Modular Warehouse Office

The City of Lubbock, Texas has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 25-18457-KM) for a 20' x 20' modular warehouse office to be installed in a new construction project. The procurement seeks a comprehensive modular office with specific architectural and technological specifications, including 9' minimum wall height, vinyl gypsum panels with polystyrene core, a 3' x 7' steel door with glass, and a 4' x 3' window. The office must include LED lighting, 9 20A outlets, 9 CAT 5 data ports, and a 230V HVAC unit with a minimum 10,000 BTU cooling capacity. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held virtually on January 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., with sealed bids due by January 14, 2025, before 3:00 P.M. Bids can be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal or physically to the Purchasing and Contract Management Department. The City will evaluate bids based on multiple criteria including price, reputation, quality, extent to which goods/services meet needs, past relationship with the City, impact on HUB compliance, and total long-term cost.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents indicate a potential preference for local bidders within 5% of the lowest bid for contracts under $500,000. No specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are noted in the provided documentation. The procurement requires detailed construction materials including galvanized steel floor tracks, corner posts, fire and sound panels, 22-gauge ribbed steel roof deck, pre-painted wire-hung metal grid ceiling, and plug-and-play electrical components meeting National Electrical Codes. No specific budget range or contract value is provided in the bid documents. The modular office must meet comprehensive structural and electrical standards, with all components required to comply with relevant national codes and safety regulations. Although no insurance requirements are specified for this procurement, vendors should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with technical specifications and quality standards outlined in the bid documents.