25/0146 - Replacement of Mechanical Equipment at Ben Taub Hospital for Harris Health System

The contract is for the replacement of mechanical equipment at Ben Taub Hospital for Harris Health System. The project includes the replacement of aging heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment across key areas of the facility. The contract was awarded to J.T. Vaughn Construction, LLC, with a project price of $8,940,000 and an owner contingency of $1,350,000. Key aspects of the contract include: • Replacement of HVAC equipment • Upgrades to air handling units and associated components • Improvement of system efficiency, reliability, and maintainability • The contract term is approximately 1 year, from August 28, 2025, to August 27, 2026.