ESBD_497193_1774989270085_Walkthrough Sign in Sheet.pdf

This is a Walkthrough Sign In Sheet associated with Texas Southern University Procurement Services' solicitation for the removal and replacement of three boilers at university facilities. The project encompasses the complete disconnection, demolition, and removal of two existing Sellers Model S-300-W hot water boilers and one Sellers Model 125HP steam boiler located in the Satellite Plant and New Science Center Building, with installation of three replacement Sellers brand boilers or equivalent models including all associated piping, flue vents, gas systems, electrical components, and a 3-way mixing valve. A mandatory walkthrough was scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the General Services Building located at 3443 Blodgett Street, Houston, Texas 77004, Suite 221, which prospective bidders were required to attend. Bid submissions were due by 11:00 a.m. Central Time on Thursday, April 2, 2026, with questions due by Monday, March 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. noon Central Time. The document itself serves as an attendance record for the mandatory pre-bid walkthrough conference.

The solicitation requires bidders to provide comprehensive pricing including removal costs, equipment costs, installation fees, and all ancillary charges, with prices guaranteed as firm for ninety days from the bid deadline. Award will be made based on best value considering proposed costs, contractor stability and business success, quality and reliability of goods and services, delivery terms, and indicators of probable contractor performance. Respondents must provide detailed references listing at least three previous projects of similar type and magnitude with client contact information. Bidders whose bid exceeds $100,000 must complete and include Form 1295, the Certificate for Interested Parties, unless they are a publicly traded company. The contract includes a 30-day termination right for the University without cause and may be terminated for cause if the contractor fails to provide timely service or quality products. The solicitation permits claims for state procurement preferences including Texas-produced goods, services-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and energy-efficient products.