CUH 4. 219 Microbiology Lab Expansion Phase II (BSL-3)

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is requesting proposals for construction services to renovate and expand laboratory facilities under project CUH 4.219 Microbiology Lab Expansion Phase II (BSL-3), with proposals due September 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CDT and sealed proposals remaining unopened until September 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

The scope involves conversion of an existing Histology Laboratory Open Lab into a Microbiology laboratory with supporting workspace and an AFB BSL-3 laboratory space. Contractors must acknowledge review of extensive project documentation including general conditions, design guidelines, specifications, drawings, addenda, safety requirements, commissioning requirements, and maps prior to bid submission. A VetHUB SP Subcontracting Plan is required.

Evaluation criteria are Safety Management Program, Ability to Provide Construction Services, Qualifications, Past Performance on Projects, Past Performance on UT System Projects, Project Planning and Scheduling, Quality Control and Commissioning, Warranty and Service Support Program, and Pricing and Delivery Schedule. Prospective bidders must submit responses to all criteria, complete a Schedule of Values, provide Scope Narratives and Descriptions, execute the subcontracting plan, complete Supplier Registration, accept or comment on UT Southwestern's Standard Agreement terms, provide proof of non-delinquency in franchise tax payments, and comply with Texas Family Code Section 231.006. Contractors must agree to use standardized payment applications, project administration templates, and change order forms.

The project is classified under multiple construction-related commodity codes spanning specialized public building construction, nonresidential building construction, hospital construction, HVAC construction, and specialized trade construction. Contact Amanda Usrey at Amanda.Usrey@UTSouthwestern.edu or +1 214-648-7038.