RFP769-26-1018AW - JOC for Asbestos Abatement Services

The University of North Texas System (UNTS) is seeking qualified vendors to enter into a Job Order Contracting (JOC) agreement for Asbestos Abatement Services under solicitation RFP769-26-1018AW, with proposals due by July 15, 2026. This contract, governed by Texas Education Code sections 51.784 and 51.9335, will serve multiple UNTS institutions including the University of North Texas, UNT Health Fort Worth, UNT at Dallas, and UNT at Frisco, providing on-demand asbestos removal services across campus buildings. The contract is structured as a fixed-price, multi-year arrangement based on standardized unit prices (coefficients) derived from RS Means Data by Gordian, with pricing determined through proposed multipliers for standard hours, non-standard hours, and non-pre-priced tasks. The total contract value, including all potential renewals, is capped at $7 million. The initial term begins October 1, 2026, for 36 months, with two optional one-year renewal periods, allowing for a potential extension of up to 24 months or until the funding cap is reached. Proposers must hold valid Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licensing and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations including EPA, OSHA, and TDLR standards. All work must adhere to strict safety and documentation protocols, including proper packaging of asbestos waste in drums and submission of notarized certifications verifying non-asbestos materials. Vendors must demonstrate qualifications, experience, capacity, past performance, and responsibility through detailed submissions, with pass/fail gates requiring current TDLR registration. Evaluation will be based on a best-value determination, weighing pricing, qualifications, and performance without fixed point weights. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating Asbestos Abatement Liability Insurance, General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Automobile, Builder’s Risk, and a $2 million Umbrella policy, with performance and payment bonds required for contracts exceeding $100,000 and $25,000 respectively. Contractors must also comply with Buy America provisions, prevailing wage schedules, and submit certified payroll records on Form WH-347. A HUB subcontracting plan is required, with vendors must disclose HUB participation percentages verified through the State’s Centralized Master Bidders List. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the UNTS Jagger portal using Chrome