CSP# 2526-08 Construction Early Childhood Center Classroom Additions

The Gregory-Portland Independent School District is soliciting bids for the construction of early childhood center classroom additions under solicitation number CSP# 2526-08, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the district’s All Purpose Facility in Portland, Texas. Proposals are due by 7:00 PM Central Time on Monday, June 8, 2026, and must be submitted in sealed physical format to the district’s business office at 1200 Broadway Blvd., Portland, TX 78374, with no electronic submissions accepted. The contract is governed by the AIA A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction and does not incorporate Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, making it a state-level public school construction project outside federal procurement rules. The work includes building additions with integrated systems such as a Building Automation System complying with ASHRAE/ANSI 135 (BACnet), NEC, IBC 2021, and other local and state codes, requiring certified personnel and manufacturer-approved installation practices. The evaluation will follow a best value trade-off methodology rather than lowest price technically acceptable, with pricing accounting for 40% of the score, followed by the bidder’s ability to meet district needs (20%), quality of prior service (15%), reputation and experience (15%), and completeness of the proposal packet (10%). Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of business operation, maintain a local office within 75 miles of the site, and hold certified dealer status with relevant equipment manufacturers. All technicians must be certified by manufacturers and industry bodies including BICSI, UL, and STI FIT, while the project team requires a dedicated project manager, an RCDD, and at least two BICSI-certified installers. Cybersecurity requirements mandate firmware updates, password policy enforcement, pre-connection scanning, and coordination with the district’s IT department. Materials must be stored and handled per manufacturer specifications, labeled with legible, durable tags per ASME A13.1 and NFPA 99 standards, and preserved against environmental damage. Substantial completion is targeted for June 20, 2027, with final completion within 30 days thereafter. No contract value is disclosed, and no federal appropriation codes, payment office details, or WAWF/IPP invoicing requirements are specified, though all payment documentation