REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS

FOR A GENERAL CONTRACTOR

The University of Texas at Tyler Muntz Library Stair Renovation RFP No.: 750-25/26-006 RFP ISSUE DATE: March 9, 2026 PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE: March 13, 2026

RFP SUBMITTAL DATE: March 31, 2026

Prepared By:

Demi Beckham, CTCD Construction Contracts Coordinator

Capital Planning & Construction

The University of Texas at Tyler 3900 University Blvd.

Tyler, TX 75799

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - General Information and Requirements

1.1 General Information

1.2 Public Information

1.3 Type of Contract

1.4 Clarifications and Interpretations

1.5 Submission of Proposals

1.6 Point-Of-Contact

1.7 Evaluation of Proposals

1.8 Owner’s Reservation of Rights

1.9 Acceptance of Evaluation Methodology

1.10 No Reimbursement for Costs

1.11 Pre-Submittal Conference

1.12 Eligible Respondents

1.13 Veteran Heroes United in Business Submittal Requirements

1.14 Certain Proposal and Contract Prohibited

1.15 Sales and Use Taxes

1.16 Certification of Franchise Tax Status

1.17 Required Notices of Worker’s Compensation Insurance Coverage

1.18 Prevailing Wage Rate Determination

1.19 Delinquency in Paying Child Support

1.20 Certification Required by Texas Governor Executive Order GA-48

Section 2 - Executive Summary

2.1 Historical Background

2.2 Mission Statement

2.3 Project Description, Scope and Budget

2.4 Project Planning Schedule

Section 3 - Submittal Requirements For Statement of Proposals

3.1 Respondent’s Ability To Provide Construction Services

3.2 Qualifications of Construction Team

3.3 Respondent’s Past Performance on Representative Projects

3.4 Respondent’s Past Performance on U.T. System Projects

3.5 Respondent’s Project Planning and Scheduling for This Project

3.6 Respondent’s Execution Plan, Quality Control and Commissioning Program for this Project

3.7 Respondent’s Project Safety Program for This Project

3.8 Respondent’s Warranty and Service Support Program for This Project

3.9 Respondent’s Pricing and Delivery Proposal

Section 4 - Format of Proposals

4.1 General Instructions

Section 5 – Proposal Documents:

5.1 Definition

5.2 Ownership and Temporary Use of Documents

5.3 Electronic Distribution and Receipt

5.4 Proposal Documents on File

5.5 Attachments

Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals

The University of Texas at Tyler Muntz Library Stair Renovation RFP No.: 750-25/26-006

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION: The University of Texas at Tyler (“Owner”) soliciting Competitive Sealed Proposals (“Proposals”) for selection of a General Contractor firm for Muntz Library Stair Renovation (“Project”), in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals.

1.1.1 This Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (“RFP”) is the only step for selecting a General Contractor for the Project as provided by Texas Education Code §51.783(d). The RFP provides the information necessary to prepare and submit Competitive Sealed Proposals for consideration and ranking by the Owner.

1.1.2 The Owner may select the Proposal that offers the “best value” for the institution based on the published selection criteria and on its ranking evaluation. The Owner may first attempt to negotiate a contract with the selected offeror. The Owner may discuss with the selected offeror options for a scope or time modification and any price change associated with the modification. If the board is unable to reach a contract with the selected offeror, the Owner may formally end negotiations with that offeror and proceed to the next “best value” offeror in the order of the selection ranking until a contract is reached or all proposals are rejected.

1.2 Public Information: All information, documentation, and other materials submitted in response to this solicitation are considered non-confidential and/or non-proprietary and are subject to public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552.001, et seq.) after the solicitation is completed.

1.2.1 The Owner strictly complies with all statutes, court decisions, and opinions of the Texas Attorney General with respect to disclosure of RFP information.

1.3 Type of Contract: Any contract resulting from this solicitation will be in the form of the Owner’s Standard General Contractor Agreement, a copy of which is included in the Proposal Documents.

1.3.1 The work will be awarded under as a Lump-Sum contract to the Respondent offering the “best value” to the Owner.

1.4 CLARIFICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS: Any clarifications or interpretations of this RFP that materially affect or change its requirements will be issued by the Owner as an Addendum. It is the responsibility of all respondents to obtain this information in a timely manner. All such Addenda issued by the Owner before the proposals are due as part of the RFP, and respondents shall acknowledge receipt of each Addendum to the RFP and/or the Bid Documents in its Proposal.

1.4.1 Addendum may be issued by the Point-of-Contact for this RFP using the BonfireHub website https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com and the Electronic State Business Daily website https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/.

1.4.2 No oral explanation in regard to the meaning of the Proposal Documents will be made and no oral instructions will be given before the award of the contract. Discrepancies, omissions or doubts as to the meaning of Drawings and Specifications shall be communicated using the BonfireHub website https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com. The RFP and inquiries will be forwarded to the Project A/E for interpretation. Any interpretation made will be in the form of an Addendum, which will be forwarded to all known plan holders and its receipt by the respondent shall be acknowledged on the Respondent’s Pricing and Delivery Proposal Form.

