RFB for Physical Education Building Demolition

The University of Texas at Arlington is soliciting bids for the complete demolition and removal of the Physical Education Building, a three-story structure covering approximately 64,365 to 65,405 square feet, along with the adjacent 24,666 square foot outdoor swimming pool and concrete deck. The project requires full removal of all concrete structures, pools, and surrounding hardscapes, with all utilities severed and capped within five feet of the building perimeter by UTA prior to work commencement. The contractor is responsible for the careful protection or removal of designated trees, signage, fencing, handrails, and sidewalks as identified in the site plan or by UTA representatives. Following demolition, the outdoor pool will be backfilled entirely with clean fill material and compacted to specification, and the entire site must be graded to a level, debris-free condition suitable for future development or landscaping. All demolition debris must be hauled off-site with a strong emphasis on recycling and salvaging materials to support UTA’s sustainability goals, and hazardous materials may not be incorporated without prior written approval. The work must comply with environmental standards including the ASBESTOS REINSPECTION SURVEY REPORT and federal and state safety regulations, with all testing performed by accredited laboratories in the presence of UTA representatives. The solicitation, identified as FM2026-006 and posted on June 11, 2026, with a response deadline of July 9, 2026, requires bids to be submitted in person at the J.D. Wetsel Service Center in Arlington, Texas, and explicitly excludes electronic, fax, or telephone submissions. Bidders must submit separate envelopes for the main bid and a required VET-HUB Subcontracting Plan, which, if omitted, results in automatic disqualification. Proposals must include detailed references, a completed Bidder Affirmation, and evidence of prior site examination. The award will be determined based on best value, not solely on lowest price, considering factors such as past performance, vendor reputation, compliance with UTA’s terms, insurance adherence, and impact on Historically Underutilized Business goals. The contract is governed by the University of Texas System’s Uniform General Conditions, superseded only by UTA’s Owner’s Special Conditions and Specifications, and includes binding requirements for prevailing wages, domestic iron and steel compliance, no engagement with sanctioned countries, and adherence to Texas Family Code and Deceptive Trade Practices laws. Bonds are mandatory—performance and payment