Texas Southern University (TSU) Library Learning Center Study Rooms Renovation

Texas Southern University is requesting bids on architectural and engineering services for the Library Learning Center Study Rooms Renovation, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time, and a pre-bid meeting and site walkthrough scheduled for July 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the General Services Building, Suite 221, 3443 Blodgett Street, Houston.

The scope covers design and construction administration for approximately six new study rooms on Level 3 and twelve new study rooms on Level 4 at 3100 Cleburne Street, Houston, involving renovation of approximately 1,410 square feet of casual study areas into collaborative study spaces. Services include architectural design, interior design and furniture coordination, audiovisual and information technology design, mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering, construction documents development, construction administration through project closeout, and reimbursable expenses (estimated not to exceed $500). The project timeline spans eleven weeks: three weeks for construction documents, two weeks for quality assurance and permitting review, two weeks for TSU authority review, three weeks for construction administration (including three site visits), and one week for closeout.

Pricing shall be submitted as a lump sum with itemized line items covering each service category, plus optional hourly rates for additional services. Firm pricing must be guaranteed for ninety days from the bid deadline. A VETHUB Subcontracting Plan is required with subcontracting opportunities deemed probable. Award will be made on a best value standard per Texas Government Code Section 2155.074, considering proposed costs, contractor stability and business success, service quality and reliability, delivery terms, and indicators of probable contractor performance.

Bidders must be licensed to perform work in Texas, demonstrate experience with occupied building renovations, and maintain all required insurance and bonding. Bids exceeding $100,000 require submission of a Texas House Bill 1295 Certificate for Interested Parties unless the bidder is publicly traded. Respondents must certify compliance with Executive Order GA-48 regarding foreign adversary restrictions. Questions are due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, with written responses posted by August 5. Bidders must submit one paper original, one paper copy, and a flash drive copy to TSU Procurement Services, Hannah Hall Room 333, or via overnight mail.