Fire Station One Renovation

The City of La Porte is requesting competitive sealed bids for renovation of Fire Station One at 125 S Third Street, La Porte, Texas, with proposals due October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project budget is $2.5 million.

Scope encompasses comprehensive facility renovation including structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire suppression, and interior finishes across multiple divisions: general requirements, concrete, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, and electronic safety systems. Substantial completion is required within 240 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed. Site visits are encouraged. Complete plans and project manuals are available from Joiner Architects, Inc. upon deposit of $150 per set.

Evaluation employs best-value criteria: price (25 points), experience (25 points), quality and experience of proposed personnel (15 points), ability to close out projects timely (15 points), past performance (15 points), and other factors (5 points).

Proposals must include a proposal bond equal to 10 percent of the proposal amount. Performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the contract sum are required upon award. Prevailing wage rates of Texas apply to all work. Submissions must include contractor qualification statements (AIA Document A305), project team resumes, construction schedules, subcontractor lists, and certifications covering non-discrimination, non-collusion, residency, conflict of interest, and asbestos-free materials. The contract will be executed under 2017 Edition AIA Document A101 with AIA Document A201 General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions. Proposal opening occurs publicly after the 2:00 p.m. deadline on October 22.