Port Administration Building Sound Masking System

The Port of Houston Authority is seeking a qualified design-build firm to design, procure, install, and calibrate a sound masking system throughout its six-story Port Administration Building in Houston, Texas.

Port of Houston Authority > Strategic Sourcing Department


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Oct 28, 2026 04:00 PM
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moportillo@porthouston.com
2960 Riverby Road, Houston, TX, USA
Description

The Port of Houston Authority is conducting a two-phase qualifications-based procurement for a design-build firm to investigate, fully design, procure, install, calibrate, test, and commission a sound masking system throughout the six-story Port Administration Building. The selected firm must develop the complete design and measurable acoustical performance criteria, provide Texas-licensed professional engineering, coordinate work in the occupied building with minimal disruption, obtain permits, furnish all equipment and materials, and support acoustical verification testing. The scope also includes design submittals, electrical and control components, record documents and as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, certified test and performance reports, warranties, and training. The anticipated performance period is 150 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with a minimum five-year warranty. Phase One evaluates qualifications, experience, past performance, safety and environmental record, and small-business participation; up to five respondents may advance to Phase Two for additional information, interviews, ranking, and negotiation.

Classification Codes
NAICS238290Other Building Equipment Contractors
PSCN063Installation of Equipment: Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems
Smart Codes
sound masking systemsacoustical system installationdesign-build engineering
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 20, 2026 08:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
Registration is required to attend; the conference is held via Teams, but no meeting URL is provided.
Oct 22, 2026 04:00 PM-Site Visit (optional)
RSVP by noon Central Standard Time on October 15, 2026, with the names of company representatives. Proper personal protective equipment and identification are required; TWIC is preferred.
Oct 23, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Oct 28, 2026 04:00 PM-Response Submission Deadline
Dec 8, 2026-Expected Award Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability - Bodily Injury by Accident — $500,000.00
  • Employers' Liability - Bodily Injury by Disease, Policy Limit — $500,000.00
  • Employers' Liability - Bodily Injury by Disease, Each Employee — $500,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella Excess Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $2,000,000.00
Required
  • Performance Bond — 100%
  • Payment Bond — 100%
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