1.4.3 Respondents shall consider only those clarifications and interpretations to the Drawings and Specifications that the Project Architect issues by Addenda seven (7) business days prior to the submittal deadline. Interpretations or clarifications in any other form, including oral statements, will not be binding on the Owner and should not be relied on in preparing Proposals. A Respondent that contacts someone other than the University Contact or the HUB office regarding the solicitation may be disqualified.

1.4.4 The deadline for request for clarifications and interpretations is March 18, 2026 at 3:00 pm local time using the BonfireHub website https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com.

1.5 SUBMISSION OF GENERAL CONTRACTOR PROPOSALS: Proposals shall be submitted online using the BonfireHub website currently found at https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com. Submissions by other methods will not be accepted.

Browser cookies must be enabled. Respondents should contact Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com for technical questions related to submissions or visit Bonfire’s help forum at https://bonfirehub.zendesk.com/hc.

Submission materials should be prepared in the file formats listed under Requested Information for this opportunity in the Bonfire Portal. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB. Documents should not be embedded within uploaded files, as the embedded files will not be accessible or evaluated. Submissions may be amended, but only before the Submission Deadline. Respondents wishing to amend their Proposal may amend before the Submission Deadline directly on the BonfireHub website https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com.

1.5.1 PROPOSAL DEADLINE AND LOCATION: The Owner will receive General Contractor Proposals at the time and location described below.

March 31, 2026 at 3:00 pm local time

BonfireHub website https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com

1.5.2 VetHUB SUBCONTRACTING PLAN DEADLINE AND LOCATION: The Owner will receive VetHUB Subcontracting Plans at the time and location described below.

March 31, 2026 at 3:00 pm local time

BonfireHub website https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com

1.5.3 Proposals or VetHUB Subcontracting Plans that are received late will be considered non-responsive.

1.5.4 The Owner will not acknowledge or receive Proposals or VetHUB Subcontracting Plans by any other means other than those identified in 1.5.1 and 1.5.2.

1.5.5 Properly submitted Proposals or VetHUB Subcontracting Plans will not be returned to the respondents.

1.6 POINT-OF-CONTACT: The Owner designates the following person, 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.

Demi Beckham, CTCD

Construction Contracts Coordinator

Capital Planning & Construction

The University of Texas at Tyler

3900 University Blvd

Tyler, TX 75799 https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com

1.6.1 The Owner designates the following person, as its Architect/Engineer representative regarding questions about the technical Drawings and Specifications.

Fitzpatrick Architects

Brenna Messer 110 N. College Ave, Suite 100

Tyler, Texas 75702

Phone: 903-592-0728 e-mail: bm@fitzpatrickarchitects.com

1.7 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS: The evaluation of the Proposals shall be based on the requirements described in this RFP. Approximately (30%) of the evaluation will be based on the Respondent’s Pricing and Delivery Proposal; the remaining evaluation will be based on the Respondent’s qualifications. All properly submitted Proposals will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked by the Owner.

1.8 OWNER’S RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The Owner may evaluate the Proposals based on the anticipated completion of all or any portion of the Project. The Owner reserves the right to divide the Project into multiple parts, to reject any and all Proposals and re-solicit for new Proposals, or to reject any and all Proposals and temporarily or permanently abandon the Project. Owner makes no representations, written or oral, that it will enter into any form of agreement with any respondent to this RFP for any project and no such representation is intended or should be construed by the issuance of this RFP.

1.9 Acceptance of Evaluation Methodology: By submitting its Proposals in response to this RFP, the Respondent accepts the evaluation process and acknowledges and accepts that determination of the “best value” Respondent will require subjective judgments by the Owner.

1.9.1 The Owner reserves the right to consider any Proposal “non-responsive” if the Base Proposal Cost is determined to be unreasonable or irresponsible in relation to the other submitted Proposals and/or the Owner’s estimate of the construction cost.

1.10 no reimbursement for costs: Respondent acknowledges and accepts that any costs incurred from the respondent’s participation in this RFP process shall be at the sole risk and responsibility of the respondent. Respondents submit Proposals at their own risk and expense.

1.11 PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE: A pre-submittal conference will be held at the time and location described below.

March 13, 2026 9:00 am local time

The University of Texas at Tyler

College of Pharmacy Building, Room 234 3900 University Blvd.

Tyler, TX 75799

1.11.1 A guided tour of the project area will be included as a part of the conference agenda. This may be the only opportunity for potential respondents to view the Project site(s) before the submittal of Proposals. Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is optional.

1.12 Eligible Respondents: Only individual firms or lawfully formed business organizations may apply (This does not preclude a respondent from using consultants.) The Owner will contract only with the individual firm or formal organization that submits a Proposal.

