Texas DIR/ESBD #26PSS001

Construction Administration and Commissioning Services for UT Austin East Mall Water Feature

UT Austin is seeking architect/engineer firms for construction administration and commissioning services for a custom architectural water feature as part of the East Mall Phase I renovation. - Government Buyer: - The University of Texas at Austin, Campus Operations Planning, Design and Construction - Contact: Trina Bickford, Assistant Director, Contracts - Scope of Services: - Construction administration, technical oversight, and commissioning for a non-interactive fountain with advanced controls - Includes review of contractor submittals, site visits, equipment verification, commissioning oversight (PLC logic, lighting, filtration, UV sterilization), operational demonstration, closeout deliverables review, and owner training - Project Details: - Water feature includes arching/vertical nozzles, perimeter weir overflow, VFD-controlled pumps, automated PLC/DMX control systems, filtration, UV, and MEP infrastructure - Estimated project value: $4 million - Requirements: - Firms must have at least 10 years of experience in water feature consulting, design, installation, and commissioning - Compliance with Texas state procurement and VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (service-disabled veteran-owned business participation) - Two-step selection process: qualifications and interviews - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; focus is on professional services - Place of Performance: - The University of Texas at Austin, 1301 East Dean Keeton, FC1, Austin, TX 78722

Description

This solicitation is for construction administration, technical oversight, and commissioning services for an architectural water feature as part of the Capital Improvement Project 102-1501 East Mall Phase I renovation at the University of Texas at Austin. The water feature is a non-interactive architectural fountain with arching/vertical nozzles, lighting, perimeter weir overflow, VFD-controlled pumps, automated PLC/DMX control systems, filtration, UV, and supporting MEP infrastructure, designed according to 100% Construction Documents Division 13 10 00 Water Features. The project requires firms with a minimum of ten years of experience in water feature consulting, design, installation, and commissioning. The solicitation includes a two-step selection process involving qualifications submission and possible interviews.

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