Texas DIR/ESBD #26DBL001

UT Austin Solicits Contractors for ECJ Hall Roof Replacement and Structural Repairs

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking qualified contractors for a major roof replacement and structural repair project at Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall (ECJ): - Government buyer: University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) - Project scope: - Complete removal of the existing roofing assembly down to the structural deck - Installation of a new high-performance roofing system - Structural remediation of the mechanical penthouse to address deficiencies and ensure long-term building envelope integrity - Project is strategically phased to align with ongoing laboratory renovations and mechanical shaft upgrades - Work will take place atop an active institutional research facility, requiring specialized access and safety considerations - Estimated contract value: $4,000,000 - Respondents must demonstrate: - Financial stability and bonding capacity - Strong safety records - Experience with similar large-scale roofing and structural projects - Dual CTCD/CTCM certification - Compliance with Texas' Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) program is required, including a subcontracting plan and good faith effort to include service-disabled veteran-owned businesses - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified design/build contractors

Description

This solicitation is for a comprehensive roof replacement project at Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall (ECJ) at the University of Texas at Austin. The scope includes removal of the existing roofing assembly down to the structural deck, installation of a new high-performance roofing system, and structural repairs to the mechanical penthouse. The work is phased to coordinate with ongoing laboratory renovations and mechanical shaft upgrades. The project requires specialized access and addresses complexities of working atop an active institutional research facility.

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