1.13 VETERAN HEROS UNITED IN BUSINESSES SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: It is the policy of The University of Texas System, and each of its component institutions, to promote and encourage contracting and subcontracting opportunities for Veteran Heros United in Businesses (VetHUB) in all contracts. Accordingly, UT Tyler has adopted policies located at https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/procurement-services/hub-program/ in conjunction with the Texas Comptroller.

The Policy applies to all contracts with an expected value of $100,000 or more. If UT Tyler determines that subcontracting opportunities are probable, then a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan is a required element of the Proposals. Failure to submit a required HUB Subcontracting Plan will result in rejection of the Proposals.

1.13.1 STATEMENT OF PROBABILITY: The University of Texas at Tyler has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable in connection with this procurement solicitation. Therefore, a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) is required as a part of the respondent's Proposal. The respondent shall develop and administer a HSP as a part of the respondent's Proposal in accordance with UT Tyler VetHUB Policy.

1.13.2 REFER TO EXHIBIT F, HSP QUICK CHECKLIST: The “Statement of Probability” determines the probability for subcontracting opportunities. This determination will clarify which attachments of the HSP will be required to be completed and returned. The University of Texas at Tyler has determined the following Subcontracting opportunities may exist: selective demolition, metal work, sealants, insulation, roofing, general construction, electrical, mechanical, and landscaping.

The University of Texas at Tyler’s VetHUB Coordinator will review VetHUB Subcontracting Plans until Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 3 :00 p.m. local time. For VetHUB Subcontracting Plan questions only, or if you wish to schedule a review of your VetHUB Subcontracting Plan, please contact the HUB Office as follows.

HUB Office

The University of Texas at Tyler

3900 University Blvd. Tyler, Texas 75799

E-mail: HUB@uttyler.edu

HUB Subcontracting Plans are due as indicated in 1.5.2.

1.14 CERTAIN PROPOSALS AND CONTRACTS PROHIBITED: Under Section 2155.004, Texas Government Code, a state agency may not accept a proposal or award a contract that includes proposed financial participation by a person who received compensation from the agency to participate in preparing the specifications or request for proposals on which the proposal or contract is based. All vendors must certify their eligibility by acknowledging the following statement, "Under Section 2155.004, Government Code, the vendor certifies that the individual or business entity named in this bid or contract is not ineligible to receive the specified contract and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate." If a state agency determines that an individual or business entity holding a state contract was ineligible to have the contract accepted or awarded as described above, the state agency may immediately terminate the contract without further obligation to the vendor. This section does not create a cause of action to contest a proposal or award of a state contract.

1.15 SALES AND USE TAXES: Section 151.311, Tax Code, as amended effective October 1, 1993, permits the purchase free of state sales and use taxes of tangible personal property to be incorporated into realty in the performance of a contract for an improvement to realty for certain exempt entities that include The University of Texas System. The section further permits the purchase tax-free of tangible personal property (other than machinery or equipment and its accessories and repair and replacement parts) for use in the performance of such a contract if the property is "necessary and essential for the performance of the contract" and "completely consumed at the job site." In addition, the section permits the purchase tax-free of a tangible service for use in the performance of such a contract if the service is performed at the job site and if "the contract expressly requires the specific service to be provided or purchased by the person performing the contract" or "the service is integral to the performance of the contract."

1.16 CERTIFICATION OF FRANCHISE TAX STATUS: Respondents are advised that the successful respondent will be required to submit certification of franchise tax status as required by State Law (H.B. 175, Acts 70th Leg. R.S., 1987, Ch. 283, p. 3242). The Respondent further agrees that each subcontractor and supplier under contract will also provide a certification of franchise tax status.

1.17 REQUIRED NOTICES OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE: The Texas Workers' Compensation Commission has adopted a new rule, 28 TAC, sec. 110.110, relating to REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. The rule applies to all building or construction contracts advertised for bid on or after September 1, 1994. The rule implements sec. 406.096, Texas Labor Code, which requires workers' compensation insurance coverage for all persons providing services on a building or construction project for a governmental entity. The requirements of the rule are set forth in Article 6 of the Uniform General Conditions.

1.18 PREVAILING MINIMUM WAGE RATE DETERMINATION: Respondents are advised that the Texas Prevailing Wage Law will be administered in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth in the U. T. System document, entitled "Prevailing Wage Guidelines." A copy is attached to the Special Conditions. The penalty for violation of prevailing wage rates has been increased from $10.00 per underpaid worker per day or portion thereof to $60.00.

1.19 DELINQUENCY IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT: Under Section 231.006, Family Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, bid, or application is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate.

1.20 Certification Required by Texas Governor Executive Order GA-48: Pursuant to Executive Order GA-48 of the Governor of Texas effective November 19, 2024, Contractor certifies that it and, if applicable, any of its holding companies or subsidiaries, is not:

a. Listed in Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); or

b. Listed in Section 1260H of the 2021 NDAA; or

c. Owned by the government of a country on the U.S. Department of Commerce's foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. § 791.4; or

d. Controlled by any governing or regulatory body located in a country on the U.S. Department of Commerce's foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.

