Construction of CEA Research Greenhouse in Dallas, TX

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is soliciting sealed bids for the design‑build construction of a Controlled‑Environment‑Agriculture (CEA) research greenhouse at its Dallas Extension Center. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and related services to construct the greenhouse according to the detailed specifications and drawings, and may also price several optional alternates for headhouse fit‑out, rain‑water collection, cryogenic storage tank screenwall, and landscape plantings. The bid must be submitted electronically via AggieBid, include a cost breakdown, and be accompanied by required bonds, insurance, and subcontracting plan (if total exceeds $100,000). • Base scope: full greenhouse structure, HVAC, controls, electrical, fire‑alarm, and related site work. • Alternates (optional): headhouse interior fit‑out, rain‑water harvesting system, decorative screen wall, and landscaping. • Mandatory attachments: specifications, drawings, cost‑breakdown template, owner‑contractor agreement, payment and performance bond forms, builder’s‑risk requirements, and subcontracting plan (if applicable). • Bonds required: payment bond (> $25K) and performance bond (> $100K); builder’s‑risk insurance per Addendum 3. • Evaluation based on sealed bid price; contractor must comply with Dallas County prevailing‑wage rates and domestic‑steel clauses.