RFP 735-2026-4431 Tunnel Surface Improvement Project

Midwestern State University has issued solicitation RFP 735-2026-4431 for the Tunnel Surface Improvement Project, with a response deadline of November 12, 2026. This construction project requires the contractor to perform surface improvements in accordance with MSU Construction Standards and the Texas Tech University System 2010 Uniform General Conditions. Mandatory requirements for respondents include providing documentation of knowledge regarding local building codes, a detailed supply schedule with lead times, and three professional references from comparable projects. The project is subject to strict safety and legal compliance, including OSHA trench safety provisions for excavations, Section 508 accessibility requirements, FERPA privacy standards, and various Texas state codes regarding firearm entity discrimination and COVID-19 vaccination policies. The contract is governed by Texas law, with venue and governing law established per Texas Education Code Section 109.005. Financial protections are required based on project value, including a 5 percent bid deposit and payment bond for responses of 25,000 dollars or more, and a performance bond for those 100,000 dollars or more. Payments are processed net thirty days via electronic means, requiring a valid purchase order for compliance. All deliverables must be new and in first class condition, with the university retaining the right to inspect and approve all services. Submissions are highly preferred electronically, though physical copies must include one original bound response and one USB drive.