Event Equipment Rentals - Bid RFX0000009 - Tucson, AZ RFP

Bid #RFX0000009. Contact: rociotorres@arizona.edu. Tucson, Arizona. The University of Arizona is seeking proposals for event equipment rentals on an as-needed basis. Services include a wide range of rental items such as tents, furniture, staging. Due Jul 16 (8 days left).

What this bid is about

The University of Arizona is seeking proposals for event equipment rentals on an as-needed basis. Services include a wide range of rental items such as tents, furniture, staging, and portable restrooms, along with associated labor for delivery, installation, and teardown. The contract will be for two years with options to renew. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the University's procurement portal by July 16, 2026.

About this solicitation

University of Arizona solicitation RFX0000009: Request for Proposal for Event Equipment Rentals. 2 public documents available for download.

Bid documents

The agency published these 2 documents with the solicitation:

  • RFX0000009_Event Equipment Rentals FINAL.pdf
  • RFX0000009 -Event Summary.pdf

Bid summary

University of Arizona issued this furniture and equipment opportunity in Tucson, Arizona, referenced as solicitation number RFX0000009. Responses are due by July 16, 2026. Questions can be directed to rociotorres@arizona.edu.

Public procurement context

University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona is using this solicitation to procure furniture work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a furniture solicitation in Arizona are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Arizona so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this RFP

To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for University of Arizona's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 16, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to rociotorres@arizona.edu before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with University of Arizona should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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