Bullock Texas State History Museum Roof Replacement

The Texas State Preservation Board has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP 809-25-0018) for a comprehensive roof replacement project at the Bullock Texas State History Museum located in Austin, Travis County. The procurement seeks a qualified commercial roofing contractor to perform selective demolition and complete replacement of the existing modified bitumen roof, which covers 17 distinct roof areas across a four-story museum building constructed in 2001. Key deliverables include installing a reinforced gypsum coverboard, a single-ply roofing membrane, repairing surface conditions, and recertifying the lightning protection system. Contractors must have at least five years of experience in commercial roofing and provide 24-hour on-call service with a 2-hour response time. The evaluation will follow a 100-point scoring system, with points allocated as follows: organizational chart and resumes (20 points), portfolio of relevant experience (30 points), project schedule (20 points), and cost proposal (30 points). The solicitation was released on June 4, 2025, with proposals due by July 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM CST, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit scheduled for June 18, 2025, with registration required by June 11, 2025.

The procurement emphasizes participation of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), with a stated HUB goal of 32.9% and specific subcontracting opportunities in HVAC and plumbing services. All respondents must complete a HUB Subcontracting Plan, regardless of their HUB certification status, and demonstrate good faith efforts to engage certified HUB vendors. The project budget is set at $2,000,000, with contractors required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability. Potential contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage determinations and meet specific technical requirements, including a 20-year FiberTite Warranty for the roof membrane. The State Preservation Board will require performance and payment bonds, with specific provisions for contracts exceeding $100,000 and $25,000 respectively. Contractors must also adhere to various state-specific legal requirements, including E-Verify usage, tax exemption protocols, and provisions related to human trafficking prohibitions and technology accessibility.