CSP - Modernization of Ben Taub Green Elevators for Harris Health (Estimated Budget - $3, 500, 000)

Harris Health System is seeking a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) for the Modernization of Ben Taub Green Elevators, a comprehensive upgrade project located at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas. The procurement involves replacing nearly all components of six passenger elevators (Cars #7-#12), including motors, hoist cables, control systems, lobby indicators, call stations, cab control panels, lighting, and flooring, while maintaining the existing elevator car frames and guide rails. The project requires a licensed elevator contractor with minimum qualifications including five years of experience, $6,000,000 annual revenue, and multiple local maintenance routes. A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for October 20, 2025, with proposal submissions due by November 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT. The evaluation criteria will weight pricing at 50%, with additional points allocated to firm qualifications (15%), project experience (15%), project methodology (10%), safety record (5%), and fiscal/bonding capacity (5%). Harris Health System reserves the right to award to a single or multiple vendors based on best value determination.

The contract includes a 30% Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal, requiring bidders to demonstrate engagement with certified businesses from Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, and Galveston Counties. Eligible M/WBE certifications include City of Houston, Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and SBA 8(a) programs. The estimated project budget is $3,500,000, with a 365-calendar day project timeline and potential liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for project delays. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates, provide performance and payment bonds, and adhere to Harris Health's stringent facilities engineering policies. The project requires comprehensive documentation, including certified payroll records, lien waivers, and compliance with Texas Government Code requirements. Payment terms are Net 30 from invoice approval, and the contractor must provide a comprehensive maintenance program with quarterly reporting on elevator performance and service records.