10-CSP 26-036KB BP048 Project Manual.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

Fort Bend ISD BP048 -

HVAC MEP West

Zone 3

Issue for Bid

11 December 2025

25241.0000

Corgan Associates, Inc.

9 Greenway Plaza

Houston, TX 77046

832 652 3640

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Fort Bend ISD BP048 - HVAC MEP West Zone 3 25241.0000

Issue for Bid 11 December 2025

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DOCUMENT 00 01 07

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Project Manual Issue for Bid

11 December 2025 25241.0000

Fort Bend ISD BP048 - HVAC MEP West Zone 3

ARCHITECT OF RECORD

Corgan Associates, Inc.

9 Greenway Plaza Houston, TX 77046 832 652 3640 Responsible for Sections marked with (CAI) in Document 00 01 10 "Table of Contents."

12/11/25

Architect of Record Date

Date of issue:

12.11.2025

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MEP ENGINEER OF RECORD

YW‑Squared, LLC 2508 Reppart Place Houston, Texas 77008 832 384 4178 Firm License #: F‑22107 Responsible for Sections marked with (YWS) in Document 00 01 10 "Table of Contents."

12/11/25

MEP Engineer of Record

Date

END OF DOCUMENT

Table of Contents 00 01 10 - 1

DOCUMENT 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Designer Responsibility (DR): For DR codes, seals, and designer contact information; refer to Document 00 01 07 "Seals Page."

Division Section Title DR Code Date

DIVISION 00 — PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 01 Project Title Page ................................................................................... ... 12/11/25 00 01 07 Seals Page ............................................................................................. ... 12/11/25 00 01 10 Table of Contents ................................................................................... ... 12/11/25 00 11 00 Bid Advertisement................................................................................... ... 12/11/25 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders ............................................................................ ... 12/11/25

Attachment A - Clarification for Package B of Fort Bend ISD CSP .............. 12/11/25 Attachment B - Deviations Request Form ................................................... 12/11/25

00 31 00 Available Project Information .................................................................. ... 12/11/25 Attachment A - Bid Form - Package A Base Bid ......................................... 12/11/25 Attachment B - Bid Form - Package B Alternate Bid ................................... 12/11/25 Attachment C - Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Program (Hodges Bend MS) ..................................................................................... 12/11/25 Attachment D - Certificate of Asbestos Free Construction (Austin HS) ....... 12/11/25 Attachment E - Asbestos Free Guarantee (Bowie MS) ............................... 12/11/25 Attachment F - Certificate of Asbestos-Free Construction (Crockett MS) .... 12/11/25 Attachment G - Certificate of Asbestos-Free Construction (Garcia MS) ...... 12/11/25 Attachment H - SHW Group LLP Letter (Travis HS) .................................... 12/11/25 Attachment I - Marshall Construction Company Letter (Walker Station ES) ............................................................................................................. 12/11/25

00 31 13 Preliminary Construction Schedule ......................................................... ... 12/11/25 00 52 00 Agreement Form - AIA A101 ................................................................... ... 12/11/25 00 61 00 Bonding Capacity Certification Letter ...................................................... ... 12/11/25 00 61 10 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ) .................................................. ... 12/11/25 00 62 00 Statute and District Required Forms ....................................................... ... 12/11/25 00 72 00 General Provisions for Purchasing Solicitation and Contracts ................. ... 12/11/25

Attachment A - Fort Bend ISD Construction Bond & Insurance Requirements ............................................................................................. 12/11/25 Attachment B - General Conditions - AIA A201 ........................................... 12/11/25

DIVISION 01 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary of Work ............................................................................. CAI ... 12/11/25 01 14 13 Contractor Identification Certification of Compliance ........................ CAI ... 12/11/25 01 21 00 Allowances ....................................................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 22 00 Unit Prices ........................................................................................ CAI ... 12/11/25 01 23 00 Alternates ......................................................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures .................................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 26 00 Contract Modifications ...................................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 29 00 Payment Procedures ........................................................................ CAI ... 12/11/25 01 29 73 Schedule of Values ........................................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination ............................................. CAI ... 12/11/25 01 31 13 Project Coordination ......................................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25

Division Section Title DR Code Date

Table of Contents 00 01 10 - 2

01 31 20 Small Business Enterprise Procedure ............................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 31 20.01 Subcontractor-Subconsultant Utilization Report ................................ CAI ... 12/11/25 01 31 20.02 Subcontractor-Subconsultant-Suppliers Payment Certification

