Nabrit Electrical and HVAC Project Services

Texas Southern University is soliciting bids for the Nabrit Electrical and HVAC Improvements Project, identified by solicitation number 717-26-749, to restore critical electrical and HVAC systems in the Nabrit Lobby following the demolition of adjacent laboratory facilities. The work involves re-routing electrical and mechanical services previously supplied through the demolished Nabrit Annex, including replacement of electrical panels, switchgear, underground conduits, lighting systems, hydronic and airside HVAC components, chilled and heating water pumps, variable frequency drives, air handling units, fire alarm restoration, plumbing re-routes, and comprehensive testing, adjusting, balancing, and commissioning services. All work must be performed on-site at TSU’s campus in Houston, Texas, with delivery terms requiring F.O.B. Destination Prepaid & Allowed pricing. Bidders must submit one original paper copy, one paper copy, and one flash drive containing the full proposal, clearly marking the envelope with the offer number and opening date. The solicitation requires compliance with OSHA, UL, FMRC, NEMA, ADA, and Texas Government Code standards, and mandates that all deliverables be new, unused, free from latent defects, and accompanied by manufacturer warranties. Contractors must also adhere to strict ethical and safety requirements, including disclosing any felony criminal convictions, ensuring secure data erasure on equipment with hard drives, affirming compliance with Executive Order GA-48 regarding foreign affiliations, and certifying no employment of former TSU executives in violation of post-employment restrictions. The award will be made on a best value basis under Texas Government Code 2155.074, where purchase price and conformance to specifications are the most significant factors, followed by contractor stability, quality of work, delivery terms, and performance indicators, though no explicit numerical weights are assigned. Offerors must provide a completed pricing sheet and Form 1295 if applicable, along with TSU’s Terms and Conditions and specifications, and must disclose any interested parties with financial stakes in the contract. Responses are due by May 19, 2026, and must be submitted to the TSU Purchasing Department in Hannah Hall, Room 333, or via overnight courier. No contract value is specified, as pricing fields are left blank for bidder completion, and no federal accounting codes or invoicing systems such as WAWF or IPP are referenced. Payment details and contact points for COR/COTR/PCO are not identified in the document, with primary point