This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from The University of Texas at Arlington for a blanket order for masonry restoration, brick paver repairs and installation, and facilities waterproofing. Proposals are due by April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on April 16, 2026, at 9:30 AM. The contract will be awarded to the respondent offering the best value. Key evaluation criteria include safety management program, ability to provide construction services, qualifications of the construction team, past performance, project planning and scheduling, quality control, warranty and service support, and pricing proposal. The contract term is initially two years with two optional two-year renewal periods, for a total of six years. The estimated minimum value for the base period is $100,000, with an additional $100,000 for each of the four option period extensions. Payment terms are Net 30 days. Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation, Employers Liability, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and others as specified. The contractor must comply with prevailing wage laws and provide certification of franchise tax status. Background checks are required for all individuals performing services. Asbestos-containing materials must be handled according to strict protocols. Stormwater management and spill prevention plans are also required. Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) subcontracting plan is mandatory. Payment and performance bonds may be required for task orders exceeding certain thresholds.
The submittal deadline for proposals is April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The contract term is initially two years, with options to renew for two successive two-year periods, for a total of six years. The owner may extend the term as necessary to complete work in progress.
The University of Texas at Arlington's standard payment terms are net 30 days, as mandated by the Texas Prompt Payment Act.
Respondents are required to describe their warranty service support philosophy and implementation plan for a task order. They must also provide reference letters from three owners describing their response to and performance on warranty services after substantial completion.
The owner may select the proposal that offers the best value for the institution based on published selection criteria and ranking evaluation. Best value evaluation factors include purchase price, vendor reputation, quality of goods or services, extent to which goods or services meet UTA's needs, vendor's past relationship with UTA, impact on HUB compliance, impact on procurement from persons with disabilities, long-term cost, compliance with terms and conditions, and compliance with insurance requirements.
Respondents must demonstrate their safety management program, ability to provide construction services (including financial capacity and backlog), qualifications of their construction team, past performance on representative projects in Texas, project planning and scheduling capabilities, quality control program, and warranty and service support program.
The notice to proceed for each task order may include an amount to be deducted for each consecutive calendar day after the completion date that work is not completed. This is considered liquidated damages, not a penalty.
A mandatory pre-submittal conference will be held on April 16, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the University of Texas at Arlington, Office of Facilities Management. This may be the only opportunity for potential respondents to ask questions about the proposal and potential project sites before the submittal of proposals.
The dispute resolution process is governed by Texas Government Code, Chapter ****, which outlines procedures for resolving breach of contract claims.
The University believes, in good faith, that the cumulative value of the task orders it will issue will be at least $100,**** for the base period and $100,**** for each of the four option period extensions.
