Holiday Lighting Installation, Maintenance & Strike Services Longhorn Lights

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive holiday lighting services for the Longhorn Lights program, encompassing annual installation, maintenance, and complete strike of the university-owned lighting inventory. Work must be executed in accordance with detailed design drawings, renderings, and schematics developed by the UEE production team, ensuring alignment with the university’s aesthetic and operational standards. The vendor is responsible for all consultation, on-site adjustments, and full removal of equipment after the event period, with services rendered on an as-needed basis throughout the year as required by the university’s scheduling and programming needs. All proposals must be submitted by the deadline of August 17, 2026, in response to solicitation number 721-26004, which was posted on July 30, 2026. The procurement is managed by the University of Texas at Austin under the State and Local Government (SLED) category, with performance required in Texas. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Lina-Courtney Trejo, reachable via email at lina.trejo@austin.utexas.edu or by phone at 210-784-7316. Vendors are expected to demonstrate proven experience in large-scale lighting installations and the ability to work within strict design parameters while adhering to safety and logistical requirements on campus.