Chemical Fume Hood Inspections and Related Services

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Houston Community College (HCC) system in the state of Texas seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide Chemical Fume Hood and Bio-Hood Inspections and Related Services at various HCC locations. The scope of services includes verifying performance, calibrating laboratory exhaust valves, inspecting and certifying compliance of all chemical fume hoods, repairing or replacing failed components, and providing 24-hour emergency services. Contractors will be required to place certification stickers on applicable fume hoods. HCC has identified 205 fume hoods and biological safety cabinets across 13 buildings that will require these services. The contract term is anticipated to be 2 years with 3 one-year renewal options. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on September 12, 2024, and proposals are due by October 1, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. local time. HCC estimates the annual contract value to be $150,000, though there is no guaranteed annual volume.

HCC encourages participation by certified small businesses and has established a 5% small business subcontracting goal for this project. The RFP outlines HCC's Small Business Development Program and provides instructions for the pricing proposal, evaluation criteria, and other administrative requirements. HCC reserves the right to award separate contracts to multiple contractors. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors for these services.