[NOTE: Executive Order GA 48 states that a public institution of higher education cannot enter into a new contract, contract extension, or contract renewal for a good or service with any company that meets any of the above-listed criteria. However, if the public institution of higher education can sufficiently demonstrate that (a) the good or service is necessary for the institution of higher education to fulfill a core function that directly benefits Texans and (b) the good or service can only be provided by an entity that meets one of the above-listed criteria, then the public institution of higher education may enter into a new contract, contract renewal, or contract extension with such an entity for no more than one year from November 19, 2024, and never thereafter.]

SECTION 2 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:

NOT USED

2.2 MISSION STATEMENT:

With a mission to improve educational and healthcare outcomes for East Texas and beyond, The University of Texas at Tyler (“University”) offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to nearly 10,000 students, both in-person and online. Through its alignment with UT Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas and the opening of the UT Tyler School of Medicine, UT Tyler is serving East Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, UT Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine, and Houston.

2.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE:

The University of Texas at Tyler 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 all related work as described in the construction documents issued as part of this RFP.

2.4 PROJECT PLANNING SCHEDULE:

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 Competitive Sealed Proposal Issued March 9, 2026

· Owner conducts Pre-Submittal Conference March 13, 2026

· Deadline for RFP Questions March 18, 2026

· Anticipated Final Addendum (if necessary) Issued March 20, 2026

· Owner receives Request for Competitive Seal Proposals March 31, 2026

· Owner receives HUB Subcontracting Plan March 31, 2026

· Estimated Owner executes Agreement April 16, 2026

· Estimated Owner issues Notice to Proceed for Construction April 27, 2026

· General Contractor achieves Substantial Completion (Base Bid) August 7, 2026

· General Contractor achieves Final Completion August 21, 2026

SECTION 3 – REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS

Respondents shall carefully read the information contained in the following criteria and submit a complete statement of Proposals to all questions in Section 3 formatted as directed in Section 4. Incomplete Proposals will be considered non-responsive and subject to rejection.

3.1 CRITERIA ONE: Respondent’s Ability To Provide Construction Services

3.1.1 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;

3.1.2 Attach a letter of intent from a surety company indicating your firm’s ability to bond for the entire construction cost of the project. The surety shall acknowledge that the firm may be bonded for each stage/phase of the project, with construction cost of no less than the stated in CRITERIA nine: Respondent’s Pricing and Delivery Proposal. Bonding requirements are set forth in Article 17 of the Agreement and Article V of the Uniform General Conditions.

3.1.3 Identify if your firm is currently for sale or involved in any transaction to expand or to become acquired by another business entity? If so, please explain the impact both in organization and company direction.

3.1.4 Provide details of any past or pending litigation, or claims filed, against your firm that may affect your performance under a Contract with the Owner.

3.1.5 Identify if your firm is currently in default on any loan agreement or financing agreement with any bank, financial institution, or other entity? If so, specify date(s), details, circumstances, and prospects for resolution.

3.1.6 Does any relationship exist by relative, business associate, capital funding agreement, or any other such kinship between your firm and any Owner employee, officer or Regent? If so, please explain.

3.2 CRITERIA TWO: QUALIFICATIONS OF CONSTRUCTION TEAM

3.2.1 Provide resumes of the Respondent’s team that will be directly involved in the Project, including their experience with similar projects, if they are an employee of the Respondent or 3rd party consultant, the number of years with the current employer, and their city(s) of residence. Include as applicable; Project Executives, Corporate Safety Officer / Director, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Expeditors, Project Scheduler, MEP Coordinators, Quality Control Managers/Inspectors, Commissioning Coordinators, Project Safety Coordinators / Assistants, Building Information Model Coordinators / Managers, Key Field Engineers, Labor and Carpentry Foreman, Constructability Reviewers, Sustainability Staff, Procurement Staff, Accounting Staff, HUB Coordinators.

3.2.2 For each team member identified in 3.2.1, provide each individuals current status, and when each team member will be available to provide Construction Services for this Project.

3.2.3 Describe, in graphic and written form, the proposed Project assignments and lines of authority and communication for each team member to be directly involved in the Project. Indicate the estimated percent of time these team members will be involved in the Construction Services.

3.2.4 Identify the Subcontractors included as part of this proposal, including their experience with similar projects, the number of years with the firm, and their city(s) of residence.

3.2.5 Provide resumes of the Project Manager and Superintendent that will be directly involved in the Project for the Subcontractors, including their experience with similar projects, the number of years with the firm, and their city(s) of residence.

3.3 CRITERIA THREE: Respondent’s PERFORMANCE ON PAST REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

3.3.1 Identify and describe the Respondent’s experience with 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, contract delivery method, and description

· Color images

· List proposed team members who worked on project

· Initial and Final construction cost, including change orders

· Final project size in gross square feet

· Type of construction (new, renovation, or expansion)

· Actual Notice To Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Payment dates for Construction Services

· Name of Project Manager (individual responsible to the Owner for the overall success of the project)

· Name of Project Superintendent (individual responsible for coordinating the day to day work)

· 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 and email address.

