Building leveling services

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids for building leveling services specifically for the Jester III Chapel Floor located in Richmond, TX. This Invitation for Bids (IFB) requires a contractor to perform comprehensive foundation restoration, which includes raising the building 4-6 inches, disconnecting plumbing, inspecting the existing block and pad foundation, and installing precast concrete foundation components. Qualified vendors must provide their own labor, equipment, workers' compensation insurance, and general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 in liability and $500,000 in auto coverage. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with required pre-registration 24 hours in advance by emailing the TDCJ purchaser. Bidders must submit electronic proposals by March 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with questions about the solicitation due by March 4, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CST). Evaluation criteria will include insurance compliance, acknowledgment of various certifications regarding debarment and terrorism watch lists, and ability to adhere to strict correctional facility security protocols.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must meet extensive security requirements when working within the correctional facility, including strict inventory management of tools, security escort protocols, and comprehensive background compliance checks. Contractors will be subject to special handling requirements for "Class A" tools and must comply with regulations prohibiting contraband introduction. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the procurement involves foundation restoration work with material costs for foundation work and potential floor joist or sill replacements to be covered by the owner (TDCJ). The project timeline will be mutually scheduled between the TDCJ and the selected contractor, with allowances made for potential weather-related delays. Vendors must demonstrate capability to work within the unique constraints of a correctional facility environment, including adhering to conduct standards and security procedures throughout the project duration.