College Rodeo at Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University is soliciting proposals for a professional rodeo company to provide comprehensive production services and livestock for a two-performance, NIRA-approved college rodeo event to be held on campus in Texas. The procurement is structured as a Request for Proposal with the solicitation number 753-SHSU-2026-RFP-568-22000, posted on April 23, 2026, and responses due by May 20, 2026. The primary deliverables include the provision of NIRA-compliant rodeo stock, full event production, and the inclusion of slacks as part of the performance package. The NAICS code for this procurement is 711219, categorizing it under rodeo production services, and it falls under SLED (State, Local, Education) authority. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the BearKatBuy Sourcing Director portal, with no physical submissions allowed. The event is to be performed at Sam Houston State University in Texas, with no other deliverables or locations specified. The contract does not include detailed pricing information, payment terms, or contract value estimates in the provided materials, as all financial details are accessible only through the official procurement portal. No specific clause packages, packaging requirements, inspection protocols, invoice procedures, or contracting officer representative information are included in the public-facing documentation. The scope centers exclusively on event services, making federal packaging and labeling standards like MIL-STD irrelevant. Offerors must comply with NIRA regulations for livestock and event structure but are not required to meet security clearances, key personnel specifications, or socioeconomic certifications based on available data. Proposals must be submitted via the designated portal, and while the evaluation factors, representations, certifications, and special requirements are referenced, their full content is not included in the released materials and must be obtained from the BearKatBuy Sourcing Director website. All communications and administrative correspondence should be directed through the university’s Procurement Department and the electronic system, with Kimmy Tibiletti listed as the primary point of contact.