CSP - Chilled Water Heat Exchanger Plate Refurbishment and System Upgrades at Ben Taub Hospital for Harris Health (Estimated Budget - $2,100,000)

The contract entails the refurbishment of chilled water heat exchanger plates and associated system upgrades at Ben Taub Hospital under Harris Health, with an estimated budget of $2.1 million, solicited under number 26/0196 and posted on June 12, 2026, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026. The work requires full scope delivery including all personnel, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals, governed by detailed specifications, drawings, and project manuals accessible through the Euna portal, with performance strictly tied to the issuance of a purchase order and adherence to a defined timeline where time is of the essence. All bids must include a comprehensive technical approach demonstrating understanding of healthcare facility constraints, with evaluation weighted heavily toward pricing at 50%, followed by qualifications, safety, and past performance at 30%, and technical methodology at 20%, with award based on best value rather than low cost alone. Proposals must conform strictly to submission guidelines, including a transmittal letter, detailed experience documentation, and pricing via the Euna Bid Table, and failure to address all required services results in automatic disqualification. Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond or cashier’s check, a 100% performance and payment bond upon award, and maintain insurance coverage meeting Harris Health’s minimum requirements, including workers’ compensation, professional liability, and general liability. The contract mandates MWBE participation of at least 18%, with eligible entities limited to those certified by the City of Houston, State of Texas, Texas Unified Certification Program, or the U.S. Small Business Administration and possessing significant local presence. A Schedule of Values must be submitted within ten days of purchase order issuance, and all work must comply with prevailing wage standards, require certifications for vaccinations and background checks of on-site staff, and adhere to strict confidentiality protocols for patient health information. The contractor is fully liable for indemnification, faces liquidated damages for schedule delays, and must submit certified payroll and lien waivers with invoices, all routed through Harris Health’s accounts payable department with payments due net 30 days after approval. All materials must be new, defect-free, and approved in writing by the Owner or Architect/Engineer, with quality assurance processes verified through mandatory field inspections before permit closure. The project is subject to the Harris Health Facilities Engineering Policies and Procedures, including risk assessments using the ALSM tool and compliance with pre-construction protocols, and requires adherence to federal, state, and