Form ................................................................................................. CAI ... 12/11/25 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation .............................................. CAI ... 12/11/25 01 32 16 Construction Progress Schedule ....................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 32 33 Photographic Documentation ............................................................ CAI ... 12/11/25 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures ....................................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 35 23 Project Safety and Loss Prevention .................................................. CAI ... 12/11/25 01 40 00 Quality Requirements ....................................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 42 00 References ....................................................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls .................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 55 26 Traffic Control ................................................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 56 39 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection ............................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 57 21 Indoor Air Quality Controls ................................................................ CAI ... 12/11/25 01 60 00 Product Requirements ...................................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 61 16 Volatile Organic Compound Content Restrictions ............................. CAI ... 12/11/25 01 73 00 Execution .......................................................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 77 00.2 Closeout Procedure GC Checklist .................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 77 00.3 Final Payment - Conditional Waiver Release .................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 77 00.4 Final Payment - Unconditional Waiver Release ................................ CAI ... 12/11/25 01 77 00.5 Warranty Letter ................................................................................. CAI ... 12/11/25 01 77 00.6 Asbestos Free Contractor Form ........................................................ CAI ... 12/11/25 01 77 00.7 Lead Free Form ................................................................................ CAI ... 12/11/25 01 77 00.8 PCB Free Form ................................................................................ CAI ... 12/11/25 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data ..................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 78 39 Project Record Documents ............................................................... CAI ... 12/11/25 01 79 00 Demonstration and Training .............................................................. CAI ... 12/11/25

DIVISIONS 02 — 14

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DIVISION 20 — FACILITY SERVICES GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

20 05 00 Codes and Standards ..................................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 20 05 01 Scope of Work ................................................................................ YWS ... 12/11/25 20 05 03 Basic Division 20-28 Requirements ................................................ YWS ... 12/11/25 20 05 04 Schedule of Submittal Data ............................................................ YWS ... 12/11/25 20 05 05 General Division 20-28 Materials and Methods ............................... YWS ... 12/11/25 20 05 06 Owner and Contractor Furnished Equipment .................................. YWS ... 12/11/25 20 05 08 Demolition and Work Within Existing Buildings ............................... YWS ... 12/11/25 20 05 13 Motors and Controllers ................................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 20 05 14 Electronic Variable Speed Drives .................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 20 05 48 Noise and Vibration Isolation .......................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 20 07 00 Thermal Insulation .......................................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 20 08 00 Commissioning ............................................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 20 21 16 Miscellaneous Piping ...................................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25

DIVISION 21 — FIRE SUPPRESSION

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Division Section Title DR Code Date

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DIVISION 22 — PLUMBING

22 05 01 Scope of Work ................................................................................ YWS ... 12/11/25 22 11 16 Plumbing Piping and Accessories ................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25

DIVISION 23 — HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 01 Scope of Work ................................................................................ YWS ... 12/11/25 23 05 10 HVAC Water Piping Accessories .................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 23 05 25 Miscellaneous Equipment ............................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 23 05 93 Start-up, Testing, Adjusting and Balancing ..................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 23 21 13 HVAC Water Piping ........................................................................ YWS ... 12/11/25 23 21 23 HVAC Pumps ................................................................................. YWS ... 12/11/25 23 31 13 Ductwork and Sheet Metal .............................................................. YWS ... 12/11/25 23 33 10 Air Distribution Devices and Dampers ............................................. YWS ... 12/11/25 23 34 10 Fans ............................................................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units ........................................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 23 41 10 Air Filtering ..................................................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 23 65 19 Cooling Towers - Steel ................................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 23 73 00 Air Handling Units ........................................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 23 81 14 Packaged Roof Mounted Air Conditioning Units ............................. YWS ... 12/11/25

DIVISION 25 — INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 05 01 Scope of Work ................................................................................ YWS ... 12/11/25 25 09 01 Installation, Testing and Training .................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 25 09 02 Panels and Controllers ................................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 25 09 03 Dampers, Valves and Electronic Control and Automation

Hardware ........................................................................................ YWS ... 12/11/25 25 09 16 Building Control and Automation System (BCAS) Software ............ YWS ... 12/11/25

DIVISION 26 — ELECTRICAL

26 05 01 Scope of Work ................................................................................ YWS ... 12/11/25 26 05 07 Testing ............................................................................................ YWS ... 12/11/25 26 05 19 Conductors ..................................................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 26 05 23 Motor and Control Wiring ................................................................ YWS ... 12/11/25 26 05 26 Grounding ....................................................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 26 05 33 Conduit ........................................................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 26 05 34 Outlet Boxes ................................................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25 26 24 16 Circuit Breaker Distribution Panels ................................................. YWS ... 12/11/25 26 24 17 Circuit Breaker Lighting and Power Panelboards ............................ YWS ... 12/11/25 26 27 26 Wiring Devices ................................................................................ YWS ... 12/11/25 26 28 13 Fuses.............................................................................................. YWS ... 12/11/25 26 28 16 Safety and Disconnect Switches ..................................................... YWS ... 12/11/25

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Fort Bend Independent School District

Competitive Sealed Proposal for

BP048 HVAC – MEP West Zone 3

CSP 26-036KB

Package A Base Bid and all documents except Alternates & SBE documents.

