Roof Replacement and Lightning Protection, Fine Arts Bldg., Central Campus

Houston City College is soliciting bids for the complete roof replacement and lightning protection project at the Fine Arts Building on its Central Campus, with submissions due by 2:00 p.m. Central Time on June 18, 2026. The solicitation, identified as IFB 26-19, requires bidders to remove the existing roofing system down to the lightweight concrete deck, repair any damaged areas, and install a new turnkey system including a mechanically attached base sheet, multiple layers of polyisocyanurate and tapered insulation to meet minimum R-value requirements, new insulated standing-seam metal roof panels, raised flashings, clerestory window framing, overflow scuppers, and proper drainage components. The work must comply with manufacturer standards and applicable codes, and the contractor must provide a 20-year Manufacturer’s NDL warranty covering wind up to 120 mph and hail up to 2 inches, along with a 2-year workmanship warranty. All deliverables must include as-built documentation, permit acquisition, inspection coordination, and daily site cleanup. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology under Texas Government Code Section 2269, where the lowest-priced bidder who is both responsive and responsible will be selected, with no trade-offs allowed between price and technical factors. Bidders must submit electronic proposals solely through the Bonfire portal in non-editable PDF format with original signatures and must include mandatory attachments such as Bidder’s Certifications, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Financial Interests Disclosure, Insurance Requirements, and the Small Business Unavailability Certificate. Bidders are required to identify their project manager and demonstrate compliance with a 35% small business subcontracting goal, including documentation of past experience working with small businesses and a clear plan for soliciting and managing them. The prime contractor must perform at least 30% of the work using its own labor force. All proposals must be accompanied by a one-page cover letter summarizing the firm’s history, legal structure, Texas operations, and principal business lines. The contract award is contingent on available appropriated funds and Board of Trustees approval, with payment processed electronically to accounts.payable@hccs.edu upon issuance of a purchase order. Site visits are scheduled, and bidders must confirm their financial responsibility, tax compliance, and absence of federal debt delinquencies. The estimated project budget is $1,500,000, though no line-item pricing or contract options