Building Automation System Upgrade (BAS) for Administration Building

Collin County is soliciting sealed bids for solicitation number 2027-028 to perform a Building Automation System (BAS) upgrade for its Administration Building in McKinney, Texas. The project scope involves providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to upgrade the BAS network, specifically replacing existing Honeywell X50 controllers with Honeywell XL controllers and replacing R2 Jaces with Jace 8000 units. The estimated construction cost for this project is 450,000 dollars. Bids must be submitted via the OpenGov portal or delivered to the Collin County Purchasing Department by December 17, 2026. To avoid rejection, bidders must provide bid security in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond for at least five percent of the total bid. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsible bidder based on factors including technical compliance, purchase price, bidder qualifications, and the contractor's reputation. Awarded contractors must provide performance, payment, and one-year maintenance bonds within ten days of the award, with the performance bond totaling 100 percent of the contract price. Work must commence within ten days of the purchase order and adhere to the North Central Texas Council of Governments Standard Specifications and the Collin County BAS System Specifications Book. Key requirements include strict adherence to packaging and labeling standards for equipment, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and payment of prevailing wage rates per the Texas Government Code. Final acceptance is contingent upon the owner's review and the contractor's successful commissioning of control operations.