DUE NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM Central Time CST February 5, 2026

Package B Alternates and Package C SBE

DUE NO LATER THAN

3:00 PM Central Time CST February 5, 2026

Bids will be opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM. Package A is still due at 2:00 PM CST and will be held by the district until the public opening at 3:00 PM CST.

LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

SUBMIT PROPOSAL PACKET THROUGH:

FBISD Bid Portal: https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com/portal/

Docusign Envelope ID: CED2BE62-4E44-4C97-8EFA-A46A30C3312B

12/4/2025

12/4/2025

12/4/2025

12/9/2025 https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com/portal/

BP048 HVAC – MEP West Zone 3

CSP 26-036KB

BACKGROUND:

Fort Bend ISD (FBISD) is a K-12 public school district in Fort Bend County serving a student enrollment of over 75,000. The district currently consists of 83 campuses and multiple administrative sites. The intention of this Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) is to solicit proposals for the renovation of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems of seven campuses, Austin HS, Bowie MS, Crockett MS, Garcia MS, Hodges Bend MS, Travis HS & Walker Station ES (BP048). The estimated construction cost for all of the seven packages of work for this project is Five Million, One Hundred Thousand Dollars. ($5,100,000.00).

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:

A pre-proposal conference will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST meeting will be held virtually using Microsoft Teams. Attendance is highly recommended in order to have an understanding of the requirements of this CSP. For this pre-proposal meeting, persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations should contact: Kathleen Booker at kathleen.booker@fortbendisd.gov at least two (2) days before the conference. Any questions/clarifications that result from the visit should be submitted through the Ask a Question section in Bonfire.

Meeting Link: Join the meeting now

WALK SCHEDULE:

A pre-proposal walk is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 8:00 AM (CST) to tour each campus. Attendance is highly recommended in order to have an understanding of existing site conditions and the project’s scope of work. Please arrive 30 minutes early for badging. The walk schedule is listed below.

1. Crockett MS 19001 Beechnut St.

Richmond, TX 77407

8:00 AM

2. Hodges Bend MS 16510 Bissonnet St.

Houston, TX 77083

9:00 AM

3. Austin HS 3434 Pheasant Creek Dr.

Sugar Land, TX 77498

10:00 AM

4. Garcia MS 18550 Old Richmond Rd.

Sugar Land, TX 77498

11:00 AM

5. Travis HS 11111 Harlem Rd, Richmond, TX 77406

12:00 PM

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6. Bowie MS 700 Plantation Dr.

Richmond, TX 77406

1:00 PM

SPECIAL NOTE:

Please be reminded that all Fort Bend ISD campuses and departments are tobacco, drug, and weapon-free facilities. Contractors are responsible for the conduct of their employees and adherence to Fort Bend ISD building policies.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

Any questions or needed clarifications shall be submitted through the Ask a Question section in Bonfire before the deadline for questions due date and time Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:00 AM CST. Questions received by the deadline and corresponding answers will be included in an Addendum and posted in FBISD e-bidding portal, Bonfire.

All Fort Bend ISD procurement solicitations and addendums can be accessed on Bonfire at https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE

PROPOSERS TO CHECK FOR ANY ADDENDUMS ON THE BONFIRE ELECTRONIC BIDDING

SYSTEM PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL.

GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLICITATIONS:

This solicitation shall be governed by the documents incorporated herein as well as the Fort Bend ISD General Provisions for Purchasing Solicitations are incorporated herein. A copy may be obtained at general-provisions-for-purchasing-solicitations-and-contracts.pdf or by contacting the Fort Bend ISD Buyer listed on the coversheet.

Copy of the Construction contract, the A101 and A 201, are incorporated herein.

Texas Education Code 44.031(a)(5); Texas Government Code Chapter 2269 Purchasing and Acquisition, FBISD Policy CH (Legal) Purchasing and Acquisition, FBISD Policy CH (Local) Facilities and Construction, FBISD Policy CV (Legal) Facilities and Construction, FBISD Policy CV (Local)

Proposers are required to respond to all requests identified in this CSP and indicate their acceptance or objection to the terms of the CSP, the General Provisions, and the terms of the Agreement for Construction Services. Any exceptions to the terms and conditions in the CSP, the General Provisions, or the Agreement for Construction Services must be clearly indicated in the Proposer’s submitted proposal. Each Proposer, by submitting its proposal, represents that the Proposer has read, understands, and agrees with the CSP, the General Provisions, and the Agreement for Construction Services, excluding any exception specifically made by Proposer in its proposal.

VENDOR COMMUNICATION:

Please remember that during the selection process, FBISD desires to avoid even the perception of preferential treatment.

Therefore:

• Other than the designated contact person listed in this CSP: All Communication regarding this CSP with District employees, staff, consultants, Architects/Engineers or Board members is strictly forbidden and may result in disqualification.

