West Campus Water Tower Phase III

Texas State University is seeking proposals for the West Campus Water Tower Phase III project through a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) process. The project involves comprehensive rehabilitation of an elevated storage tank on the San Marcos Campus, including abrasive blasting, recoating, code-related upgrades, installation of two 15,000-gallon temporary hydropneumatics tanks, and adding two logos. The procurement will utilize a best value selection method, with evaluation criteria weighted 60% for pricing and delivery proposal and 40% for qualifications. Specific qualification criteria include Respondent's Ability (1%), Construction Team Qualifications (35%), Past Performance on Representative Projects (25%), Past Performance on University Projects (30%), Project Planning (7%), Quality Control (1%), and Safety Program (1%). Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on January 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., written questions due by January 22, 2025, and proposal submissions due February 4, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. CST. The contract is expected to be executed by February 18, 2025, with construction dates to be determined based on long-lead procurement items.

The project includes significant Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting requirements with specific goals across multiple categories: 11.2% for heavy construction, 21.1% for building construction, 32.9% for special trade construction, 23.7% for professional services, 26% for other services, and 21.1% for commodities contracts. Contractors must submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan, with failure to do so potentially resulting in proposal rejection. The total construction cost limitation is set at $1,900,000, and contractors are required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day will be assessed for late completion, and the project requires compliance with Texas prevailing wage requirements for Hays County. Parking arrangements for contractors include options for red restricted permits at $335/year or perimeter parking permits at $115/year, with specific staging area guidelines. The project offers an opportunity for contractors to demonstrate expertise in water infrastructure rehabilitation while meeting stringent subcontracting and performance requirements.