City of Victoria Community Center Additions and Renovations

The City of Victoria is requesting competitive sealed proposals from subcontractors and suppliers for community center additions and renovations, with proposals due August 11, 2026 by 3:00 p.m., and award decisions anticipated within 45 days. The project budget is $29.5 million; as a tax-exempt political subdivision, the City excludes Texas State sales tax on incorporated materials from all bids.

The scope spans two phases bid in a single package. Phase 1 (mobilizing August 2026, arena turnover targeted September 15, 2027) includes a new 90,000 square-foot tension fabric arena with 3,000-seat bleacher capacity, a pre-engineered stall barn, site utilities, paving, sidewalks, parking lot with lighting and landscaping near the existing skate park. Phase 2 (mobilizing March 15, 2027, Community Center turnover scheduled February 12, 2028) encompasses complete renovation of the existing 90,000 square-foot Victoria Community Center building, including new front entry cover, Expo Hall entry, paving and sitework, landscape improvements, fencing, MEP system replacement, fire sprinkler and alarm systems, and technology infrastructure.

Lauger Companies Inc. is Construction Manager-at-Risk; Populous is the architect; AGCM Inc. is owner representative. The project site is 2905 East North Street, Victoria, Texas. Subcontractors with bids exceeding $1 million must demonstrate ability to provide payment and performance bonds if requested. All workers must receive prevailing wages per the Fair Labor Standards Act, with certified payroll reports submitted monthly. Statutory retainage is 5%. Required insurance includes a minimum $500,000 general liability policy, worker's compensation, and automobile coverage.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Proposal Price (60%), Demonstrated Ability to Meet Delivery and Project Deadlines (10%), Reputation on Similar Projects (10%), Proposer Proximity to Site and Local Experience (5%), Quality of Goods and Services (5%), Staffing Ability (5%), and Proposal Completeness (5%). A pre-bid conference was held July 30, 2026. Contract documents are available through Lauger Companies Inc., BidNet Direct, PlanHub, Virtual Builders Exchange, and local plan rooms.