Special Services
FM Special Services team provides everything needed for UMD's many special events -- tents, tables, chairs, sound systems, and more.
They also provide expert assistance for office and laboratory moves. Learn more about moving services.
To get started with your project, begin with a request for services, or reach out by phone or email if you have questions.
Please note: All rental items are subject to a 10% FM-Administration Fee. Labor charges apply for delivery and pick-up. Overtime charges apply after weekdays at 2:30 p.m.
![Folding Chairs](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-05/FoldingChairs-800x530.jpg?itok=buC2ULG8)
Chairs, Tables and Tablecloths
You can get all of the basics you need for your event: round and rectangle tables, tablecloths, folding chairs, risers and more.
![Small Tent](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-05/Tent-800x530.jpg?itok=3dXMEUOt)
Tents
10’ x 10’ or as large as 60’ wide, Special Services will meet your needs to protect any outdoor event from the weather.
10' x 10' Pop ups - $100
Additional sizes available. Please ask for an estimate.
![Photo: Microphone](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-05/Mic-800x530.jpg?itok=vgr5c7UA)
Sound Systems
Special Services stocks simple public address systems or will work with vendors to provide the most elaborate sound system you need.
![American & Maryland Flags](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-05/Flags-800x530.jpg?itok=q7npGWwM)
Accessories
Special Services will help you plan every element for a successful event: big things like stages, little things like easels, coat racks, pipe and drapes and trash/recycling barrels - even the UMD seal and United States/Maryland flag sets.
Event Contact Information
Joe Roundtree, Supervisor of Special Services
2104 Wye Oak Building
4201 Landscape Lane
College Park, MD 20742
301-314-0464
rroundt1@umd.edu
Gabriel Purviance, Assistant Director of Administrative Services
2102 Wye Oak Building
4201 Landscape Lane
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-3292
gpurvi@umd.edu