• All requests for clarification must be provided in writing through the e-bidding portal Ask a Question section to the designated contact person.

• The answer to the request for clarification and all other communication, clarification, or questions regarding this CSP will be issued in writing to all participating firms through the e-bidding portal (Bonfire).

https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com/documents/view/4551620

Scope of Work

FBISD is seeking a contractor to provide a turnkey solution as well as upgrades for the renovation of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems of seven campuses, Austin HS, Bowie MS, Crockett MS, Garcia MS, Hodges Bend MS, Travis HS and Walker Station ES (BP048). The scope of work also includes but not limited to the demolition and replacement of existing MEP equipment and piping as documented at each campus.

Contractor Experience and References

Contractor must provide customer references letter in order to receive points in the evaluation criteria section. Contractor must provide proof of pertinent experience (previous educational experience) along with documentation of successful completion of projects completed within the last 3 to 5 years with a minimum construction cost for interior K-12 MEP renovations at approximately $5,000,000.

For information and questions regarding this CSP process, please contact:

Senior Buyer: Kathleen Booker Email: kathleen.booker@fortbendisd.gov mailto:kathleen.booker@fortbendisd.gov

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Proposals shall be evaluated using the evaluation criteria listed below, and the scope of work will be awarded by Project. Based on scope of work, FBISD reserves the right to award the Project to the top ranked contractor in the manner that provides the best value to the district based on price and other evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Criteria (Government Code 2269) Point System

The price; Section 2269.055.a (1) Total Proposed Pricing - Provides thoroughly developed, competitive pricing using the tables in Pricing Delivery information section of the CSP

40 points

Offeror’s experience and reputation; Section 2269.055.a (2) Provides evidence of your experience in planning, staging and delivery of recent projects of similar scope and scale (14 pts)

19 points

Past experience with FBISD and other school districts Provides a summary of nature of work, on time delivery and quality of work contracted with FBISD and/or other school districts and FBISD’s assessment of the presented summary. (5 pts)

Quality of the offeror’s goods or services; Section 2269.055.a (3) Contractor’s products should be new and be of the highest quality with an option to substitute for a company branded item of equivalent quality. (14pts)

21 points Quality of contractor’s response in the proposal Effectively responds and processes all request for information and documentation included in this CSP (2pts)

Project Plan and schedule (5pts)

Utilization of historically underutilized businesses; Section 2269.055.a (4)

N/A

Offeror’s safety record; Section 2269.055.a (5) Provides a summary of Experience Modification Rate (EMR) for the last three years, as well as a summary of your company’s safety policies and procedures

5 points

Offeror’s proposed personnel; Section 2269.055.a (6) Proposed Personnel, personnel directly assigned to work on this project 5 points

Offeror’s financial capability appropriate to the size and scope of the project;

Section 2269.055.a (7) Provide proof of Insurance, financial stability and Letter of Surety from Bonding Company

5 points

8 SBE Commitment; CV (Local) 2017.04 5 points

TOTAL

TIME TABLE:

FBISD anticipates following the time table listed below for this proposal: The time table is only an estimate and actual dates may vary.

Item Activity Date

1. Job starts to advertise (1st run) 12/21/2025

2. Job advertises (2nd run) 12/28/2025

3. Pre-Proposal Conference 2:00 PM CST 1/13/2026

4. Final Questions due 10:00 AM CST 1/21/2026 5a. Proposal Package “A” Due 2:00 PM CST Base Bid and all documents, except Alternates and SBE documents Click or tap here to enter text.

2/5/2026

5b.

Proposal Package “B” Due 3:00 PM CST Alternates only

2/5/2026

5c.

Proposal Package “C” Due 3:00 PM CST SBE documents only

2/5/2026

6. Presentation to Board of Trustees for contract award (Tentative, subject to change)

04/2026

7. Tabulations and awards posted to https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=pastOpportunities

04/2026

8. Substantial Completion of the Work 7/31/2027

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

Fort Bend ISD will accept proposals submitted electronically through Bonfire e-bidding portal until Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com.

Proposals must be uploaded and finalized prior to the closing date and time. Proposals received after the opening will not be accepted. Public bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM CST.

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It is recommended that once you have completed your final submission and received a notice status of “Submission Complete” from Bonfire, you access your account again and review the documents to verify that the correct content has been provided.

Once the close date has passed, you will be unable to submit an opportunity or make changes to any of the submitted documents. HARD-COPY PAPER FAXED OR E-MAILED SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Only responses properly submitted to FBISD Bonfire Purchasing Portal will be considered.

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Prevailing Wage Rate Determination Information

The following information is from Chapter 2258 Texas Government Code:

Sec. 2258.021. Right to be Paid Prevailing Wage Rates.

(a) A worker employed on a public work by or on behalf of the state or a political subdivision of the state shall be paid:

(1) not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in the locality in which the work is performed; and

(2) not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for legal holiday and overtime work.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to maintenance work.

