LSCS Montgomery-University Center Roof Replacement

Lone Star College System (LSCS) is requesting proposals for complete roof replacement and associated work at the Montgomery Campus–University Center in Conroe, Texas, under Competitive Sealed Proposal 26-08-05, with proposals due October 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. (CT) and a mandatory pre-proposal site visit on September 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at 3200 College Drive, Conroe, Texas 77384. The project is federally funded and requires compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates, federal debarment and suspension regulations, and federal certifications related to clean air and water acts, Buy America provisions, and anti-lobbying requirements.

The scope encompasses removal of the existing roofing system down to the lightweight insulating concrete deck, repair of existing roof deck as required, installation of a new modified bitumen roofing system, replacement of flashings, coping, wall panels, and counter flashings, installation of polyisocyanurate insulation and cover board, removal and reinstallation of the lightning protection system, removal of abandoned penetrations, utility and equipment modifications to achieve minimum 8-inch flashing heights, installation of walk pads at designated high-traffic areas, and final cleanup. Contractors must provide manufacturer and contractor warranties and submit detailed proposals based on a Base Bid Amount with potential alternates valid for 90 days after bid receipt.

The estimated project budget is $1 million. The contract term is one year from award, automatically renewing annually for two additional one-year terms unless either party provides written notice of intent to change terms at least 60 days before the annual execution date. Award will be determined using the Best Value Method under Texas Government Code Chapter 2269.055. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: price (50 points), relevant project experience and references (20 points), project personnel qualifications (10 points), safety record (10 points), and project-specific planning including weather protection and campus coordination (10 points).

Contractors must submit three references, complete insurance documentation including general liability, workers' compensation, and excess liability coverage, and Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount, with surety companies rated B+ or better by A.M. Best, filed within 10 days of notice of award. Questions are due September 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (CT). Progress payments are established at 90 percent of properly allocable costs with final payment due 31 days after Substantial Completion. Liquidated damages are $500 per day for failure to achieve Substantial Completion by the specified date.