Renovation of carri bldg.

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) for the renovation of the Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation (CARRI) building located in Nacogdoches, Texas. The project scope includes modifying the existing roofing system, parking lot improvements, drainage work, and other site improvements to the 19,500 square foot single-story facility. The ITB provides a detailed schedule, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on August 28, 2023, bids due on September 26, 2023, and substantial completion targeted for November 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, and the evaluation will consider the best interest of SFASU, with the university reserving the right to reject any and all bid items.

The ITB includes several bid alternates, such as adding a covered porch area, a new roof at Building "B", deleting certain office renovations, omitting retractable wall panels, using a different roofing membrane, and adding an on-site septic system. The contract is partially funded through federal sources from the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, and it will be subject to applicable federal requirements, including a 22.5% HUB subcontracting goal. The estimated award value or budget range for this project is not explicitly stated in the provided information.