Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #750-25-26-011
General Contractor Sought for Cowan Center Lobby Renovation at University of Texas at Tyler
Posted
April 23, 2026
Respond By
May 18, 2026
Identifier
750-25-26-011
NAICS
236220
The University of Texas at Tyler is seeking a General Contractor for the renovation of the Cowan Center Lobby. - Government Buyer: - The University of Texas System, University of Texas at Tyler, Capital Planning & Construction - Scope of Work: - Complete renovation and improvements to the Cowan Center Lobby - Includes all supervision, materials, equipment, and labor as specified in construction documents - Lump-sum contract awarded based on best value - Allowances included for door hardware ($15,000) and renovation discovery ($150,000) - Products/Services Requested: - General contractor services for lobby renovation (1 project) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Texas Education Code 51.783(d) and Texas state laws - VetHUB subcontracting plan required - Adherence to prevailing wage rates and public information statutes - Specific submittal and evaluation criteria outlined in the RFP - Period of Performance: - Anticipated contract execution in late May, with construction from early June to early September (approx. 3 months) - Locations: - Work performed at The University of Texas at Tyler, 3900 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75799 - Pre-submittal conference at FAC Building, Braithwaite Entrance, Room 1009, same campus address - Architect's office: Fitzpatrick Architects, 110 N. College Ave, Suite 100, Tyler, TX 75702 - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named in the solicitation.
Description
The University of Texas at Tyler is soliciting proposals for supervision, materials, equipment, and labor for renovations and improvements to the Cowan Center Lobby, including all related work as described in the construction documents issued as part of this RFP. The project involves renovations to the Cowan Center Lobby with an estimated value of $2,000,000.00. Proposals must be submitted by May 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The procurement portal for submissions is provided by the University of Texas at Tyler.