Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment and Recreation Center Crawlspace Mechanical and Plumbing Improvements

The City of Conroe is soliciting proposals under RFP 2026-1029 for crawlspace mechanical and plumbing improvements at the Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment and Recreation Center, with proposals due November 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement Portal. The current solicitation is Addendum 2 Revision.

The scope addresses groundwater intrusion and elevated humidity in the facility's crawlspace through dehumidification and ventilation upgrades, insulation treatment, sump pump and storm drainage installation, condensate drainage using Schedule 80 CPVC piping, sanitary piping modifications, and associated electrical and controls work. Dehumidifiers are specified as Aprilaire Model E130 or approved equal, alongside motorized outside-air dampers. Pricing is lump-sum across ten line items, including mobilization and project management, testing and startup, and closeout documentation. The contractor must obtain all building permits, inspections, and approvals, with no permit fees charged for work on City property.

Award is based on best value. Evaluation weights are cost at 40 percent, warranties at 20 percent, days to completion at 20 percent, references at 10 percent, and experience and qualifications at 10 percent. The City will issue a blanket purchase order that it may cancel with 30 days written notice for unresolved problems.

Bidders must submit a bid bond or acceptable security equal to ten percent of the base offer amount. Required insurance includes workers' compensation as required by Texas law, employer's liability of $500,000 per occurrence, public liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage, and automobile liability of $200,000 per person and $50,000 per occurrence. Bidders must also certify compliance with suspension and debarment requirements, the human trafficking prohibition, and energy company and Israel boycott certifications under Texas Government Code.