PM-1414 Conner Hall & Greenhouse Roof Replacement

West Texas A&M University (WTAMU), through SSC Services for Education Facilities Services, is procuring roof replacement services for Package B, which encompasses Connor Hall (Building #0521) and the Greenhouse (Building #0618) located in Canyon, Texas. The procurement is designated PM-1414 and requires comprehensive roof replacement work including removal of existing roof systems, installation of insulation and cover boards, application of roofing membranes, and installation or repair of associated metal flashings, coping, and accessories. Deliverables include architectural composition shingles for Connor Hall and polycarbonate panels for the Greenhouses, with all work performed in accordance with NRCA, SMACNA, and ANSI/SPRI standards, HVAC and electrical piping disconnect and reconnection, and gas line testing and certification by a master or licensed plumber. Contractor qualifications require approval as an applicator by the primary coating manufacturer, a minimum of twenty years of roof coatings production experience for the manufacturer, membership in the National Roofing Contractor's Association, submission of completed project references and financial information, and provision of a five-year contractor warranty and ten-year manufacturer's material warranty. Evaluation criteria include total bid cost (51% weight), construction time (10%), technical proposal (24%), litigation and claims history (5%), safety and risk assessment (5%), and quality control (5%). Proposals were due February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM to SSC Service Solutions WTAMU Physical Plant, 2401 Russell Long Blvd., Canyon, TX 79016, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting held February 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM. CS Advantage was ultimately awarded the contract following negotiations, with an approved bid of $695,000.00 and a 90-day construction timeline, although other bidders submitted significantly lower proposals ranging from $142,834.00 to $168,812.39.

A Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is required for this procurement, with monthly HUB Progress Assessment Reports mandated with each pay application, effectively restricting or prioritizing participation by disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The project involves specific technical requirements including fluid-applied, two-layer reflective acrylic coating systems over granulated modified bitumen with precise material specifications (1.5 gallons per square coverage rate, 66 percent solids by weight, 284 psi tensile strength), application temperature restrictions between 42 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit, and prohibitions on application over silicone or fluorocarbon coatings or within twenty-four hours of forecasted rain. The award value for the Package B project is $695,000.00 based on the selected contractor's bid, though initial proposals ranged from approximately $142,834.00 to $695,000.00. Technical questions should be directed to Architect/Engineer Greg Carroll of Armko Industries, Inc., and HUB-related inquiries should be submitted to Bryon McCafferty at WTAMU.