To replace the Utility transformer, main switch board and motor control center. In addition, the removal of motor starters and replacement with variable frequency drives for all mechanical equipment currently being served from the existing motor control center. Replace all mechanical equipment located in central plant except for chillers. This work will include but is not limited to all pumps, piping, piping accessories, etc. Work to be completed at Galveston College Main campus location: 4015 Ave Q Competitive Sealed Proposals will be accepted from qualified Offerors (General Contractors) only for the entire scope of work described in the Contract Documents. As a prerequisite to an Offeror's qualifying for the award of contract on this work, the Offeror must complete each item of the Contractor's Qualification Statement (AIA Document A305). The Statement forms may be obtained from the Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 315 Capitol, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 520-0155. In addition to the information contained in the Statement form, offerors shall also address the selection criteria issues listed under the paragraph below for Determination of Successful Respondent and Award of Contract. The Statement and other requested information shall be submitted at the time of receipt of Proposals in four (4) copies, three (3) for the Owner and one (1) for the Architect. Qualification statements submitted by FAX transmission will not be accepted. The Offeror will furnish and pay for a proposal bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the contract amount. Each Offeror shall include in this proposal the premium costs for 100% Performance Bond and 100% Payment Bond. These bonds shall cover the faithful performance of the contract and payment of all obligations arising thereunder in such form as the Owner may prescribe. The bonding companies must be acceptable to the Owner. The selected Offeror shall deliver the required bonds to the Owner not later than the date of execution of the Contract. Last day and time to submit email inquires August 21, 2023 @ 4:00 Addenda, if any, communicated by e-mail August 24, 2023 Recommendation of selected firm to the Board of Regents for approval September 13, 2023 For further information: Veronica Atterberry, Purchasing Coordinator, at 409-944-1213 or email vatterberry@gc.edu. The Owner shall have the right to reject any or all proposals and to reject a proposal not accompanied by any required proposal security, or by other data required by the Proposal Documents, or to reject a proposal which is in any way incomplete or irregular. Galveston College reserves the right to further negotiate with the selected vendor