(c) A worker is employed on a public work for the purposes of this section if the worker is employed by a contractor or subcontractor in the execution of a contract for the public work with the state, a political subdivision of the state, or any officer or public body of the state or a political subdivision of the state.

Sec. 2258.023. Prevailing Wage Rates to be paid by Contractor and Subcontractor; Penalty.

(a) The contractor who is awarded a contract by a public body or a subcontractor of the contractor shall pay not less than the rates determined under Section 2258.022 to a worker employed by it in the execution of the contract.

(b) A contractor or subcontractor who violates this section shall pay to the state or a political subdivision of the state on whose behalf the contract is made, $60 for each worker employed for each calendar day or part of the day that the worker is paid less than the wage rates stipulated in the contract. A public body awarding a contract shall specify this penalty in the contract.

(c) A contractor or subcontractor does not violate this section if a public body awarding a contract does not determine the prevailing wage rates and specify the rates in the contract as provided by Section 2258.022.

(d) The public body shall use any money collected under this section to offset the costs incurred in the administration of this chapter.

(e) A municipality is entitled to collect a penalty under this section only if the municipality has a population of more than 10,000.

Sec. 2258.051. Duty of Public Body to Hear Complaints and Withhold Payment.

A public body awarding a contract, and an agent or officer of the public body, shall:

(1) take cognizance of complaints of all violations of this chapter committed in the execution of the contract; and

(2) withhold money forfeited or required to be withheld under this chapter from the payments to the contractor under the contract, except that the public body may not withhold money from other than the final payment without a determination by the public body that there is good cause to believe that the contractor has violated this chapter.

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Prevailing Wage Rates – School Construction Trades June 2, 2025

Texas Gulf Coast Area

CLASSIFICATION 2025

HOURLY RATE

ASBESTOS WORKER $27.20

BRICKLAYER; MASON $24.90

CARPENTER; CASEWORKER $23.13

CARPET LAYER; FLOOR INSTALLER $26.20

CONCRETE FINISHER $23.83

DATA COMM/TELE COMM $24.33

DRYWALL INSTALLER; CEILING INSTALLER $24.33

ELECTRICIAN $29.86

ELEVATOR MECHANIC $39.78

FIREPROOFING INSTALLER $22.99

GLAZIER $23.25

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR $22.17

INSULATOR $21.95

IRONWORKER $26.50

LABORER, HELPER $19.81

LATHERER; PLASTERER $22.75

LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR $28.75

METAL BUILDING ASSEMBLER $24.00

PAINTER; WALL COVERING INSTALLER $20.17

PIPEFITTER $29.82

PLUMBER $27.98

ROOFER $22.50

SHEET METAL WORKER $29.96

SPRINKLER FITTER $23.00

STEEL ERECTOR $26.00

TERRAZZO WORKER $22.75

TILE SETTER $22.00

WATERPROOFER; CAULKER $24.00

This document was developed by PBK Architects, Inc., in strict accordance with Chapter 2258 of the Texas Government Code.

Worker Classification Definition Sheet

CLASSIFICATION DEFINITION

ASBESTOS WORKER Worker who removes and disposes of asbestos materials.

BRICKLAYER; MASON Craftsman who works with masonry products, stone, brick, block, or any material substituting those materials and accessories.

CARPENTER;

CASEWORKER

Worker who build wood structures or structures of any material which has replaces wood. Includes rough and finish carpentry, hardware and trim.

CARPET LAYER; FLOOR

INSTALLER Worker who installs carpets and /or floor coverings, vinyl tile.

CONCRETE FINISHER Worker who floats, trowels, and finishes concrete.

DATA COMM/TELE COMM Worker who installs data/telephone and television cable and associate equipment and accessories.

DRYWALL;

CEILING

INSTALLER

Worker who installs metal framed walls and ceiling, drywall coverings, ceiling grids, and ceilings.

ELECTRICIAN Skilled craftsman who installs or repairs electrical wiring and devices. Includes fire alarm systems and HVAC electrical controls.

ELEVATOR MECHANIC Craftsman skilled in the installation and maintenance of elevators.

FIREPROOFING INSTALLER Worker who sprays or applies fire proofing materials.

GLAZIER Worker who installs glass, glazing, and glass framing.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT

OPERATOR

Includes but not limited to: all CAT tractors, all derrick-powered, all power operated cranes, back-hoes, back-fillers, power operated shovels, winch trucks, and all trenching machines.

INSULATOR Worker who applies, sprays, or installs insulation.

IRONWORKER Skilled craftsman who erects structural steel framing, and installs structural concrete Rebar.

LABORER, HELPER Worker qualified for only unskilled or semi-skilled work. Lifting, carrying materials or tools, hauling, digging, clean up.

LATHERER; PLASTERER Worker who installs metal framing and lath. Worker who applies plaster to lathing and installs associated accessories.

