ESBD_546114_1786117496058_717-26-768, Addendum 2, attachments A, B and C.doc

This is an Addendum 2 to Invitation to Bid (ITB) #717-26-768 issued by Texas Southern University's Procurement Services for Campuswide Restrooms Renovations, Phase 2. The addendum modifies the original ITB #717-26-760 and incorporates three additional attachments (A, B, and C) that must be included in all bid submissions. Per the related contract opportunity details, bids are due August 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site walkthrough scheduled for August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the General Services Building, 3443 Blodgett Street, Houston, Texas. The scope of work encompasses maintenance, inspection, and repair services for a four-cell cooling tower basin including drainage, sediment removal, internal wall inspection, and repairs, along with inspection and maintenance of cooling tower mechanical components including an Amarillo Gear Model 1008 gearbox, Baldor 405T 100HP motor, Hudson 18KW-7 fan, Rexnord coupling, and filtration systems. Bidders must also inspect PVC and FRP fill supports, drift eliminator systems, and hot water distribution systems, and provide repair cost estimates.

Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination Prepaid and Allowed with firm pricing guaranteed for 90 days from the bid deadline. Contractors must certify a fixed, maximum percentage of escalation for both initial and subsequent contract terms. Bids exceeding $100,000 require submission of the State of Texas House Bill 1295 Certificate for Interested Parties unless the bidder is publicly traded, and Executive Order GA-48 compliance certification is mandatory. Respondents must submit at least three references demonstrating successful completion of similar projects. Texas Southern University will evaluate bids using the Best Value Standard, considering proposed costs, contractor business stability and success, quality and reliability of goods and services, delivery terms, and indicators of probable contractor performance. All bids must include one original paper copy, one additional paper copy, and a flash drive copy. Questions must be submitted to Thomas Britt at thomas.britt@tsu.edu by August 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. noon Central Time.