Texas Southern University Roderick R. Paige Building Classroom Repairs

Texas Southern University (TSU) Procurement Services has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #717-26-752 for classroom repair and renovation services in the Roderick R. Paige Education Building. The project scope includes floor leveling repairs in two classrooms and comprehensive interior finish replacements, encompassing flooring, wall finishes, and ceiling systems. Specific deliverables and services required are pre-construction site verification, demolition and removal of existing materials, floor leveling and subfloor preparation, commercial-grade flooring installation, wall preparation and painting using low-VOC products, ceiling tile and grid component replacement, and final cleaning and project closeout. Qualified bidders must demonstrate successful completion of at least three similar projects through provided references and must identify any proposed subcontractors. Evaluation will be based on best value to the University, considering proposed costs, contractor stability and business success, quality and reliability of goods and services, delivery terms, and indicators of probable contractor performance. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the General Services Building, 3443 Blodgett Street, Houston, Texas 77004, Suite 221. All inquiries must be submitted via email to Sceffers Ward (sceffers.ward@tsu.edu) by Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. Bids are due by 11:00 a.m. Central Time on Thursday, June 4, 2026, submitted to TSU Procurement Services, 3100 Cleburne Street, Mack O. Hannah Hall, Suite 333, Houston, Texas 77004, with pricing guaranteed for ninety days from the bid deadline.

Bidders with total bid amounts exceeding $100,000 must submit the State of Texas House Bill 1295 Certificate for Interested Parties unless they are a publicly traded company, and all respondents must certify compliance with Executive Order GA-48 regarding foreign adversary restrictions for higher education institutions. Texas preference for supplies, materials, or equipment and historically underutilized business (HUB) certifications are available if applicable, indicating that small and disadvantaged businesses may have opportunities through set-aside considerations. Submission requirements include one original paper copy, one additional paper copy, and a flash drive copy of the bid response with a detailed price sheet itemizing labor, materials, equipment, installation fees, and all associated costs. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the procurement documents. The specific award value or budget range for this contract is not disclosed in the available documentation, though the requirement for House Bill 1295 certification for bids exceeding $100,000 suggests the project value may reach or exceed that threshold.