Capitol Grounds and Bullock Texas State History Museum Plaza and Sidewalk Sealant Replacement

The State Preservation Board is seeking proposals for RFP 809-25-0004, a comprehensive sealant replacement project for the Texas Capitol Grounds and Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum Plaza and Sidewalk areas. The procurement involves removing, cleaning, prepping, and installing new polyurethane horizontal flatwork and silicone sealant joints, which have degraded over 24-27 years due to traffic and exposure. Qualified bidders must have at least five years of professional sealant work experience, manufacturer approval, and membership in the Sealant, Waterproofing, and Restoration Institute. The project will span approximately 8 months and requires careful coordination around legislative sessions and museum operations, with limited on-site parking and strict requirements for site protection and debris management. Evaluation of proposals will follow a 100-point system: 40 points for cost proposal, 40 points for portfolio of relevant experience, and 20 points for project team qualifications. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10:00am CST, with final proposal responses due on Friday, May 30, 2025, by 2:00pm CST.

The State of Texas has established a significant Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program component for this contract, with a specific HUB goal of 21.1% for building construction contracts. Contractors must submit a detailed HUB Subcontracting Plan demonstrating good faith efforts to engage Texas certified HUB vendors, with potential consequences for non-compliance including bid disqualification. The estimated project budget is $600,000, subject to final scope of work determination. Bidders must comply with various state regulations, including provisions related to E-Verify, immigration law compliance, and restrictions on doing business with entities that boycott certain regions or organizations. The contract will require extensive documentation, insurance coverage, and adherence to state-mandated certifications, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and umbrella liability insurance. Prime contractors are encouraged to identify subcontracting opportunities with economically disadvantaged businesses, with statewide goals ranging from 11.2% to 32.9% across different contract types.