· Architect/Engineer’s name and representative who served as the day-to-day liaison during construction, including telephone number and email address.

· Length of business relationship with the Owner.

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.

3.4 CRITERIA Four: Respondent’s PAST PERFORMANCE ON U.T. SYSTEM PROJECTS

3.4.1 Identify and describe the Respondent’s experience with providing Construction Services on University of Texas System projects within the last five (5) years.

If the respondent has not previously provided Construction Services for The University of Texas System, 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 3.3.

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

· Project name, location, contract delivery method, and description

· Color images

· List proposed team members who worked on project

· Initial and Final construction cost, including change orders

· Final project size in gross square feet

· Type of construction (new, renovation, or expansion)

· Actual Notice To Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Payment dates for Construction Services

· Name of Project Manager (individual responsible to the Owner for the overall success of the project)

· Name of Project Superintendent (individual responsible for coordinating the day to day work)

· Names of Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Subcontractors

3.5 CRITERIA FIVE: RESPONDENT’S Project PLANNING AND scheduling FOR THIS PROJECT

3.5.1 Provide a Primavera CPM Milestone (CPM) schedule for this Project as described in Owner Project Planning and Scheduling Specification Section 01 32 00 using the Project Planning Schedule in the Part 2.4 of this RFP and identify specific critical process, phases, milestones, approvals, and procurements anticipated. Clearly identify the 10% Total Project Float required during the Construction Phase. State your commitment to this schedule. Schedule shall be submitted as a .xer and a .pdf file.

3.5.2 Describe what you perceive are the critical Construction issues for this Project and state how those have been addressed in the Critical Path Method (CPM) Milestone schedule you have submitted for this Project.

3.5.3 Identify the schedule assumptions that are included in your Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule submitted for this Project.

3.5.4 Describe your plan, if any, for improving the Project schedule provided in Part 2.4 of this RFP for achieving Substantial and Final Completion. In doing so:

3.5.4.1 Respondent shall describe any impact on quality of services, materials or workmanship that may occur.

3.5.4.2 Respondent shall state it understands by submission of its Proposal that any other time durations required of the Project will not be revised.

3.5.1 Describe how you work with the Owner and Project Architect / Engineer and their consultants to identify schedule constraints and what creative solutions you have employed to lessen or eliminate such constraints. Identify any projects listed in response to Section 3.3 and 3.4 of this RFP where this occurred.

3.5.2 Describe your experience with supplementing labor forces for trades that are negatively impacting the project schedule and who bore the cost for the supplemental labor required for schedule recovery. Identify any projects listed in response to Section 3.3 and 3.4 of this RFP where this occurred.

3.5.3 Describe your experience with replacing underperforming subcontractors and what you did to mitigate schedule impacts created by their replacement. Identify any projects listed in response to Section 3.3 and 3.4 of this RFP where this occurred.

3.5.4 Provide three (3) recent examples related your efforts and ability to overcome increased manufacturing lead times and supply chain management issues so that the schedule is maintained.

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

3.5.6 Describe the anticipated steps necessary to maintain operation of the occupied building during construction.

3.6 CRITERIA SIX: RESPONDENT’S EXECUTION PLAN, quality control AND COMMISSIONING prOGRAM FOR THIS PROJECT

3.6.1 Provide your proposed Site Utilization Plans in compliance with Owner’s Special Conditions, Part 3.2, Contractor Site Access and Limits of Construction.

3.6.2 Describe your approach to pre-planning and coordinating inspections and approvals with the Owner’s work force/consultants and other AHJ entities, including but not limited to, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, State Fire Marshall, etc.

3.6.3 Describe your quality control program and address:

3.6.3.1 Your understanding and commitment to Owner Specification Section 01 45 00 Project Quality Control.

3.6.3.2 Methods used to measure and ensure quality control during construction and how you will proactively address non-conforming Work.

3.6.3.3 How you will confirm the Work is compliant with all aspects of the Project requirements and that you have fulfilled all of your obligations as the General Contractor prior to requesting the Owner or its consultant’s participation in inspections, testing, commissioning or development of punch lists.

3.6.4 Describe your plans and processes for vetting of potential Change Proposals for legitimacy, contractual compliance, accuracy, and timeliness prior to notifying the Owner of the potential change and subsequently presenting Change Proposals for Owner review.

3.6.5 Describe how and when you will implement the Owner’s Specification 01 77 00 Project Closeout Procedures.

3.6.6 Describe your understanding of the Owner’s requirement for, Certification of No Asbestos Containing Materials or Work and identify how this will be managed on this Project.

3.6.7 Describe your procedures for implementing industry’s “best practices” as defined by the Construction Industry Institute and similar organizations for:

· Front End Planning

· Establishing and tracking project objectives

· Partnering & Team Building

· Dispute Prevention and Resolution

· Cost tracking

· Change (order) management systems

· Lessons Learned

· Materials Management

· Preparing for and coordinating inspections

· Punch list development, tracking, completion, and secure signoff by various parities

· Total quality management for each phase, including close-out and commissioning.

