OTHERAPPROVED

Dallas Approves State Fair Classic Agreement With Grambling

The City of Dallas will enter a four-year agreement with Grambling State University to continue the State Fair Classic at the Cotton Bowl, with payments up to $175,000 in 2025 and $250,000 annually from 2026 to 2029. Total combined payments to both universities will not exceed $2,350,000, funded by the Fair Park Fund.

Status
APPROVED
Document date
August 28, 2026
Contract type
OTHER
Vendor
Grambling State University
Agency
City of Dallas city · TX

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
Portion of total not to exceed $2,350,000.00 (up to $175,000.00 for 2025 game and up to $250,000.00 annually 2026-2029)
Contract type
OTHER
Contract term
Four-year agreement beginning with 2025 State Fair Classic through 2029
Renewal date
2029-12-31
Renewal
New four-year, four-party agreement covering the 2025-2029 State Fair Classic football games.
Document type
Agenda
Source document
City of Dallas Council Agenda 2026-09-09

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by City of Dallas city?

Grambling State University was awarded this government contract by City of Dallas city, as recorded on August 28, 2026. The contract value is Portion of total not to exceed $2,350,000.00 (up to $175,000.00 for 2025 game and up to $250,000.00 annually 2026-2029).

How much is the Grambling State University contract with City of Dallas city worth?

The Grambling State University contract with City of Dallas city is valued at Portion of total not to exceed $2,350,000.00 (up to $175,000.00 for 2025 game and up to $250,000.00 annually 2026-2029).

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a agenda record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Dallas Council Agenda 2026-09-09 (Agenda), dated August 28, 2026 from City of Dallas city. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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