Texas Tech University seeks competitive sealed proposals for construction of the NRHC Red Steagall Institute in Lubbock, TX. Project includes a 28,740 SF institute with exhibit galleries, workshops, recording studio, catering kitchen, exterior performance and dining areas. Proposals due October 5, 2026, 3:00 PM CT via Trimble Unity Construct portal. Preproposal conference and site visit on September 17, 2026. Written inquiries due September 23, 2026. Performance and payment bonds required. Liquidated damages for delays. VetHub subcontracting plan required. Best value selection criteria.
Expected construction completion is June 2028. The time for completion is an essential element, and liquidated damages apply for delays beyond substantial and final completion dates. expected construction completion: june 2028
Monthly construction payment applications are submitted to Texas Tech and design professionals for approval. Final application must be notarized and signed by design professionals. monthly construction payment applications to be submitted simultaneously to texas tech and design professionals
Contractor must provide post-construction follow-up for the duration of the longest warranty period and maintain a warranty log. provide postconstruction followup for the duration of the longest warranty period by a contractor on the project
Texas Tech will rank proposers in order of best value based on published selection criteria. texas tech will rank the proposers in the order that they provide best value for texas tech based on the published selection criteria
Proposers must be qualified contractors and submit information on experience, project team, and past projects. proposer certifies they are a qualified contractor
Liquidated damages are withheld for each calendar day work remains incomplete beyond substantial and final completion dates. texas tech will withhold from the successful proposer, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, the sum as designated in the proposal
A preproposal conference and site visit is scheduled for September 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT. preproposal conference and site visit thursday, september 17, 2026, 2: 00 pm ct
Written inquiries are due September 23, 2026, 1:00 PM CT. written inquiries due wednesday, september 23, 2026, 1: 00 pm
Proposals without signed proposal form, execution of offer, and VetHub subcontracting plan will be disqualified. proposals submitted without a signed proposal form, proposers execution of offer, and vethub subcontracting plan will be disqualified
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