CSP - Radiographic X-Ray Room Renovation at Multiple Clinics for Harris Health (Estimated Budget - $850, 000)

Harris County and Harris Health System are seeking competitive sealed proposals (CSP) for a comprehensive radiographic X-ray room renovation project spanning multiple health clinics in the Houston metropolitan area. The project involves renovation of radiology rooms at three specific health centers: Gulfgate Health Center, Settegast Health Center, and Strawberry Health Center, with work classified as an Alteration-Level 2 under the 2021 International Existing Building Code. Renovation scopes include interior partitions, mechanical and electrical upgrades, plumbing modifications, and equipment replacement, with each facility experiencing slight variations in square footage impacted. The project requires strict compliance with multiple building codes, including the 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Fire Code, 2023 National Electric Code, and 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards. The solicitation was posted on November 21, 2025, with proposals due on January 5, 2026, and contractors must submit comprehensive documentation including detailed construction schedules, shop drawings, and compliance certifications. Contractors will be expected to maintain ongoing healthcare facility operations without interruption and complete the project within 365 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed.

The procurement includes a mandatory 20% Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal, with only certified businesses having established significant local presence in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, and Galveston Counties eligible for goal calculation. Certified M/WBE entities can be recognized through certifications from the City of Houston, Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program, Texas Unified Certification Program, and U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) program. Contractors must provide a detailed M/WBE Utilization Plan, including signed commitment forms and Letters of Intent for each subcontractor, with M/WBE firms required to perform at least 30% of their contracted work using their own workforce. The estimated project budget is $850,000, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for failure to complete work within the specified timeframe. Additional requirements include comprehensive insurance coverage, workers' compensation compliance, prevailing wage rate adherence, and submission of performance and payment bonds. Contractors must also meet extensive documentation requirements, including certified payroll submissions, tax residency certifications, and compliance with Harris Health System's extensive facilities engineering policies and procedures.