Fire Prop Replacement at NW Campus

Tarrant County College District (TCCD) is soliciting competitive bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25-010, a comprehensive fire props replacement project at the Northwest Fire Service Training Center. The procurement specifically seeks a construction contractor to replace existing gas-fired fire training props and upgrade mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) infrastructure. Key project deliverables include removing existing props, installing new fire training props, performing HVAC modifications, upgrading gas distribution systems, improving electrical power and lighting, and reinforcing or replacing thermal barriers, doors, and windows. The bid submission deadline is Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a virtual initial public conference scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM and a non-mandatory walk-through on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Interested bidders must access additional information through the Bonfire bid portal at https://tccd.bonfirehub.com/, and potential questions can be directed to Construction Purchasing Manager Darren King at darren.king@tccd.edu.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents, the project is located at the Northwest Campus at 4801 Marine Creek Parkway in Fort Worth, TX 76179. The total project budget is estimated at $3.8 million for props and $600,000 for general construction, suggesting a significant investment in modernizing fire service training infrastructure. The project appears to be open to qualified construction contractors with experience in specialized training facility upgrades, mechanical systems installation, and fire training prop construction. No incumbent vendors are identified in the current documentation. The procurement suggests a comprehensive infrastructure renewal project focused on enhancing fire service training capabilities through modern, technologically advanced training props and supporting mechanical systems. Potential bidders should carefully review the full bid documentation and be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise in complex training facility renovations.