· Zero Accidents Techniques

3.6.8 Describe your approach to pre-planning and coordinating inspections and approvals with the Owner’s work force and consultants.

3.6.9 Describe how you have maintained security during the construction of an occupied facility listed in Section 3.3 or 3.4 of this RFP.

3.6.10 Describe your experience dealing with congested campuses/site conditions for any project listed in Section 3.3 or 3.4 of this RFP.

3.6.11 Describe your approach for mitigating noise, vibration, moisture transmission into adjacent occupied spaces.

3.6.12 Provide any other details regarding special services, products, advantages, or other benefits offered to the Owner by the Respondent that are included as part of this Proposal. If any of the special services, products, advantages, or other benefits are in “addition to” clearly state which items are an additional service to the Proposal.

3.7 CRITERIA SEVEN: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO MANAGE CONSTRUCTION SAFTY RISKS AND PROJECT safety program FOR THIS PROJECT The vision of the University of Texas System and this Institution is to prevent workplace injuries / incidents on all construction projects. We consider this a core value within our organization and attach maximum importance to this Criteria in the evaluation.

3.7.1 Briefly describe your firm’s approach to anticipating, recognizing, and controlling construction safety risks.

3.7.2 Detail your firm’s Safety Department structure. Identify the highest-ranking person and job title for the Department. Provide the reporting line for the safety professional team member(s) on the construction project.

3.7.3 Describe the safety performance and insurance claims history information and weighting that your firm will or has used in the submission and selection process for subcontractors that will be used on the project. Indicate when/if your firm would perform any work beyond project management.

3.7.4 For all projects that your firm has managed or co-managed in the most recent five (5) year period, list and describe all incidents that reached any of the following levels of severity:

3.7.4.1 Any occupational illness or injury that resulted in any project worker’s death or total/permanent disability.

3.7.4.2 Any occupational illness or injury that resulted in any project worker’s hospital stay of three (3) or more days.

3.7.4.3 Explosion, fire, or water damage that claimed 1% or more of a project’s construction value.

3.7.4.4 Failure, collapse, or overturning of a project structure, scaffold, excavation, crane, or motorized equipment when any project workers were present on the project site.

3.7.5 List any OSHA citations that your firm has been issued during the most recent five (5) year period. Indicate the current status or final outcome for each citation.

3.7.6 Indicate your firm’s North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code used to determine your firm’s Experience Modification Rate (EMR). Provide your annual EMR for each of the most recent five (5) year period.

3.7.7 Indicate your firm’s annual OSHA Recordable Incident (RI) Rate for all work performed for each of the most recent five (5) year period.

3.7.8 Indicate your firm’s annual OSHA Days Away from Work (DAFW) Rate for all work performed for each of the most recent five (5) year period.

3.7.9 Indicate your firm’s annual OSHA Day Away, Restricted, or Transfer (DART) Rate for all work performed for each of the most recent five (5) year period.

3.7.10 Provide the signature of the Respondent’s Corporate Safety Officer / Director attesting to CRIITERIA SEVEN responses.

3.8 CRITERIA EIGHT: RESPONDENT’S Warranty AND Service Support PROGRAM FOR THIS PROJECT

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

3.8.2 Describe how you will measure the quality of service provided to the Owner for this Project.

3.8.3 Provide reference letters from three (3) Owners (other than U.T. System) identified in Sections 3.3 OR 3.4 of the previously issued RFP that describe your response to, and performance on, warranty services AFTER substantial completion.

3.9 CRITERIA nine: Respondent’s Pricing and Delivery Proposal AND EXECUTION OF OFFER

3.9.1 Complete and submit the “Respondent’s Pricing and Delivery Proposal and Execution of Offer” included with the RFP Documents.

SECTION 4 – FORMAT of PROPOSALS

4.1 General Instructions

4.1.1 Proposals shall be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of the respondent's ability to meet the requirements of this RFP. Emphasis shall be on the quality, completeness, clarity of content, responsiveness to the requirements, and an understanding of Owner's needs.

4.1.2 Proposals shall be submitted as three (3) separate documents 1) Qualifications, 2) Pricing and Delivery Proposal with Execution of Offer, 3) VetHUB Subcontracting Plan.

Proposals shall be submitted online using the BonfireHub website currently found at https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com. Submissions by other methods will not be accepted. Browser cookies must be enabled. Respondents should contact Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com for technical questions related to submissions or visit Bonfire’s help forum at https://bonfirehub.zendesk.com/hc.

Submission materials should be prepared in the file formats listed under Requested Information for this opportunity in the Bonfire Portal. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB. Documents should not be embedded within uploaded files, as the embedded files will not be accessible or evaluated.

4.1.3 Respondents shall carefully read the information contained in this RFP and submit a complete response to all requirements and questions as directed. Incomplete Proposals will be considered non-responsive and subject to rejection.

