15-Library Stairs - RFP Agenda.pdf
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- Muntz Library Stair Renovation State and local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- RFP No. 750/25/26-006
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- Sterling County, Texas
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This is a Pre-Submittal Conference Agenda for a Request for Proposals issued by the University of Texas at Tyler for the Muntz Library Stair Renovation project (RFP No. 750-25/26-006). The University is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for general contractor services to provide supervision, materials, equipment, and labor for replacement of the existing open stair handrail system and stair finishes, along with related flooring replacement in Robert R. Muntz Library. The project scope includes demolition of existing components, installation of glazed decorative metal railings with glass gates and laminated glass balusters, gypsum board finishing, ceramic tile installation on multiple floors, luxury vinyl floor tile, walk-off carpet tile, interior painting, and resilient base installation, with a $50,000 contingency allowance for owner/architect-directed changes. The RFP was issued on March 9, 2026, with a mandatory pre-submittal conference and guided site tour scheduled for March 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the College of Pharmacy Building, Room 234. The deadline for RFP clarification questions is March 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., and proposals must be submitted electronically via BonfireHub by March 31, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The anticipated contract execution date is April 16, 2026, with Notice to Proceed on April 27, 2026, Substantial Completion scheduled for August 7, 2026, and Final Completion for August 21, 2026.
Evaluation of proposals will be conducted on a best value basis, with qualifications, experience, and project management capabilities weighted at 70 percent and pricing and delivery proposals weighted at 30 percent of the total evaluation score. Respondents must submit a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan demonstrating good-faith efforts to award subcontracts to Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), particularly in selective demolition, metal work, sealants, insulation, roofing, general construction, electrical, mechanical, and landscaping. The selected contractor must comply with prevailing wage rate requirements for Smith County, Texas, provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price within ten days of best value notification, meet Texas statutory requirements including franchise tax certification and child support delinquency verification, and participate in the Owner Controlled Insurance Program with minimum commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Liquidated damages are assessed at $250 per calendar day for failure to meet the Substantial Completion deadline. All bidder questions must be submitted through the official BonfireHub portal, with Demi Beckham designated as the Owner's Point-of-Contact and representative for the RFP. The University of Texas at Tyler is exempt from paying sales, excise, and use taxes on project materials, and work is restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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| 9-Exhibit C - Sample Payment Bond.pdf | ||
| 7-Exhibit G - Respondents Pricing and Delivery Proposal.docx | DOCX document | |
| 3-Compiled Specs - Muntz Library Stair Renovation.pdf | ||
| 10-Exhibit B - Sample Performance Bond.pdf | ||
| 5-Exhibit D - Campus Map.pdf | ||
| 11-Exhibit A - Sample Agreement Between Owner and Contractor.doc | DOC document | |
| 6-Exhibit I - Uniform General Conditions.docx | DOCX document | |
| 8-Exhibit H - Owners Special Conditions.docx | DOCX document | |
| 1-Exhibit F - HSP Quick Checklist.pdf | ||
| 4-RFP 750-25-26-006 Library Stairs Renovation.doc | DOC document | |
| 13-ADDENDUM NO 1 to RFP 750-25-26-006.pdf | ||
| 2-Exhibit E - VetHUB Subcontracting Plan.docx | DOCX document | |
| 12-IFC DRAWING SET - Muntz Library Stair Renovation.pdf | ||
| 14-Pre-Submittal Conference Sign-In Sheet - Muntz Library Stairs.pdf |
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The University of Texas at Tyler Pre-Submittal Conference – March 13, 2026
RFP No. 750-25/26-006 Muntz Library Stair Project
INTRODUCTIONS:
UT Tyler – Mr. John Thorn, Project Manager, Capital Planning & Construction
UT Tyler – Mrs. Demi Beckham, Construction Contracts Coordinator, Capital Planning & Construction
Fitzpatrick Architects – Mr. Trey Greer and Mrs. Brenna Messer
UT Tyler – Mr. Elmer Manzano, VetHUB Coordinator, Procurement Services
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
• The University of Texas at Tyler (“University”) is soliciting proposals for supervision, materials, equipment and labor for replacement of the existing open stair handrail system and stair finishes, and related flooring replacement in Robert R. Muntz Library, to include other related work as described in the construction documents issued as a part of this RFP.
Detailed work description to be provided by Fitzpatrick Architects and site tour to follow.
RFP Overview – Administrative Items
• Information pertaining to the RFP, including any and all addendums will be available to all bidders using the BonfireHub website https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com
• Questions from bidders should be submitted via the BonfireHub website. Any questions that are discussed verbally at pre-submittal conference should be directed via this official portal, and not sent via email or other means.
• Proposals shall be submitted online using the BonfireHub website currently found at https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com. Submission by other methods will not be accepted.
• Proposals will be evaluated and a respondent may be selected on the basis of ‘Best Value’ to the University, which entails a comprehensive scoring matrix based on both pricing and delivery, as well as multiple qualification metrics as detailed in section 3 of the RFP document.
RFP Overview – VetHUB Subcontracting Plan
• Updates regarding Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB)
• For HUB Subcontracting Plan questions only, or if you wish to schedule a review of your
HUB Subcontracting Plan, please contact the HUB Office as follows.
HUB Office The University of Texas at Tyler 3900 University Blvd.
Tyler, TX 75799 Email: HUB@uttyler.edu https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com/ https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com/ mailto:HUB@uttyler.edu
The University of Texas at Tyler Pre-Submittal Conference – March 13, 2026
RFP No. 750-25/26-006 Muntz Library Stair Project
ADDENDA:
Addendum may be issued by the Point-of-Contact for this RFP using the BonfireHub website https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com. Required Addenda for this project will be issued by Demi Beckham based on information provided by Fitzpatrick Architects, Blake Curtis, John Thorn, or their delegate(s).
QUESTIONS:
A. The Owner designates Demi Beckham, as its representative and Point-of-Contact for this RFP. Respondents shall restrict all contact with the Owner and direct all questions regarding this RFP, including questions regarding terms and conditions, to the Point-of- Contact person using the BonfireHub website https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com. A respondent that contacts someone other than the University contact regarding the solicitation may be disqualified.
KEY EVENTS SCHEDULE AND PROJECTS PLANNING
The following anticipated dates are for planning purposes only (if there is a conflict between the dates below and the Proposal Form, the duration shown on the Proposal Form shall govern.) The contractual dates required by the Owner of the “best value” respondent will be identified in the executed agreement.
• Request for Proposal Issued March 9, 2026
• Owner conducts Pre-Submittal Conference March 13, 2026
• Deadline for RFP Questions March 18, 2026
• Owner received Request for Proposals March 31, 2026
• Owner received HUB Subcontracting Plan March 31, 2026
• Estimated Owner executes Agreement April 16, 2026
Note – All times referenced in this section shall be local time.
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