Water Leak Detection & Repair Services

Texas Southern University (TSU) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #717-25-743 for Water Leak Detection & Repair Services, targeting comprehensive underground leak detection and piping repair of campus process lines. The project specifically involves inspecting and repairing approximately 1,000 linear feet of piping, including removal and replacement of four valves (two 10" chilled water and two 6" hot water lines) located in the Valve Vault. The work is critical due to extensive corrosion and wear affecting multiple campus buildings in the West End, including the RS Music Building, Biggers Art, New Science Center, Technology Building, and H&PE Arena. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, supervision, technical staff, and management required to complete the project, with no change orders permitted. A pre-submittal/walkthrough conference is scheduled for July 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with the bid deadline set for July 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. Bidders must provide a flat fee for leak detection services and minimum and maximum fees for leak repairs. TSU will evaluate bids using the Best Value Standard, considering proposed costs, contractor stability, service quality, delivery terms, and past performance.

The ITB includes specific requirements for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) Subcontracting Plan for bids over $100,000, indicating potential set-aside or participation goals for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with various state and federal legal requirements, including maintaining a drug-free workplace, verifying employee eligibility through E-Verify, and ensuring technology accessibility. The university may consider multiple vendor awards, suggesting potential for partial or split contract allocations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project and the requirement for detailed technical capabilities suggest a significant investment in infrastructure repair. The contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty on work, equipment, and materials, and demonstrate capability to coordinate services to minimize campus disruption. Additional vendor requirements include strict ethical standards, compliance with anti-boycott provisions, and adherence to environmental recycling programs. The procurement process emphasizes not just cost, but also technical competence, reliability, and alignment with university standards.