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This is a photograph of the roof structure on the south side of the Art (ART) High building, related to a Competitive Sealed Proposal issued by the Lone Star College System for roof replacement services at the Center for the Arts Building located at 9191 Barker Cypress Road in Cypress, Texas. The image shows the existing gravel-surfaced built-up roof system that will be completely removed and replaced as part of this project. 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 public online bid opening at the same time and 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 while the facility remains fully operational.

The project scope requires complete roof replacement and retrofit services, including full removal of the existing roof system down to the lightweight insulating concrete deck, repair of damaged substrate, installation of a new watertight modified bitumen roofing system, and all associated flashing, trim, equipment coordination, permitting, inspections, and closeout documentation. The estimated project budget is $2,187,500.00, with pricing required to be held firm for 180 days after bid closing. Proposals will be evaluated using the Best Value method based on price (40 points), relevant experience/qualifications/reputation/quality (30 points), schedule (10 points), safety program and record (15 points), and financial capability (5 points). The project utilizes federal funds and requires full compliance with federal procurement regulations, including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act provisions, and Clean Air and Water Act compliance. Required submittals include a 10 percent bid bond, proof of current insurance coverage, three project references, a completed W-9 form, and a signed Certificate of Interested Parties filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. Performance and payment bonds are required to be filed in the Harris County clerk's office, along with builders risk insurance covering 100 percent of completed project value. Payments will be made within 45 days of invoice receipt, with the owner retaining five percent retainage until project completion.