EF3. 150 -Shell Office Space Renovation

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking competitive sealed proposals for a General Contractor to perform shell space office renovations at the EF3.150 facility located in Dallas, Texas. The project scope involves transforming existing shell space into 18 private offices, 2 touchdown areas, 1 storage area, and 14 open office spaces. Proposals are due on December 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST, with a public opening via Microsoft Teams on December 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM. A mandatory pre-bid conference and guided site tour will be held on November 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM at 2001 Inwood Road, Dallas, with RSVPs required by November 18, 2025. The contract will be awarded as a lump-sum agreement to the most advantageous respondent, with evaluation criteria weighted at 35% for pricing and delivery, and 65% for qualifications including safety management, construction services ability, team qualifications, past performance, project planning, quality control, and warranty support.

The procurement includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan requirement, mandating that respondents demonstrate commitment to supporting diverse business participation. Contractors must provide a letter of intent from a surety company confirming bonding capacity for the entire construction cost of $600,000. Additional requirements include meeting prevailing wage standards, maintaining workers' compensation insurance, and providing certifications for franchise tax status and child support compliance. The project timeline anticipates contract execution in January 2026, with a Notice to Proceed in the same month, Substantial Completion expected by June 2026, and Final Completion targeted for July 2026. The Owner reserves the right to reject all proposals or divide the project into multiple parts, providing flexibility in the procurement process.