717-27-708, Campuswide Restrooms Renovations - Phase 2

Texas Southern University is requesting bids on campuswide restroom renovations — Phase 2 (ITB 717-27-708) at the R.S. Music Building and Biggers Art Building in Houston, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time and a pre-bid meeting and site walkthrough on September 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Award will be made on best-value basis considering proposed costs, contractor stability and business success, quality and reliability of goods and services, delivery terms, and indicators of probable contractor performance.

The scope encompasses selective demolition, plumbing fixture replacement, toilet accessories, finishes, and reconfiguration of restroom layouts in two buildings located at 3100 Cleburne Street, Houston, Texas 77004. Work includes complete plumbing system installation, HVAC mechanical systems, electrical systems, site protection, accessibility compliance to Texas Accessibility Standards and ADA requirements, and restoration of affected surfaces. The project must comply with the 2020 NFPA 1 Fire Code, 2020 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, and 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code. The contractor must furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, permits, testing, and coordination. The architect of record is Treanor; the MEP engineer is MEPCE.

Bidders must submit one paper original, one paper copy, and a flash drive copy with certification of compliance with Executive Order GA-48 regarding foreign adversary restrictions. Firm pricing must be guaranteed for 90 days from the bid deadline, with escalation specified as a fixed maximum percentage for initial and subsequent contract terms; if not specified, 0% escalation is assumed. Bids exceeding $100,000 must include the State of Texas House Bill 1295 Certificate for Interested Parties unless the bidder is a publicly traded company. Vendors must provide a minimum of three project references of similar type and magnitude. Questions are due September 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time via email to thomas.britt@tsu.edu. The contract includes a 30-day termination right for non-cause and provisions for termination upon 10 days written notice for consistent failure to meet specified delivery.