Mothers Room Renovations

Texas Southern University is soliciting bids for solicitation number 717-27-713 to perform the renovation and conversion of existing spaces across multiple campus buildings into dedicated Mothers Rooms for nursing and lactating mothers. The scope of work includes selective demolition, architectural modifications, installation of new partitions, doors, casework, countertops, and privacy treatments, as well as the installation of plumbing, electrical power, lighting, and data communications. The project spans 14 different locations, including Hannah Hall, Gray Hall, Fairchild, and the Student Recreation Center, among others. Bidders must provide a lump-sum base bid with a detailed cost breakout for each building. The university will award the contract based on a Best Value Standard, evaluating factors such as overall response, adherence to specifications, proposed costs, contractor stability, and past performance. Proposals are due by October 26, 2026, and all inquiries must be submitted to Thomas Britt by October 12, 2026. Awardees must comply with various state and federal regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA standards, the Clean Air Act, and the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Key administrative requirements include the submission of a VETHUB Subcontracting Plan and a Certificate for Interested Parties if the bid exceeds 100,000 dollars. The university maintains the right to terminate the contract with 30 days written notice or 10 days for consistent failure to meet delivery.