Commercial Kitchen and Flooring Improvements - Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment Center

The City of Conroe Parks Department is soliciting competitive sealed proposals (CSP 20260514) for commercial kitchen and flooring improvements at the Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment Center located at 710 Foster Drive, Conroe, Texas. The project encompasses approximately 305 square feet of kitchen improvements and 4,367 square feet of flooring upgrades, including installation of commercial-grade equipment such as a 36-inch gas range, six-burner open stove, gas convection oven, dishwasher, and stainless steel work tables and shelving units; wall relocation of approximately 29 linear feet; installation of approximately 70 linear feet of gas lines; removal and replacement of flooring with commercial-grade waterproof laminate using COREtec Pro Classics VV017 luxury vinyl plank material; replacement of 18 electrical floor covers; and installation of a complete commercial kitchen fire suppression system. Qualified contractors must demonstrate ability and qualifications of professional personnel, financial capability, and a strong safety record measured by Experience Modification Rate. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale based on proposed price (40 points), quality of goods or services (20 points), reputation and past relationship with the City (10 points), time for project completion (10 points), ability and qualifications of professional personnel (10 points), financial capability (5 points), and safety record (5 points). A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the project site, with sealed proposals due electronically through the OpenGov Procurement Portal by Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., where bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Engineering Department, Conroe Municipal Center, 700 Metcalf Street. The contractor shall commence work within fifteen days of receiving the notice to proceed, with substantial completion required within a timeframe to be determined by the vendor and full completion within thirty calendar days thereafter. Questions must be submitted in writing through the OpenGov portal at least 72 hours before the bid due date.

The contract opportunity documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. However, prevailing wage rates apply to the project as a public work under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258, with wage rates currently established at $16.85 per hour for various classifications, which may effectively restrict participation to larger, more established contractors with payroll resources. Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check equal to 10 percent of the bid amount, and upon contract award, the successful proposer must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Additional requirements include workers' compensation insurance meeting Texas statutory requirements for all employees and subcontractors, commercial general liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability insurance with the same limits, and builders risk insurance at 100 percent of project completion value. The contractor must provide a minimum one-year workmanship warranty with manufacturer warranty on flooring and is responsible for all permits, inspections, compliance, material testing, and site cleanup. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day apply for failure to achieve substantial completion by the scheduled date. No budget range or award value is specified in the available documentation.