IDEA Public Schools is soliciting qualified firms to provide a lump‑sum, competitive sealed proposal for the mechanical upgrades of the IDEA Donna campus in Donna, Texas. The work includes replacement and installation of HVAC equipment (DX RTUs, split‑system units, VAV boxes), associated refrigerant piping, insulation, controls, and related electrical systems. Bidders must submit a hard‑copy proposal by 11:00 AM CST on October 23, 2026, include a 5 % bid security, and be prepared to furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract value. A pre‑bid virtual conference (Oct 13, 2026 1:00 PM) and an on‑site visit (Oct 13, 2026 2:30 PM) are scheduled. The estimated project cost is $1.6 million.
• Scope: HVAC mechanical upgrades – DX rooftop units, split systems, VAV boxes, refrigerant piping, insulation, controls, electrical connections.
• Contract type: Lump‑sum, competitive sealed proposal (CSP).
• Bid security: 5 % of the highest possible total bid.
• Bonds: 100 % performance and payment bonds required upon award.
• Submission: Hard‑copy only, delivered to IDEA Headquarters, Weslaco, TX by 11:00 AM CST, Oct 23, 2026.
• Pre‑bid conference: Virtual (Teams) on Oct 13, 2026 1:00 PM; site visit Oct 13, 2026 2:30 PM at 401 S 1st St, Donna, TX.
• Estimated contract value: $1,600,000.
• Evaluation: Lowest‑price technically acceptable proposal, with emphasis on experience in school‑facility mechanical systems.