Architectural and Engineering Services for Data Center MEP Updates

Tarrant County College District (TCCD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25-037 for a comprehensive Paint Booth Replacement project located at South Campus. The procurement seeks architectural and engineering services to complete a full demolition and replacement of an existing welded wire partition and paint booth, which involves extensive modifications to multiple building systems. Key project deliverables include installing a new paint booth, updating intake and exhaust ductwork, and modifying gas, power, data, fire sprinklers, fire alarm, and compressed air systems to ensure full code compliance. The bid submission deadline is set for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, with a virtual initial public conference scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM and a non-mandatory walk-through on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Additional scope elements include replacing the electrical panel serving the paint booth, modifying an adjacent topping slab, and installing guard rails as specified in project drawings. Interested bidders can access detailed information through TCCD's Bonfirehub bid portal, with Darren King, Construction Purchasing Manager, serving as the primary point of contact.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise in facility modification and systems integration. The project requires comprehensive engineering and architectural capabilities to successfully execute the paint booth replacement and associated infrastructure updates. Interested firms will need to provide evidence of relevant experience in similar educational or institutional facility renovation projects. The point of contact, Darren King, can be reached at darren.king@tccd.edu for additional inquiries or clarifications regarding the bid requirements. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant capital investment in facility modernization and systems upgrade.