Texas Southern University Roderick R. Paige Building Classroom Repairs

Texas Southern University is soliciting bids for comprehensive classroom repair and renovation services in the Roderick R. Paige Education Building, with the goal of restoring two designated classrooms to a safe, functional, and aesthetically updated state suitable for academic instruction. The scope of work encompasses full demolition and disposal of existing flooring and ceiling components, floor leveling and subfloor repairs using approved compounds, and the installation of new commercial-grade flooring, acoustical ceiling tiles, wall finishes, and ceiling grid systems. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits, transportation, disposal, and incidentals necessary to complete the project, with pricing required to be firm for ninety days following the bid deadline. All work must comply with OSHA safety standards, ADA requirements, and applicable state and federal environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Bidders must submit a detailed pricing sheet covering each line item, including optional alternates for after-hours work, additional floor repairs, or wall substrate replacement, and must certify that all costs—including overhead, profit, insurance, and compliance fees—are included in their quotes. The solicitation, identified by number 717-26-752 and issued under NAICS Code 238330, requires full responsiveness to all submission requirements, including one original paper bid, one paper copy, and a flash drive copy delivered by the deadline of June 4, 2026, to TSU’s Purchasing Department in Hannah Hall. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for May 19, 2026, and all inquiries must be submitted via email to Sceffers Ward by May 21, 2026. Bidders must also provide at least three references for comparable projects and identify any proposed subcontractors, who must meet the same experience and qualification standards as the primary offeror. Award will be based on the best value determination by Texas Southern University, with primary consideration given to purchase price and conformance with specifications. The university reserves the right to award based on low line item bids, total line item costs, or any other combination it deems most advantageous. Contract terms include strict indemnification obligations requiring the bidder to defend and hold harmless TSU and the State of Texas, liability for damage to government property, and the stipulation that all work products are considered a “work made for hire.” Payment terms follow Texas Government Code Chapter 2251, requiring two itemized invoices with