Track Resurfacing

Texas Southern University is soliciting bids for the resurfacing of an existing track, with the work requiring repair, leveling, and application of a new synthetic or polyurethane surface to meet NFHS and NCAA standards for lane and event markings. The project involves site preparation, crack filling, patching, application of base and topcoats, precise line striping, and final cleanup with owner inspection, all while ensuring materials are new, unused, and of current production. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price arrangement with a fixed escalation clause allowing for a maximum annual percentage increase to be specified by the bidder. Bidders must submit their proposals in triplicate: one paper original, one paper copy, and one flash drive containing an electronic version, all clearly marked with solicitation number 717-26-755 and opening date, delivered by 5:00 p.m. CDT on May 26, 2026, to the university’s purchasing office in Houston, Texas. The evaluation will follow the Best Value Trade-Off Methodology, prioritizing proposed costs and meeting specifications, while also assessing contractor stability, quality of goods and services, delivery timeline, and overall performance indicators including past performance and financial resources, without assigning numerical weights or adjectival ratings. No Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach will be used. The contractor must deliver materials F.O.B. Destination Prepaid & Allowed, assume responsibility for all freight and risk of loss until delivery, and comply with OSHA, UL, FMRC, and NEMA standards for any electrical components. Special requirements include adherence to Executive Order GA-48 regarding foreign affiliations, felony conviction disclosures, compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, indemnification for intellectual property claims, and assignment of all work product rights to the university. The contractor must also complete and submit a Certificate of Interested Parties if selected for award, and may be subject to audit under Texas Government Code provisions. All invoices must reference the TSU purchase order number and are subject to Texas Chapter 2251 payment procedures, though no specific payment office or electronic invoicing system is identified. No UEI, CAGE code, or socioeconomic certifications are required within the solicitation itself, but Texas state preference rules for HUB or “Produced in Texas” entities may apply through external forms. The work will be performed on the university campus in Houston, and final acceptance will occur upon inspection by TSU representatives confirming conformance with all technical, safety, and