston District) is seeking venue rental and catering services for its 2026 Safety Awards Banquet. - Government Buyer: - Texas Department of Transportation (Houston District, Highway District 12) - Primary contact: Jeremy Lewallen, CTCD, CTCM - OEMs and Vendors: - Safari Texas (exclusive catering provider) - Fort Bend Epicenter (venue provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Venue rental for banquet event at Fort Bend Epicenter - License to use arena, multipurpose, lobby, and 3 conference rooms - License fee: $23,340 - Event scheduled for 1 day, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Catering service by Safari Texas - Buffet style meal for 1,100 guests ($48,000) - Beverage service for 1,100 guests ($10,652.59) - Includes $500 buyout fee for bringing in donuts - Security services - Minimum 2 police officers ($65/hr, estimated $650) - Housekeeping services - Minimum 5 hours ($20/hr, estimated $1,075) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Respondents must possess Dual CTCD/CTCM certification - Compliance with Texas Family Code Section 231.006 for state contract eligibility - Catering must be provided exclusively by Safari Texas (no substitutions) - Venue is proprietary to Fort Bend Epicenter; responses must conform exactly to the statement of work - Strict electronic submission procedures and monitoring of ESBD for addenda - Event-specific contract with no extensions noted - Estimated total contract value: $83,442 - No specific part numbers provided; all services are event-based.
Description
This solicitation is to establish a contract for venue rental with catering service for the 2026 Safety Awards Banquet for the Houston District (Highway District 12). The solicitation requires respondents to monitor the website for any addendums or changes. Responses must be submitted by August 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time. The project value is approximately $83,442 and requires Dual CTCD/CTCM certification.