BP048 HVAC - MEP West Zone 3 Package A

Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) is conducting a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) for a comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) system renovation project designated as BP048 HVAC - MEP West Zone 3 Package A. The project encompasses seven campuses: Austin High School, Bowie Middle School, Crockett Middle School, Garcia Middle School, Hodges Bend Middle School, Travis High School, and Walker Station Elementary School. Contractors must provide a turnkey solution involving demolition and replacement of existing MEP equipment and piping, including replacing central station air handling units, VAV terminal units, heating water pumps, and other critical infrastructure components. The evaluation criteria total 100 points, with pricing weighted at 40 points, offeror experience at 19 points, quality of goods/services at 21 points, and additional points for safety record, proposed personnel, financial capability, and small business enterprise commitment. Key procurement dates include a virtual pre-proposal conference on January 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, mandatory campus site walks on January 14, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM CST, and proposal submissions due on February 5, 2026, in three separate packages: Base Bid (Package A) at 2:00 PM, Alternates (Package B) and Small Business Enterprise documents (Package C) at 3:00 PM CST.

The district has established a Small Business Enterprise Program (SBEP) with an annual participation goal of 25 percent for SBEP-eligible contracts valued at $50,000 or greater. Contractors must demonstrate good faith efforts to utilize certified small businesses, with points awarded on a sliding scale based on small business participation percentages. Bidders must have proven experience with K-12 MEP renovation projects completed within the last three to five years, with minimum construction costs of approximately $5,000,000, and must provide customer reference letters. The estimated total construction cost for all seven packages is $5,100,000, with substantial completion required by July 31, 2027. Prevailing wage requirements apply under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258, with hourly rates ranging from $19.81 for laborers/helpers to $39.78 for elevator mechanics. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, performance and payment bonds, and submit all proposals electronically through the FBISD Bonfire e-bidding portal, with hard-copy, faxed, or emailed submissions explicitly prohibited.