MCD (M53) HET HVAC replacement

This state and local contracting opportunity issued by the Texas Department of Transportation and The University of Texas at Austin seeks to procure the replacement of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system for the Hobby-Eberly Telescope located at the McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis, Texas. The scope of work includes the installation of new air-cooled chillers, pumps, air handlers, electrical equipment, controls, supports, and other associated components for the new HVAC system. Respondents must demonstrate their qualifications, construction capabilities, project management competence, safety programs, quality control processes, and ability to provide warranty and service support. The project is located in Jeff Davis County, Texas, and the pricing and delivery proposals will be evaluated on a best value basis with a maximum of 55 out of 100 points. The mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for February 16, 2024, and the site visit is on February 23, 2024, with proposals due on March 4, 2024 and the contract anticipated to be awarded on April 5, 2024.

The contract has a one-year term with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. There are no set-asides identified, and the current incumbent contractor is not specified. The project is funded through the State of Texas, but the specific funding amounts and sources are not provided. The University of Texas at Austin has established a 32.9% Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting goal for this special trade construction contract, and respondents must submit a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan as part of their proposal.