Opportunity
Port of Houston #1256296
Design-build sound-masking system for the Port of Houston Authority’s six-story Port Administration Building
Posted
October 16, 2026
Respond By
October 28, 2026
Identifier
1256296
NAICS
238210, 541330, 238290
The Port of Houston Authority is seeking a design-build firm to deliver a sound-masking system for its occupied, six-story Port Administration Building. - Government buyer: Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas; Port of Houston Authority; Houston, Texas. - Requested solution: Design, procurement, installation, and calibration of a sound-masking system throughout the building. No specific manufacturer, product model, part number, or equipment quantity is identified. - Performance requirements: Support confidential speech privacy between rooms and adjacent spaces, with suitable background-noise levels. The design-build firm must propose measurable acoustical performance criteria and testing methods for Authority approval. - Included services: Field investigation and measurements; professional engineering, drawings, specifications, and acoustical analysis; permits; installation of equipment and electrical/control components; coordination to limit disruption; testing support and corrective work; closeout documents, training, and warranties. - Notable requirements: Provide a minimum five-year warranty from Final Acceptance. Complete the project within 150 calendar days after the written Notice to Proceed and submit a baseline schedule within 10 calendar days after it. - OEMs and vendors: No sound-masking OEM, product brand, or vendor is named in the opportunity.
Description
The Port of Houston Authority is seeking a qualified design-build firm to design, procure, install, and calibrate a sound masking system for its six-story Port Administration Building in the East River development. The system is intended to reduce overall noise distractions. The procurement is being conducted in two phases: qualifications are evaluated first, and a maximum of five respondents may advance to the proposal phase. The expected project completion period is 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.