4.1.4 Proposals and any other information submitted by respondents in response to this RFP shall become the property of the Owner.

4.1.5 Proposals that are qualified with conditional clauses, alterations, items not called for in the RFP documents, or irregularities of any kind are subject to rejection by the Owner, at its option.

4.1.6 The Owner makes no representations of any kind that an award will be made as a result of this RFP. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals , waive any formalities or minor technical inconsistencies, or delete any item/requirements from this RFP when deemed to be in Owner's best interest.

4.1.7 Proposals shall consist of answers to questions identified in Section 3 of the RFP. It is not necessary to repeat the question in the Proposals; however, it is essential to reference the question number with the corresponding answer.

4.1.8 Failure to comply with all requirements contained in this Request for Proposals may result in the rejection of the Proposals.

SECTION 5 – PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS:

5.1 DEFINITION: Proposal Documents include the Proposal Requirements and the Contract Documents. The Proposal Requirements consist of the Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals for General Contractor, the Proposal and HSP Form, and other sample proposal and contract forms. The proposed Contract Documents consist of the Form of Agreement between the Owner and Contractor, Performance and Payment Bonds, Uniform General Conditions for Building Construction Contracts, Owner’s Special Conditions with Prevailing Wage Rate Determination, Owner’s Front End Specifications, HUB Utilization Policy (Exhibit ‘H’), other forms and documents identified in the Agreement, Drawings, Specifications, and all Addenda issued prior to receipt of Proposals, and Change Orders issued after execution of the Contract.

5.2 OWNERSHIP AND TEMPORARY USE OF DOCUMENTS: Proposal Documents prepared by the Owner, Project Architect and its consultants, or other consultants retained by the Owner for the Project that describe the Work to be executed are instruments of service and shall remain the property of their authors. Any party accessing or receiving the Proposal Documents shall not use the documents on any other projects nor shall the Proposal Documents be used, altered, disseminated, or transmitted for any other purposes. Regardless of means of receipt or possession Proposal Documents shall not be retained in any form by any party in any location more than 90 calendar days from their original issuance by The University of Texas System, Office of Capital Projects.

5.3 ELECTRONIC Distribution AND RECEIPT: Proposal Documents are provided by the University of Texas System, Office of Capital Projects. By accessing/receiving these documents, the accessor/receiver is confirming to The University of Texas System it is a legal business entity authorized to do business in the State of Texas and is in good standing with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The accessor/receiver further agrees to abide by the Ownership and Temporary Use of Documents provided for in this Request for Proposal.

5.4 PROPOSAL Documents ON FILE:

Proposal Documents are accessible for download https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com.

5.5 ATTACHMENTS:

EXHIBIT A – Standard Agreement Between Owner and Contractor EXHIBIT B – Sample Performance Bond

EXHIBIT C – Sample Payment Bond EXHIBIT D - Campus Map

EXHIBIT E – Policy on Utilization, Historically Underutilized Businesses EXHIBIT F – HSP Quick Checklist

EXHIBIT G- Respondent’s Pricing and Delivery Proposal and Execution of Offer EXHIBIT H – Owner’s Special Conditions with Attachments A, B, & C

EXHIBIT I - 2013 Uniform General Conditions for University of Texas System Building Contracts

EXHIBIT A

Standard Agreement Between Owner and Contractor

(included herein by reference)

EXHIBIT B

Sample Performance Bond

(included herein by reference)

EXHIBIT C

Sample Payment Bond

(included herein by reference)

EXHIBIT D

Campus Map

(included herein by reference)

EXHIBIT E

Policy on Utilization, Historically Underutilized Businesses

(included herein by reference)

EXHIBIT F

HSP Quick Checklist

(included herein by reference)

EXHIBIT G

RESPONDENT’S PRICING AND DELIVERY PROPOSAL

RFP No.:

750-25/26-006 Project Name:

Muntz Library Stair Renovation From:

Respondent’s Name:

Mailing Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Phone Number:

To:

Demi Beckham, CTCD

Construction Contracts Coordinator

Capital Planning & Construction

The University of Texas at Tyler

3900 University Blvd.

Tyler, TX 75799

Having carefully examined the Uniform General Conditions for University of Texas System Building Construction Contracts (UGC), the Plans and Specifications and addenda thereto, as prepared by Fitzpatrick Architects, the Project Architect/Engineer on this Project, as well as the premises and all the conditions affecting the work, the undersigned proposes to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to achieve Substantial Completion of the work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the following sum (Amount shall be shown in both written and figure form. In case of discrepancy between the written amount and the figure, the written amount will govern):

1.1 BASE PROPOSAL COST:

DOLLARS ($

1.1.1 OWNER’S SPECIAL CASH ALLOWANCE: The above Base Proposal Cost includes the following Owner’s Special Cash Allowance(s) for work to be done within this contract under the supervision of the General Contractor and/or the Subcontractors. Each allowance shall be listed on the Contractor's Contract Price Breakdown as a portion of the total contract amount, and each shall be expended only upon direction of the Owner. This is a lump sum amount from which changes are to be paid in accordance with the Changes section of the Uniform General Conditions for University of Texas System Building Construction Contracts. Any unused amount will be deducted from the Contract Price by Change Order.

