Water Treatment Services

Texas Southern University (TSU), located in Harris County, Texas, is seeking a single qualified vendor to provide water treatment services for its utility water systems, including the central plant, thermal satellite plant, general services building, and various other buildings on campus. The 3-year contract requires the selected vendor to perform initial system cleanup, provide chemical treatment, deliver salt, conduct bi-weekly system monitoring and reporting, and coordinate with other service providers. Bids are due by 11:00 a.m. Central Time on September 4, 2024, and will be evaluated based on factors such as price, contractor stability and experience, and quality of goods and services. The university has determined that subcontracting opportunities exist, so bidders over $100,000 must submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan. TSU reserves the right to terminate the contract for failure to meet specified delivery or quality requirements, and payments will be invoiced to the Science & Technology and Facilities departments.

The solicitation specifies that pricing must remain firm for 90 days, and TSU may extend the contract up to three months at its discretion. While an incumbent vendor is not identified, the university has noted that subcontracting opportunities are available, which may benefit disadvantaged enterprises. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the ITB indicates that TSU will award the contract to the bidder offering the best value, which suggests a competitive procurement process with the potential for a significant contract award.