Soundproofing of Music Practice Rooms

The State of Texas, through Texas Southern University (TSU), is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the soundproofing of music practice rooms, a construction and acoustic treatment project. The procurement encompasses approximately 1,200 square feet of work space across multiple rooms (Rooms 212-223) on Level 2, requiring the installation of soundproofing materials and acoustic treatment to reduce noise transmission and improve sound isolation in music practice facilities. The scope of work includes removing and reinstalling 9-foot ceilings, installing gypsum walls to deck, painting walls, providing and installing door stops and door sweeps, installing wall base trim with existing carpet remaining, extending existing wall device boxes for switches and receptacles, fire alarm devices, and other wall-mounted equipment. Specific technical deliverables include acoustical wall panels in maroon color measuring 24 inches by 48 inches with 2-inch thickness, 5/8-inch Type X gypsum board mounted on 3-inch Z-clips with sound attenuation blanket, Armstrong Commercial Optima white acoustical ceiling panels with 0.95 Noise Reduction Coefficient rating, Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice paint (SW 7647), and Pinnacle rubber base trim in 4-inch standard toe configuration. Bidders must demonstrate qualified experience in soundproofing and acoustic treatment installations, comply with all State of Texas procurement laws and regulations, and meet insurance and bonding requirements as specified in the ITB. The evaluation criteria include proposal quality, pricing competitiveness, and demonstrated qualifications to complete the soundproofing work. The ITB was posted on May 21, 2026, with a bid due date of June 4, 2026, providing interested contractors with the timeline for site visits, bidders' conferences, and bid submission.

While the provided documents do not explicitly identify set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder eligibility, the TSU Terms and Conditions establish that all procurement activities comply with State of Texas regulations and federal compliance mandates, including anti-discrimination provisions and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. The terms and conditions do not reference any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this specific project. Bidders are required to quote unit prices with FOB destination, freight prepaid and allowed unless otherwise specified, with bid prices remaining valid for 90 days from the bid opening date. TSU reserves the right to make awards based on low line item bids, low total bids, or any combination serving TSU's best interests, and maintains authority to reject any or all bids. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation. All contractual matters are governed by Texas law with venue fixed in Harris County, Texas, and TSU retains ownership of all work products and property rights resulting from the project completion.