CSP - Boiler Replacement at Quentin Mease Health Center for Harris Health (Estimated Budget $2, 115, 812)

Harris Health System is conducting a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) procurement for the complete replacement of the boiler system at Quentin Mease Health Center, located at 3601 N. MacGregor Way in Houston, Texas. The project involves removal of existing boilers and installation of three new 2,000,000 BTUH condensing boilers with associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and building control system modifications, with an estimated budget of $2,115,812. Successful contractors must achieve substantial completion within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and maintain a detailed construction schedule using critical path methodology with a minimum 15% total float throughout the project. Key deliverables include shop drawings, product data, submittal documentation, factory testing reports, field startup and commissioning by manufacturer representatives, operator training, record drawings, and complete warranty documentation including 10-year non-prorated warranties on pressure vessels and heat exchangers. Qualified bidders must demonstrate experience with healthcare facility construction, comply with 2021 IBC with City of Houston amendments, 2023 NEC, 2021 UMC, and 2021 UPC codes, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Umbrella/Excess Liability ($1,000,000). The procurement process requires submission of a CSP acknowledgement form signed by an authorized corporate officer, Tax Residence Certification, M/WBE Utilization Plan documentation, and bid security equal to 5% of the total bid amount in the form of either a bid bond or cashier's check. The proposal due date is March 16, 2026, with all submissions made through the Bonfire system, and bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements under Texas Government Code Section 2258, with Harris County Minimum Wage Policy requiring payment of at least $21.65 per hour or applicable prevailing wage rates, whichever is greater.

Harris Health System has established a Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 12% for this project, with bidders required to meet or exceed this goal or provide comprehensive documentation of good faith efforts toward achieving it, including attendance at pre-bid meetings, solicitation of at least ten M/WBEs with at least ten business days notice through at least two methods, and assistance with bonding, financing, equipment, and supplies where appropriate. Certified M/WBE firms must hold current certifications from the City of Houston, State of Texas HUB Program, Texas Unified Certification Program (DBE), or U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) program, maintain a Significant Local Presence in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, or Galveston Counties, and maintain certification status at the time of bid submission. Contractors must comply with Harris Health's Facilities Engineering Policies and Procedures, which mandate pre-construction risk assessments, infection control risk assessment rating of ICRA 2, mandatory contractor training at Harris Health's Learning and Resource Center before badge issuance, and adherence to Texas Medical Center Architectural Standards and NFPA codes. All subcontractors must provide equivalent insurance coverage and maintain Workers Compensation certificates throughout the project duration. The estimated project budget is $2,115,812, with Harris Health System retaining 5% retainage from progress payments until final completion, and liquidated damages assessed at rates specified in the RFP or General Specifications for each day of delay beyond the contract completion date of 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.