CSP - Intermediate Distribution Room (IDR) Construction at Ben Taub Hospital for Harris Health (Estimated Budget - $1, 155, 000)

Harris County is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for Intermediate Distribution Room (IDR) construction at Ben Taub Hospital for Harris Health, with proposals due July 6, 2026, and a mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit on June 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT at Ben Taub Hospital (1504 Ben Taub Loop, Houston, Texas 77030). Harris Health has established a 21% Minority/Woman-owned Business Entity (MWBE) utilization goal; bidders must submit a completed M/WBE Utilization Plan with Letters of Intent from each M/WBE subcontractor and current certifications prior to bid submission, with failure to meet the goal or provide sufficient documentation of good faith efforts resulting in bid rejection.

The project involves expanding the existing 810-square-foot data center to 1,987 square feet by converting adjacent restrooms, lockers, and storage rooms and creating three additional Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) rooms per floor. Work encompasses general requirements, concrete finishing, carpentry, doors and hardware, gypsum board and finishes, painting, facility services, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, information technology infrastructure, and security systems. Contractor must comply with Texas Government Code Section 2258 prevailing wage requirements with certified weekly payroll submission; achieve substantial completion within 270 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed with a minimum of 15% total float in the project schedule; provide 100% performance and payment bonds for the full $1,155,000 contract value; and submit a bid bond or cashier's check equal to 5% of the total bid amount. Communications cabling contractors must be single-source providers maintaining warehouse facilities within 75 miles of the project.

The estimated contract budget is $1,155,000. Pricing comprises 50% of the award criteria; qualification, safety, and past performance account for 30%; and technical approach and methodology for 20%. Liquidated damages are assessed at $750 per calendar day for work not completed within the specified timeframe, with 9 calendar days of accommodation for inclement weather. A Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP) administered by Alliant Insurance Services provides mandatory workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and excess liability coverage for enrolled subcontractors; Harris Health bears ROCIP premium costs. Written questions are due June 19, 2026. Board of Trustees approval is anticipated September 9, 2026. The architect is AUTOARCH Architects; the MEP engineer is Wylie Engineering.