John Seally Hospital Emergency Room Building MEP Mitigation

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) is seeking competitive sealed proposals from qualified general contractors for the John Sealy Hospital and Emergency Room Building MEP Mitigation Project, RFP No. 24-002. The project involves relocating essential mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) equipment from the first floors of the John Sealy Hospital and Emergency Room buildings to higher elevations of at least 20 feet above mean sea level. The project is funded by a General Land Office (GLO) grant and must comply with HUD Section 3 requirements. Proposals are due by November 28, 2023, with HUB Subcontracting Plans due by November 29, 2023. A pre-submittal conference and site visit are scheduled for October 10, 2023. The evaluation criteria include pricing, company overview, key personnel and past experience, subcontractor past experience, project management, safety program, quality control, and other considerations.

The project has HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Subcontracting Plan requirements, and the contractor must make a good faith effort to meet the HUD Section 3 requirements, which include directing economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons. The project is located in Galveston County and Galveston City, Texas. No other details are provided regarding set-asides, incumbents, or budget ranges for this state and local contracting opportunity.