1.1.1.1 AMOUNT OF CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE (to be included in base proposal cose above): $50,000.00

1.2 ALTERNATE PROPOSALS: The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any Alternate Proposals in the order of its choice. The following amounts may be added to, or deducted from, the Base Proposal Cost identified above.

1.2.1 ALTERNATE PROPOSAL COST No. 1 – First Floor: Replace all base bid RF01 LVT flooring and RB01 rubber base with CT01 ceramic tile flooring and CT02 ceramic tile base.

1.2.2 ALTERNATE PROPOSAL COST No. 2 – Second Floor: Replace all base bid RF01 LVT flooring and RB01 rubber base with CT01 ceramic tile flooring and CT02 ceramic tile base.

1.2.3 ALTERNATE PROPOSAL COST No. 3 – Third and Fourth Floor: Replace all base bid RF01 LVT flooring and RB01 rubber base with CT01 ceramic tile flooring and CT02 ceramic tile base.

1.3 UNIT PRICES FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: The undersigned further agrees that, in case additional work or material is authorized from what is shown in the Contract, the following unit prices shall be used in adjusting the Contract Price. The unit prices include overhead, profit, taxes, etc in accordance with the Changes section of the Uniform General Conditions for University of Texas System Building Construction Contracts. Unit prices to be used for adjusting the Contract Price for less work or material will be 75% of these amounts for the net difference of the total quantities for each type of work.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION MILESTONE SCHEDULE: The undersigned agrees, if awarded the contract, to achieve Substantial Completion of the Work as described in the UGC, the plans and specifications and addenda thereto.

DELIVERY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND TIME PERIODS:

1.5 RFP addenda: Receipt is hereby acknowledged of the following addenda issued by the Point-of-Contact to this Request for Proposals - initial if applicable.

RFP No. 1 ____ RFP No. 2 ____ RFP No. 3 ____ RFP No. 4 ____ RFP No. 5 ____

1.6 TECHNICAL DocumentS addenda: Receipt is hereby acknowledged of the following addenda issued by the Project Architect/Engineer to the Proposal Documents (i.e. drawings and specifications) - initial if applicable.

TDA No. 1 ____ TDA No. 2 ____ TDA No. 3 ____ TDA No. 4 ____ TDA No. 5 ____

1.7 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: The undersigned agrees that, from the compensation otherwise to be paid, the Owner may retain the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) for each calendar day after the Substantial Completion Date that the work remains incomplete, which sum is agreed upon as the proper measure of liquidated damages which the Owner will sustain per diem by the failure of the Undersigned to complete the work at the time stipulated in the Contract. This sum is not construed in any sense as a penalty.

1.8 NOT USED

1.9 Payment and Performance Bonds: The undersigned agrees to execute the Payment and Performance Bonds within ten (10) calendar days, in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, after notification that the offerer has been identified by the Owner as the Respondent with the “best value” Proposal. The bonds shall be in the full contract amount

1.10 AWARD OF CONTRACT AND COMMENCEMENT OF WORK: The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject and all Proposals and to waive proposal irregularities. Proposals shall be valid and not withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of opening thereof. The undersigned agrees the contract to execute the Contract within ten (10) calendar days after notification that the offerer has been identified by the Owner as the Respondent with the “best value” Proposal, and to commence work on or before the commencement date stated by the Owner in a Notice to Proceed; such commencement date shall be ten (10) or more calendar days after the date of the Notice to Proceed. In addition, the undersigned agrees to execute and deliver to the Owner a Certification of Franchise Tax Payment and further agrees to obtain from each subcontractor and supplier and hold for redelivery to the Owner if requested a certification of franchise tax status of such subcontractor or supplier.

1.11 OWNER’S RIGHT: It is understood that the Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Proposals and to waive proposal irregularities. It is further agreed that this Bid shall be valid and not withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of opening thereof.

1.12 The Respondent must complete, sign and return this Pricing and Delivery Proposal as part of their submittal response. The Respondent’s company official(s) who are authorized to commit to such a submittal must sign submittals. Failure to sign and return this form will subject the submittal to disqualification.

Respondent’s Name:

Respondent’s State of Texas Tax Account No.:

(This 11-digit number is mandatory)

If a Corporation:

Respondent’s State of Incorporation:

Respondent’s Charter No:

Identify each person who owns at least 25% of the Respondent’s business entity by name:

(Name)

Submitted and Certified by:

(Respondent’s Name)

(Title)

(Street Address)

(Telephone Number) (City, State, Zip Code)

(Fax Number) (Authorized Signature)

(Date)

1.13 RESPONDENT’S EXECUTION OF OFFER

(See additional signature lines at end of this section) THIS EXECUTION OF OFFER MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED,…