Facility Operation and Utility Complex (BEC and MEP) - Baylor University

Baylor University in Waco, Texas is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified and experienced firms to provide facility operations and maintenance services related to the Baylor Energy Complex (BEC) and campus-wide Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) services. The scope of work includes operating and maintaining the BEC facility and providing comprehensive MEP maintenance, repair, and operations support across the Baylor University campus located in McLennan County and the City of Waco. Key deliverables include achieving specific APPA service level standards, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensuring operational reliability and cost efficiency. The RFP has a pre-proposal meeting on August 14, 2023 and a proposal due date of September 14, 2023, with the contract term expected to be five years with potential one-year renewal options.

The RFP indicates the University is committed to a diverse supplier base and will consider the proposer's ability to meet supplier diversity goals. The current provider has been in place for over 20 years, and the University is seeking to improve service quality, operational reliability, and cost efficiency through this competitive procurement. The RFP does not specify a budget amount, but indicates the University currently spends approximately $17 million annually on BEC services, MEP services, and facility maintenance services. The RFP does not mention any set-asides or incumbent vendors, but the University is open to considering alternate proposals and innovative approaches from qualified firms.