LIGHT EQUIPMENT

OPERATOR

Includes but not limited to , air compressors, truck crane drivers, flex planes, building elevators, form graders, concrete mixers less than 14cf), conveyers.

METAL

BUILDING

ASSEMBLER

Worker who assembles pre-made metal buildings.

PAINTER; WALL COVERING

INSTALLER Worker who prepares wall surfaces and applies paint and/or wall coverings, tape, and bedding.

PIPEFITTER Trained worker who installs piping systems, chilled water piping and hot water (boiler) piping, pneumatic tubing controls, chillers, boilers, and associated mechanical equipment.

PLUMBER Skilled craftsman who installs domestic hot and cold water piping, waste piping, storm system piping, water closets, sinks, urinals, and related work.

ROOFER Worker who installs roofing materials, Bitumen (asphalt and coal tar) felts, flashings, all types of roofing membranes, and associated products.

SHEET METAL WORKER Worker who installs sheet metal products, Roof metal, flashings and curbs, ductwork, mechanical equipment, and associated metals.

SPRINKLER FITTER Worker who installs fire sprinklers systems and fire protectant equipment.

STEEL ERECTOR Worker who erects and dismantles structural steel frames of buildings and other structures.

TERRAZZO WORKER Craftsman who places and finishes Terrazzo

TILE SETTER Worker who prepares wall and/or floor surfaces and applies ceramic tiles to these surfaces.

WATERPROOFER;

CAULKER

Worker who applies water proofing material to buildings. Products include sealant, caulk, sheet membranes, and liquid membranes, sprayed, rolled or brushed.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

BIDDERS COMMUNICATION

GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................... 1.0

PREBID ............................................................................................................................................... 2.0

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION................................................................................................................... 3.0

INTERPRETATION OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS ..................................... 4.0

SUBSTITUTIONS OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT ....................................................................... 5.0

BID BOND/BID GUARANTEE .............................................................................................................. 6.0

PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND ................................................................................. 7.0

INSURANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 8.0

EVALUATION CRITERIA AND RELATIVE WEIGHTS .......................................................................... 9.0

SUBMISSION OF POST COMPETITIVE SEALED COMPETITIVE INFORMATION .......................... 10.0

NOTICE TO PROCEED .................................................................................................................... 11.0

COMPLETION TIME ......................................................................................................................... 12.0

RETAINAGE ..................................................................................................................................... 13.0

ASBESTOS, LEAD AND PCBS CONTAINING MATERIALS .............................................................. 14.0

AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS .............................................................................. 15.0

USE OF ASBESTOS FREE MATERIALS, PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS ............................................ 16.0

Instructions to Bidders:

Bidders Communication

Please remember that during the selection process, we desire to avoid even the perception of preferential treatment.

Therefore:

• Other than the designated contact person listed in this CSP: All Communication regarding this CSP with district employees, staff, consultants (Architects/Engineers), or Board members is strictly forbidden and may result in disqualification.

• All requests for clarification must be provided in writing to the designated person.

• The answer to the request for clarification and all other communication, clarification, or questions regarding this CSP will be issued in writing by addenda to all participants.

The district electronic bidding portal https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com/portal/ is the source for all CSP documents and direction; Addenda, Proposal packet, Drawings and specifications.

• VERY IMPORTANT

• Communication regarding this CSP with district employees, staff, consultants (Architects/Engineers), or Board members is strictly forbidden and may result in disqualification. (Other than the designated contact person listed in this CSP.)

CSP Process for Successful Bidders

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 The Proposer will furnish and pay for a bid bond in the form of a bid bond, postal money order, certified check or cashier’s check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total greatest amount, bid including any applicable alternates, in accordance with Section 6.0.

1.2 If awarded, the Bidder shall furnish and pay for a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in the full contract amount in accordance with Section 7.0. Include this cost in your bid.

1.3 Bidder shall carry and keep in full force for the duration of the Project, insurance coverage for builder's risk, workmen's compensation, comprehensive general liability, and automobile liability as required by the General Provisions and/or Supplementary General Conditions of the Specifications, as outlined in Section 8.0.

1.4 The Bidder will assign a competent full-time superintendent, to the project, and that superintendent shall be maintained on the project for the duration of the project, subject only to his continuous employment.

1.5 During this process all communication regarding this CSP with district employees, staff, consultants (Architects/Engineers), or Board members is strictly forbidden and may result in disqualification.

(Other than the designated contact person listed in this CSP)

1.6 In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269, The Board of Trustees, as appropriate, has delegated its authority under this subchapter regarding an action authorized or required by this subchapter to be taken by a school district to the Ft Bend ISD Superintendent. In procuring the construction services, the Board of Trustees has delegated the ranking, selection, or evaluation of bids.

