How to bid on the Science & Technology Building renovation for UT Permian Basin

What UT Permian Basin is buying

The University of Texas Permian Basin is seeking a contractor for selective demolition, laboratory renovations and build-out in the Science & Technology Building in Odessa. The work includes relocating and reusing existing casework, countertops and four fume hoods, along with plumbing, HVAC and lab exhaust, electrical, lighting, data, security and fire-protection modifications.

The building will remain occupied during construction, so the contractor must coordinate the work to limit disruption and keep circulation areas safe and unobstructed. This is a construction RFP involving existing laboratory systems and equipment designated for reuse.

Key dates and the deadline

The solicitation was published October 13, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The proposal deadline is November 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline. The provided information does not state what happens to late submissions, so plan to complete the submission well ahead of the due time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit construction contractors with experience renovating laboratory spaces in occupied buildings and coordinating work across mechanical, plumbing, electrical, controls and finish trades. Vendors should be prepared to protect, relocate, modify and reinstall existing laboratory equipment and casework.

The scope also calls for coordination with Systech Data for data work, Systech Security for security work, and Siemens for building automation and laboratory controls. The General Contractor employs and pays Systech Data and Systech Security; the University employs and pays Siemens.

How to access the documents and respond

Open the solicitation’s original source to reach the University’s PlanetBids portal. The scope, dates and document list are public. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a brief human-verification check before the page loads.

To download documents, receive addenda and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with this agency. Review the documents and any addenda, then submit through the portal by November 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Prepare for site coordination and technical details

Review the contract documents closely and verify existing conditions before fabrication, demolition or installation. The documents call for field verification of mechanical, plumbing and electrical conditions, and in some cases examination of existing Geosciences laboratory installations. Pay particular attention to protecting items designated for reuse; the contractor is responsible for damage unless the contract documents say otherwise.

Plan how work will proceed in an occupied building, including clean and orderly work areas, safe pedestrian routes, and keeping exits and life-safety systems operational. Coordinate laboratory exhaust and airflow-control work with Siemens. For a utility shutdown request, the contractor must notify the Architect and Owner’s Representative in writing at least seven days in advance.

Use the pre-bid meeting to clarify questions about access, existing conditions and coordination responsibilities. Track addenda through PlanetBids and make sure your proposal addresses the requirements in the complete contract documents.