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This is a project photograph file related to a Competitive Sealed Proposal issued by the Lone Star College System for roof replacement services at the Center for the Arts Building in Cypress, Texas. The image depicts the existing roof structure of the ART Building, showing the current gravel-surfaced built-up roof system that will be removed and replaced as part of this project. The photograph serves as supporting documentation for the procurement, providing visual reference of the facility requiring roof replacement and retrofit services. The project scope includes complete removal of the existing roofing 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. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with questions due by May 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM (CT). Proposals are due May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM (CT), followed by a public online bid opening at the same time and proposal evaluation on June 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM (CT). The initial contract term shall not exceed five years and covers the duration of project installation.

The estimated project budget is $2,187,500.00, with pricing evaluated as 40 percent of the total Best Value score. Proposals will also be evaluated based on relevant experience and qualifications (30 points), schedule (10 points), safety program and record (15 points), and financial capability (5 points). Pricing must be held firm for 180 days after bid closing, with payments made within 45 days of invoice receipt and five percent retainage held until project completion. The project utilizes federal funds and requires full compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act provisions, and Clean Air and Water Act compliance. Performance and payment bonds are required and must be filed in the Harris County clerk's office. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are specified, though contractors must comply with Historically Underutilized Business subcontracting goals. 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.