Behavioral Health Renovations - Level 06

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler is requesting competitive sealed proposals for a general contractor to perform behavioral health renovations on the sixth floor, 20,000 square feet, with proposals due September 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time and a pre-submittal conference on August 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A VetHUB Subcontracting Plan is required.

The scope encompasses supervision, materials, equipment, and labor for renovations to new behavioral health space on Level 06 in accordance with construction documents provided as part of the RFP. The project is subject to prevailing wage rate requirements and compliance with Texas Governor Executive Order GA-48 regarding foreign adversaries and controlled entities.

The contract will be awarded as a lump-sum agreement based on best value, with approximately 30% of evaluation weight on the Pricing and Delivery Proposal and the remainder on respondent qualifications. A $250,000 contingency allowance is included in the base proposal cost. The selected respondent must provide a letter of intent from a surety company confirming bonding capacity for the entire construction cost and must execute Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of one hundred percent of the contract price within ten calendar days of notification.

Substantial Completion is due April 15, 2027, and Final Completion by April 30, 2027. Liquidated damages are set at $250 per calendar day for each day work remains incomplete after Substantial Completion. The Owner anticipates executing the agreement by September 15, 2026, with Notice to Proceed expected September 11, 2026.

The deadline for requesting clarifications and interpretations is August 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time. Proposals must be submitted online through BonfireHub. VetHUB subcontracting opportunities are identified in selective demolition, sheetrock, sealants, insulation, finishes, general construction, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work.