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This is a project photograph file related to a Competitive Sealed Proposal issued by the Lone Star College System (LSCS) for roof replacement services at the Center for the Arts Building located at 9191 Barker Cypress Road in Cypress, Texas. The image depicts the high roof center section of the building and serves as visual documentation of the existing roof structure that requires replacement. The project scope encompasses complete removal of the existing gravel-surfaced built-up roof system down to the lightweight insulating concrete deck, repair of any damaged substrate, installation of a new watertight modified bitumen roofing system, and all associated flashing, trim, equipment coordination, permitting, inspections, and closeout documentation. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with a questions deadline of May 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM (CT). Proposals are due May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM (CT), with proposal evaluation scheduled for June 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM (CT). The initial contract term shall not exceed five years and covers the duration of project installation, with work to be completed while the facility remains fully operational.

Proposals will be evaluated using the Best Value method based on five criteria: price (40 points), relevant experience and qualifications (30 points), schedule (10 points), safety program and record (15 points), and financial capability (5 points). The estimated project budget is $2,187,500.00, with pricing required to be held firm for 180 days after bid closing. The project utilizes federal funds and requires full compliance with federal procurement regulations, including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and Clean Air and Water Act compliance. Required submittals include a 10 percent bid bond, proof of current insurance coverage, three project references from similar completed projects, a W-9 form, and a signed Certificate of Interested Parties filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory for contracts exceeding $100,000 and $25,000 respectively, to be filed in the Harris County clerk's office. Contractors must maintain builders risk insurance covering 100 percent of completed project value on a replacement cost basis, along with general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Payments will be made within 45 days of invoice receipt, with the owner retaining five percent retainage until project completion. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are specified, though HUB subcontracting goals apply.