Y Loop and K Courtyard Direct Buried Pipe

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is requesting proposals for construction services to replace thermal energy distribution systems from the South Thermal Energy Plant to the Y Building and within the K-Building Courtyard under RFP FY2026-RFP-HC-00241, with proposals due September 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CDT. Attendance at a pre-bid site walk was mandatory.

Contractors must comply with UT System's Uniform General Conditions, applicable wage determinations, and the University's environmental and fire safety policies. Bidders must confirm they are not delinquent in franchise tax payments and are not ineligible under Texas Family Code Section 231.006. A VetHUB Subcontracting Plan is required.

The scope encompasses replacement of direct buried pipe systems serving thermal distribution from the South Thermal Energy Plant to the Y Building and K-Building Courtyard. Project documentation includes drawings and specifications dated March 19, 2021, two addenda, campus maps, and owner's site plans. Specifications address safety, quality control, commissioning, scheduling, and stormwater management. Contractors must integrate with existing UT System infrastructure and comply with the University's environmental and fire safety policies.

Evaluation criteria include nine components: safety management programs, ability to provide construction services, contractor qualifications, past performance on general projects and UT System projects specifically, project planning and scheduling, quality control and commissioning capabilities, warranty and service support programs, and pricing with delivery schedule. The RFP encompasses multiple construction service categories, including specialized public building construction, HVAC construction and maintenance, plumbing construction, and heavy construction services.

The RFP opened August 20, 2026. Questions and inquiries should be directed to Amanda Usrey at Amanda.Usrey@UTSouthwestern.edu or +1 214-648-7038.