10-UTD20250731-AN RFP.pdf

UTD20250731-AN

University of Texas at Dallas University Village Apartments: Balcony

Rebuild and Repair

Scope of Work

Buyer: Angela Niezgoda

About University of Texas at Dallas (“UTD”)

The University of Texas at Dallas is a Carnegie R1 classification (Doctoral Universities

– very high research activity) institution, located in a suburban setting 20 miles north of downtown Dallas. The University enrolls more than 31,000 students — 72 percent undergraduate and 28 percent graduate — and offers a broad array of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs.

Established by Eugene McDermott, J. Erik Jonsson and Cecil Green, three founders of

Texas Instruments, UTD is driven by the entrepreneurial spirit of its founders and their commitment to academic excellence. In 1969, the public research institution joined The

University of Texas System and became The University of Texas at Dallas.

UTD is one of the fastest growing universities in the country and is among the top three public universities in Texas, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. UTD is home to nationally ranked programs in a variety of fields, including those in science, engineering, business, and audiology. The University also has educational paths in the liberal arts and social sciences. UTD’s faculty includes members of the National Academies and more than 560 tenured and tenure-track professors. UTD’s athletic department is the second-largest Division

III program in the U.S.

1. Project Overview and Objectives:

1.1. University Village is an on-campus apartment complex consisting of 58 residential garden-style buildings. Over the past several years, structural deficiencies have been identified in the original construction of numerous balconies throughout the complex. This project entails the structural repair and rehabilitation of multiple second- and third-floor balconies within the existing wood-framed apartment buildings.

1.2. The primary objective is to address all identified and necessary repairs within the upcoming months of 2025, ensuring the safety, integrity, and longevity of the affected structures.

1.3. The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking a qualified contractor to deliver all components as specified in the construction documents, ensuring full compliance with the outlined technical and safety requirements.

2. Scope of Work

2.1. The scope of this project entails the structural repair and rehabilitation of multiple second-and third-floor balconies within the existing wood-framed apartment buildings. The full removal and reconstruction of select balconies within the University Village apartment complex. In addition to completing balcony replacements, the works will involve localized repairs to the soffits, fascias, stucco, and siding.

Additional scope items include:

• Waterproofing system upgrades

• Installation of traffic coatings

• Caulking of joints and penetrations

• Exterior painting

2.2. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering everything contained within the construction documents. Contractors are required to refer to the drawings provided and specifications for detailed repair locations and construction requirements.

3. Project Requirements

3.1. See Attachment A, Requirements for Competitive Sealed Proposals

3.2. All contractors will need to provide an estimated cost proposal. Please refer to Section 00 4100-Bid Form and Part 3.01-Schedule of Unit Prices in the project manual for detailed instructions. The cost proposal is required. (40 PTS)

4. Experience and Qualifications

4.1. The selected candidate must possess a minimum of ten (10) years of experience serving as a general contractor.

4.2. The submission of prior experience with similar projects is required.

5. Response Format

5.1. Proposals shall be a MAXIMUM OF THIRTY (30) PAGES. The cover, table of contents, divider sheets, HUB Subcontracting Plan, Acceptance of UTD Standard P.O. Terms, and Pricing Proposal do not count as printed pages.

6. Evaluation Criteria

6.1 See Attachment A

Any discussion of the RFP with a department staff member can result in Bidder disqualification. All questions regarding the RFP should be directed through the Bonfire portal.

ATTACHMENT A

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS

1. CRITERIA ONE: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

(8 PTS)

Provide the following information on your firm for the past five (5) fiscal years:

Volume Annual number, value and percent change of contracts in Texas per year;

Annual number, value and percent change of contracts nationally per year;

Revenues Annual revenue totals and percent change per year;

Bonding Total bonding capacity;

Available bonding capacity and current backlog;

2. CRITERIA TWO: QUALIFICATIONS OF CONSTRUCTION TEAM (8 PTS)

Provide resumes of the Respondent’s team that will be directly involved in the Project, including their experience with similar projects, the number of years with the firm, and their city(s) of residence. Include as applicable, Project Managers, Superintendents, Assistant Project Managers and Superintendents.

Identify the MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING Subcontractors included as part of this proposal, including their experience with similar projects.

3. CRITERIA THREE: RESPONDENT’S PERFORMANCE ON PAST REPRESENTATIVE

PROJECTS (5 PTS)

Identify and describe the Construction Team’s past experience for providing Construction

Services that are MOST RELATED TO THIS PROJECT within the last five (5) years. List the projects in order of priority, with the most relevant project listed first. Provide the following information for each project listed:

Project name, location, and description

Color images (photographic or machine reproductions) Final construction cost Final project size in gross square feet Type of construction (new, renovation, or expansion) Name of Project Manager Name of Project Superintendent Names of Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Subcontractors

References (for each project listed above, identify the following):

The Owner’s representative who served as the day-to-day liaison during construction, including telephone number

References shall be considered relevant based on specific project participation and experience with the respondent. The Owner may contact references during any part of this process. The Owner reserves the right to contact any other references at any time during the RFP process.

4. CRITERIA FOUR: RESPONDENT’S PAST PERFORMANCE ON U.T. DALLAS

PROJECTS (5 PTS)

Identify and describe the Construction Team’s past experience for providing Construction

Services on University of Texas Dallas projects within the last five (5) years.

If the respondent has not previously provided Construction Services for The University of Texas at Dallas, then identify and describe the respondent’s past performance on Construction projects for “major” institutions of higher education (or similar) within the last five (5) years. Projects may repeat with Section above.

In either case above, provide the following information for each project listed:

Project name, location, and description Color images (photographic or machine reproductions) Final construction cost Final project size in gross square feet Type of construction (new, renovation, or expansion) Name of Project Manager Name of Project Superintendent Names of Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Subcontractors

5. CRITERIA FIVE: RESPONDENT’S PROJECT PLANNING AND SCHEDULING FOR THIS

PROJECT (9 PTS)

Provide a CPM Milestone schedule for this Project and identify specific critical phases, milestones, approvals, and procurements anticipated.

Describe what you perceive are the critical Construction issues for this Project?

This Project is in an existing building that will remain occupied during construction, describe your plan to phase construction to minimize impact to the occupants in the existing building.

6. CRITERIA SIX: RESPONDENT’S QUALITY CONTROL AND COMMISSIONING

PROGRAM FOR THIS PROJECT (8 PTS)

Describe your quality control program. Explain the methods utilized to ensure quality control during the Construction phase of a project.

Describe how you will maintain security during the construction of an occupied facility.

7. CRITERIA SEVEN: RESPONDENT’S PROJECT SAFETY PROGRAM FOR THIS

PROJECT (9 PTS)

Describe your job site safety program for this Project and specific safety policies in which employees must be in compliance.

8. CRITERIA EIGHT: RESPONDENT’S WARRANTY AND SERVICE SUPPORT PROGRAM

FOR THIS PROJECT (8 PTS)

Describe your warranty service support philosophy and warranty service implementation plan for this Project.

9. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL RFP MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (PASS/FAIL)

• Signature Page

• Terms & Conditions

10. HUB SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (PASS/FAIL)