EDA Award no. 08-79-05468 EEC and TSC Renovations

The contract is for the renovation of the EEC and TSC buildings located at TSTC Waco Campus. The project will be partially funded with Federal funds from the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration. The contract is expected to exceed $10,000 and will require the submission of an "Equal Employment Opportunity EEO" form. The contractor must comply with various federal laws and regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and the Buy America Provision. The contract will be awarded based on the best value, and the payment retainage provision is 5%. The contract is expected to be completed in 650 calendar days. • The RFP includes a mandatory pre-bid conference and a bid opening meeting. • The contractor must provide a performance bond and a payment bond. • The contractor must comply with the requirements for affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity. • The contractor must provide a HUB Subcontracting Plan and meet the 20.6% minority participation goal. • The contractor must comply with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines for procuring recovered materials.