IFB 26-18 Linne Rd Improvement

Houston City College System's Procurement Operations Department is requesting bids for roof replacement and lightning protection at the JB Whitely Building, Central Campus, under IFB 26-18, with bids due June 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. central time. The contract is subject to a 35% small business participation goal applicable to all vendors.

The scope covers complete replacement of approximately 50,858 of 52,525 total square feet of roof area and design and installation of a full-building lightning protection system. Work includes selective removal of existing roofing to base plies, installation of tapered and cricket insulation, gypsum coverboard and multi-ply roofing membrane systems, removal and reconstruction of roof monitor assemblies, raising and replacement of wall and curb flashings and counterflashing systems, installation of new perimeter edge metal systems, extension of roof penetrations, pipe support installation, roof drain restoration, and coordination of MEP disconnections and reconnections. All work must comply with applicable code and produce a fully complete, code-compliant, and warrantable system. Contractors must perform a minimum of 30% of contract work with their own labor force.

The Engineer's Estimated Project Budget is $3 million, with lump-sum base bid submission. The project location is 1301 Alabama Street, Houston, Texas. Manufacturers' roof warranties must include a 20-year full-system warranty with no exclusion for hail up to 2 inches in diameter and wind coverage up to 120 mph, plus a two-year contractor workmanship warranty. A liquidated damages clause of $1,000 per calendar day applies for failure to achieve substantial completion by the project deadline. Bidders must provide a minimum of three verifiable references for similar projects completed within the last three years and demonstrate three years of minimum relevant experience. Performance and Payment Bonds are required if the award exceeds $100,000. The contract is conditioned upon appropriated funds and Board of Trustees approval. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held May 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the building's front lobby. Written questions are due May 29, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. A virtual bid opening will be held June 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST via MS Teams, with Board recommendation and approval anticipated for August 2026.