1.7 In determining the award of contract and in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269, the district may consider: the price, the offeror's experience and reputation, the quality of the offeror's goods or services, the impact on the ability of the governmental entity to comply with rules relating to historically underutilized businesses, the offeror's safety record, the offeror's proposed personnel, whether the offeror's financial capability is appropriate to the size and scope of the project; and any other relevant factor specifically listed in the request for bids, proposals, or qualifications.

1.8 Evaluation of the proposed substitutes/deviations does not constitute Owner’s acceptance of the substitutes/deviations but can be considered during negotiations.

1.9 In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269, The district shall select the offeror that submits the proposal that offers the best value for the governmental entity based on:

o the selection criteria in the request for proposal and the weighted value for those criteria in the request for proposal; and o its ranking evaluation.

1.10 In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269 the Board of Trustees has determined the method that provided the best value for the district is the Competitive Sealed Proposal method.

1.11 In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269 the district shall publish in the request for proposals or qualifications the criteria that will be used to evaluate the offerors, and the applicable weighted value for each criterion.

1.12 In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269 the district shall document the basis of its selection and shall make the evaluations public not later than the seventh day after the date the contract is awarded.

1.13 In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269, the district will receive, publicly open, and read aloud the names of the offerors and their bids.

1.14 In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269, the district will evaluate and rank each proposal submitted no later than 45 days after the opening.

1.15 In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269, The district shall first attempt to negotiate a contract with the selected offeror. The district and its architect or engineer may discuss with the selected offeror options for a scope or time modification and any price change associated with the modification. If the district is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the selected offeror, the district shall, formally and in writing, end negotiations with that offeror and proceed to the next offeror in the order of the selection ranking until a contract is reached or all proposals are rejected.

2.0 COMPETITIVE SEALED BID DOCUMENTS PRE-BID

2.1 A Pre-proposal conference will be held as required. Representatives of the Owner, and design team will be present at this meeting. All Bidders are encouraged to attend.

3.0 COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL PACKET

3.1 Bids will be received only on the Owner's “Bid Form” for the work as indicated by the proposal documents, filled in, and submitted in Bonfire as listed below. Bids will be received at no other place.

3.2 Bonfire Submittal Organization

SUBMIT PROPOSAL PACKET THROUGH:

https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com/portal/

Submission Package “A” CSP Cover Page

Addenda Acknowledgment Section Bid Bond Base Bid Form

DUE on Bid Day at 2:00 PM

All required Forms DUE on Bid Day at 2:00 PM Financial Section DUE on Bid Day at 2:00 PM Safety Manual DUE on Bid Day at 2:00 PM

Submission Package “B” Submit Through Bonfire E-Bidding Portal Package “B” DUE same day at

3:00PM

Alternate Pricing

Submission Package “C” SBEP commitment Submission Submit Through Bonfire E-Bidding Portal

Package “C” DUE same day at 3:00PM

4.0 INTERPRETATION OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS

4.1 Bidders and sub-Bidders requiring “CSP” clarification or interpretation of the CSP documents shall make the request in written form, by email to FBISD buyer listed in the CSP documents.

4.2 Any interpretation, correction or change of the CSP documents will be made by Addendum and posted to our website. Interpretations, corrections or changes of the CSP documents made in any other manner will not be binding.

5.0 SUBSTITUTIONS OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

5.5

Substitutions of Goods. The materials, products and equipment described in the CSP documents establish a standard of required function, dimension, appearance and quality to be met by any proposed substitution. The materials and equipment named in, and the procedures covered by these specifications have been selected as a standard because of quality, particular suitability or record of satisfactory performance. It is not intended to preclude the use of equal or better See (Part V, Section 3.9 of General Provisions) If the Owner/Engineer approves any proposed substitution prior to receipt of bids, such approval will be set forth in an Addendum. Bidders shall not rely upon approvals made in any other manner.

No deviations are allowed in the base bid or base bid adjustment. Any deviation from the Base Bid shall be submitted as Alternate No. 2 on the Deviations Form.

Evaluation of the proposed substitutes/deviations does not constitute Owner’s acceptance of the substitutes/deviations but can be considered during negotiations.

Price scores will be based on the base bid plus/minus the base bid adjustment which must be in adherence to all plans and specifications published.

6.0 BID BOND/BID GUARANTEE

6.1 Bid bonds are required for bids in excess of $25,000. A Bid bond will be submitted in the form of a Bid bond, postal money order, certified check or cashier’s check in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total greatest amount bid, including any applicable alternates, payable without recourse to Fort Bend Independent School District. Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount by the time set for opening may be cause for rejection of the bid. If the successful Bidder, upon acceptance of his bid by the District within the period specified therein for acceptance, fails to execute such further contractual documents, if any, and give such bond(s) (i.e., performance bonds, payment bonds, delivery, etc.) as may be required within the time specified (ten [10] calendar days if no period is specified) after receipt of the forms by him, then he shall be liable for any cost of procuring the work which exceeds the amount of his bid, and the bid guarantee shall be available toward offsetting such difference.

