SHSU Ground Lease Billboard

Sam Houston State University is soliciting proposals for a turnkey opportunity to develop, finance, construct, and operate a minimum of two digital outdoor advertising structures on university-owned property in Texas. The solicitation, identified as 753-SHSU-2026-RFP-569-600000, is categorized under NAICS code 541850 for Advertising Services and is open to all qualified respondents without a specific set-aside. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the BearKatBuy Sourcing Director portal by the deadline of May 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST, with no physical or email submissions permitted. The selected vendor will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the advertising structures, including design, funding, construction, maintenance, and long-term operation under a ground lease arrangement, with no upfront financial obligation from the university. While the exact contract value, funding account identifiers, and detailed payment or invoicing procedures are not specified, all financial terms and commercial arrangements are expected to be self-contained within the vendor's proposal. The project location is on the SHSU campus in Texas, though precise parcel details are not disclosed. The evaluation criteria for award, including scoring parameters, weights, or whether the selection will be based on lowest price or best value, are not outlined in the available information. No contract clauses, special requirements, inspection protocols, packaging instructions, or representations are detailed in the published materials; all such terms are presumed to be contained in the full RFP document accessible only via the procurement portal. Offerors must register in the BearKatBuy system to participate and are expected to comply with all institutional, state, and applicable federal regulations governing use of public land for commercial signage. Contact for questions is Emily Cryer at [email hidden] or [phone hidden].