Athletic Signage Purchase and Installation Blanket Bid

The Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing is issuing a sealed‑bid, blanket purchase order for the design, production, installation, removal, and repair of athletic signage for its intercollegiate sports programs. The contract runs from October 1 2026 through September 30 2027, with two optional one‑year extensions. Vendors must supply printed signage (digital, UV, various thicknesses), associated hardware (stakes, brackets, banners, decals, acrylic panels, etc.), and provide design, artwork, and installation services. Insurance (commercial liability, automobile, workers’ compensation) of at least $1 million per item/incident is mandatory. No bid bond is required, but firms must certify compliance with state procurement rules and, if applicable, veteran‑owned small‑business requirements. • Scope: Graphic design, printing (full‑color, UV, coroplast, acrylic, vinyl, mesh banners, decals), hardware fabrication, and on‑site installation/removal in Ruston, LA. • Quantity: Not pre‑specified; pricing to be submitted per square‑foot, per item, or per hour/project as appropriate. • Contract term: 12 months (Oct 2026 – Sep 2027) with up‑to‑two one‑year renewal options. • Mandatory insurance: $1 M per occurrence for commercial liability, automobile, workers’ comp; certificates required before work begins. • Submission deadline: 09/18/2026 @ 2:00 PM CT (sealed bids). • No bid bond required; vendor must provide proof of insurance and sign in ink. • Potential for multiple award formats (individual items, groups, or all‑or‑nothing). • Vendor must be capable of traveling to Ruston, LA and covering its own travel expenses.