7.0 PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

7.1 Performance bonds are required for bids in excess of $100,000. Payment Bonds are required for bids in excess of $25,000 Gov’t Code 2253.021

7.2 .When a performance or payment bond is required, the amounts shall be for 100% of the contract amount (including contingency). Any required bond(s) must be filed with the District within 10 days from the date of the Notice Of Award.

7.3 The only forms of surety acceptable as a performance or payment bond are: Cashier's Check, Certified Check, or a Surety or Blanket Bond from a company chartered or authorized to do business in Texas. Bonds completed (signed) by an out-of-Texas surety require a counter signature by a Texas resident agent of a company chartered or authorized to do business in Texas.

7.4 Bonds and other forms of surety must be made payable to Fort Bend Independent School District.

7.5 Bonds in excess of $100,000 must be from a surety that holds a Certificate of Authority from the United States Department of Treasury or have reinsurance for liability in excess of $100,000 from a United States Treasury listed reinsurer.

7.6 Payment and Performance Bonds must be in accordance with Texas Government Code 2253.

8.0 INSURANCE

9.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA AND RELATIVE WEIGHTS

In accordance with Government Code Section 2269.056 the applicable weighted value for each criterion is published in the front pages of the CSP package.

9.1 Proposal Delivery and Organization

Offeror is to organize the Proposal in the following format:

1) To comply with Government code chapter 2269.059 your submittal must be sealed before delivery.

Provide the requirements listed below in the order provided.

1.1 Provide with the Proposal Base Bid Form (Submit in Bonfire Proposal Bid Form Section):

• Addenda Acknowledgment Sheet

• Bid Bond

• Proposal Base Bid Form

1.2 Provide the district and statute required forms in Bonfire Under Required Forms Section:

• No Response Form(Optional)

• Contractor Informational Form (Required)

• Contractor Questionnaire (Required)

• Bonding Capacity Certification Letter (Required)

• Proposal Submission Form (Required)

• Non-Collusion Certification (Required)

• Certificate of Residency (Required)

• Affidavit of Non-Discriminatory Employment (Required)

• Contractor Certification (Required)

• Felony Conviction Notification (Required)

• Vendor Debarment Statement (Required)

• Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Required)

• Certification regarding Lobbying (Required)

• Confidential Copyrighted Information (Required)

• Owner(s) Name of Business (Required)

• Delinquent Taxpayers (Required)

• Identification Number & Certification (Required)

• Fort Bend ISD Contractor and Subcontractor

Participation Form (Required)

• Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295 (Required)

• Forms Certification (Required)

• Per Govt. Code 2270.002, provide written verification that the company does not boycott

Israel and will not during the term of the contract.

1.3 For Proposals Formal Submission: Provide in Each Section in Bonfire as listed below. Provide information that details the evaluation response for each of the following criteria. Must be in the location specified in Bonfire.

• Section ONE (Offeror’s Experience and Reputation)

• Section TWO (Quality of the Offeror’s Goods and Services)

• Section THREE (Offeror’s Proposed Personnel)

• Section FOUR (Other Relevant Factor- Plan and Schedule)

1.5 Financial Section (Submit in Bonfire Offeror’s Financial Section) “Financial stability and bonding capacity” (all financial information provided in Bonfire is confidential)

1.6 Safety plan and safety record” (Submit in Bonfire Safety Manual Section)

1.7 Alternate Bid Proposal Submission (Submit in Bonfire Package “B” Section)

• Alternate Bid Proposal Form

• Deviation Form (if Applicable)

1.8 SBEP commitment” submission (Submit in Bonfire Package C Section)

9.2 Relative Weights

To determine the best value bidder, the Owner will evaluate the responses and information submitted on the Bid Form, Contractor’s Information Statement Form and other bid documents in regards to the following criteria:

1) “The Price” Texas Government Code 2269.055.a (1) The price.

1.1)

1.2)

1.3)

1.4)

Proposed construction contract price (base price plus alternates as defined on the bid form).

Contract price shall include both base price and accepted alternate price as defined on the bid form. The final weighting distribution will be a calculated percentage.

No deviations are allowed in the base bid or base bid adjustment. Any deviation from the Base Bid shall be submitted as Alternate No. 2 on the Deviations Form.

Evaluation of the proposed substitutes/deviations does not constitute Owner’s acceptance of the substitutes/deviations but can be considered during negotiations.

Price scores will be based on the base bid +/- the base bid adjustment which must be in adherence to all plans and specifications published.

2) “FORMAL SUBMISSION SECTION ONE – “Offeror’s Experience and Reputation”

Texas Government Code 2269.055.a (2) The offeror’s experience and reputation.

2.1) Provide three (3) letters of reference for projects completed in the past one (1) year from major suppliers and/or sub-contractors which…