Renovation of an educational facility in Galveston, Texas. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

As of August 13, 2019, construction has begun and is still underway. A general contractor has been selected, and construction is in process. Sub-contracting opportunities exist on the project, however individual trades have not been specified. Renovations of Medical Research Building 1st floor space to house a new Cryo Electron Microscope. The construction needs to be complete in 2 phases. (1) All demo, build back and installation of temporary air for the microscope room to be complete by 10/12/2018. This will enable the equipment to be moved into the space. (2) Close up the microscope room and complete construction by December 12, 2018. The work will be awarded under a lump sum contract to the respondent offering the best value to UTMB, according to the process and selection criteria state in the RFP Document (ref. Section 3 of the RFP Document). The successful respondent will be required to enter into an Agreement with UTMB. Following Contract award, the Contractor will attend a preconstruction conference. UTMB reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Respondents are advised that all surrounding the UTMB campus buildings are paid parking. Respondent must allow time to obtain parking and arrive at the conference on time. The meeting shall begin promptly at the time specified. UTMB encourages and supports the participation of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) in responding to this RFP. In accordance with Texas Government Code 2161, each state agency, including UTMB, is required to make a good faith effort to assist HUBs in competing for, and receiving, contracts awarded by the agency. UTMB has reviewed this RFP in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code (Title 34, Part 1, Chapter 20, Subchapter D, Rule 20.285) and has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable under this solicitation. Accordingly, a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) is required as a part of your proposal. The HSP shall be developed and administered in accordance with the UTMB Policy on Utilization of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) (ref. RFP Document; Section 1, Subsection 1.10 and Exhibit H). Respondent must complete and submit the HUB Subcontracting Plan, as a part of your Proposal. Failure to do so will result in your Proposal being disqualified. The HSP shall be submitted within twenty-four (24) hours (one business day) of the due date of the proposals as specified above and shall be submitted in accordance with the submittal instructions specified in Section 1, Subsection 1.5 of the RFP Documents. If you have any questions or need assistance with the HUB Plan please contact UTMB's Manager of Supplier Diversity Programs/HUB Program Coordinator at 409-266-1094 or email at klgross@utmb.edu Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum wage rates prescribed in Attached A and B of the Owners Special Conditions of the RFP Documents must be paid on this project.