KIN CP2001827 27CSP001 North Tower Rm Renovations Follow Solicitation

The University of Texas at Austin ("University" or "Owner") is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for the following project as further detailed in the attached Drawings and Specifications:

KIN North Tower Rm Renovations

Kinsolving Hall (KIN)

University is accepting Competitive Sealed Proposals for selection of a General Contractor firm for the following project, pursuant to Sec. 51.783, Texas Education Code, in accordance with the terms, conditions and requirements set forth in this RFP 27CSP001 / CP2001827.

This project includes 10 non-ADA Jack and Jill suites, 3 single rooms with attached bathroom, 2 accessible Jack and Jill suites with roll-in showers, 1 accessible Jack and Jill suite with a transfer shower, 1 single accessible room with attached bathroom with a roll-in shower, and 1 single accessible room with attached bathroom with a transfer shower on Level 1 at the North Tower. This project consists of the following: Demolition of flooring, walls, plumbing fixtures, wall and floor tile, doors, built-in furniture, and ceilings of 9 rooms and 5 bathrooms on Level 1 as well as doors at Rooms 158 and 160, where walls within suite were previously demolished to become fully ADA/TAS compliant accessible rooms and suites as described above. New work to include new walls, doors, plumbing re-build to tie into new chase walls, plumbing fixtures, and toilet accessories at new accessible suites as described above. All 32 rooms in scope to receive new flooring, base, paint, HVAC pony wall surround, sink and faucet in cabinet, tackboards, paint, and drywall where indicated. Power is existing and will be connected to new devices within 6' of original location. New Lounge at North Tower Entry will be incorporated, capturing demolished resident room 152 to provide an accessible route from ground level to Level 1 resident rooms with the incorporation of a pit-free, ramp-free, electric chair lift. A small slab addition will be incorporated to infill a small area adjacent to the new chair lift location for a continuous floor at the new Lounge 152.

Budget

The budget range for the project is approximately **$3,000,000.00 to $3,250,000.00**

Work Period

All work for this project must begin on or about May 6, 2027 and must be completed by the end of the day on August 7, 2027.

The facility will only be available during the scheduled construction time period from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (CST), Monday through Friday except official University holidays.

**Submission method:** the U.T. Drop Box must be used to submit responses. Provide a single .pdf of all required documents for each submission.

• **Submission No. 1** (due 2026-11-12 at 11:00 A.M.): Section 6 (*Execution of Offer*); Section 7 (*Pricing and Delivery Schedule*); and *Letter of Bonding Capacity*.
• **Submission No. 2** (due 2026-11-13 at 11:00 A.M.): Section 8 Qualifications complete response.
• **Submission No. 3** (due 2026-11-13 at 11:00 A.M.): *Subcontracting Plan (SP)* in accordance with Exhibit H. Failure to submit a required SP in compliance with the VetHUB Policy will result in rejection of the Response.

Evaluation

The Owner may select the Proposal that offers the "best value" for the institution. Proposed Cost set forth in Section 7 - maximum number of points awarded: **30**. Evaluation of qualifications based on responses to Evaluation Criteria included in Section 8 - maximum number of points awarded: **70**.

Within 45 days after the date of opening the proposals, the University will evaluate and rank each proposal with respect to the selection criteria contained in this RFP.

Site visit

THE INITIAL SITE VISIT SHALL OCCUR VIRTUALLY VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS. No other site access will occur prior to the proposal submittal deadline.