How to bid on the National Ranching Heritage Center Red Steagall Institute for Texas Tech University

What Texas Tech University is buying

Texas Tech University System is seeking proposals for the National Ranching Heritage Center Red Steagall Institute project. This is a construction opportunity.

The university encourages participation from historically underutilized businesses.

Key dates and deadlines

Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. Central Time on Monday, October 5, 2026. Upload access for proposals will be denied after this deadline.

VetHUB Subcontracting Plan Documents have a separate deadline and must be uploaded by 2:00 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Access for these documents will also be denied after their deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is for construction firms. Companies that are historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) are especially encouraged to participate.

The project is located in Texas.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) posting. You do not need an account to view the posting or its documents.

Proposals and VetHUB Subcontracting Plan Documents must be uploaded through the Trimble Unity Construct Bid Portal. Specific links for each submission type are provided within the original solicitation. Refer to the “Instructions on Creating a Bid Package Response-TRIMBLE_revJUNE2026” document for access and upload guidelines.

For questions about the bidding process, contact Alexis Henry, Contract Administrator, at (806) 742-2116. For questions about the solicitation itself, contact Richard A. Richeda, Sr. Program Director, at (806) 742-2116.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all sections of the Request for Proposal, especially Section 1, Project Information, Project Scope, and Section 2, Proposal Information. Ensure your proposal directly addresses all requirements.

Pay close attention to the two separate deadlines for proposals and VetHUB Subcontracting Plan Documents. Submit each component well in advance of its respective cutoff time to avoid any technical issues.

If your firm qualifies as a historically underutilized business, ensure this is clearly communicated in your response, as the agency encourages HUB participation.