Construction Slab - Leblanc Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for a construction slab at the LeBlanc Unit in Beaumont, Texas, with bids due July 31, 2026. Texas bidder preference under 34 TAC Rule 20.306 applies to goods produced or offered by Texas residents and service-disabled veterans.

The scope involves excavation and disposal of existing topsoil, installation and compaction of 12 inches of stabilized sand base, and installation of a 26 feet by 26 feet by 6 inches concrete slab using 4000 psi concrete reinforced with #4 rebar at 12 inches on center in both directions under Maintenance Work Request #07622004 and Requisition R6221262. The vendor supplies all materials, equipment, and field services; TDCJ personnel handle actual installation and construction work. The project must comply with ACI 318, ACI 301, ASTM standards, the National Electrical Code, the Texas Architectural Barriers Act, and TDCJ safety policies.

Concrete cement must be sourced from a single manufacturer plant and aggregates from single sources. An independent testing entity must perform sampling and testing during concrete placement at specified frequencies. Vendors must provide detailed product submittals with catalog data and cut sheets identifying part numbers, quantities, dimensions, performance specifications, and materials, with clear notation of deviations from specifications. All products must be new and free of lead-based paint and asbestos-containing materials.

The vendor must submit a project schedule within 10 calendar days after award. Upon completion, the vendor must provide three copies of all manufacturer installation, maintenance, and operation data in standard 3-ring binders, spare parts equal to 10 percent of installed quantities, and executed warranties. The bid price must include all shipping, permits, freight charges, and applicable costs. Payment terms are NET 30 with available cash discount options. Bids must be submitted to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Accounts Payable office at P.O. Box 4018, Huntsville, TX 77342-4018.