Description
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking qualified technical service providers to perform independent, third‑party fire and life‑safety code and contract‑compliance inspections and testing for new construction, additions, renovations, and alterations across its owned and leased facilities. The contract will be awarded on a non‑exclusive, as‑needed basis and will run for an initial one‑year term with up to four one‑year renewal options. Providers must be able to respond to service requests within two business days and be prepared to support a wide range of campus locations, including the main campus, research campuses, medical center, and off‑site sites such as the McDonald Observatory.
• Scope includes field inspections, testing, documentation, and coordination with architects, contractors, and university officials.
• Expected volume: ~115 construction projects in 2027 (new builds, major/minor renovations, lab upgrades).
• Services must comply with Texas state codes, University Design & Construction Standards, and applicable federal regulations.
• Respondents must submit a Statement of Qualifications electronically by 10 Oct 2026, 2 PM CST.
• Contract term: 1 year with four optional one‑year renewals; annual budget anticipated in the low‑to‑mid‑six‑figure range per project.