Recreation Center Improvements

The City of West University Place is requesting competitive sealed proposals for general contracting services to renovate the Recreation Center located at 4210 Bellaire Boulevard, with proposals due September 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST and public opening and price reading immediately thereafter at 2:05 p.m. CST.

The scope spans two phases of renovation with concurrent occupancy. Phase 1 demolishes offices and lounge areas while constructing a portion of the new cardio and weight room; Phase 2 demolishes the old cardio and weight room and constructs the remaining new cardio and weight room. The contractor must use temporary construction barriers to isolate work zones while maintaining Recreation Center operations throughout both phases. Two add-alternate bids are required: corridor and stair flooring replacement (Add-Alternate No. 1) and suspended pendant lights with acrylic panels above the vestibule (Add-Alternate No. 2), both to be completed in Phase 1. The contractor bears responsibility for fire sprinkler and alarm construction design as deferred submittals; the City will contract separately for materials testing and independent professional services.

The estimated construction budget is approximately $900,000. The work is performed under a lump-sum agreement at the Recreation Center in West University Place, Texas.

Evaluation uses a weighted scoring system: General Company Information and History (5 points), Project Personnel and Experience (25 points), Price Proposal (60 points), and Schedule (10 points), totaling 100 points. The City will negotiate final contract terms with the highest-ranked proposer, proceeding to subsequent ranked firms if negotiations fail. Contract award requires City Council approval, with selection basis documented and made public within seven days of award.

A non-mandatory pre-submittal meeting and site walk were held September 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CST. Questions must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. CST on September 11, 2026.