FY26_GNS_OIG_Building

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is requesting bids for the delivery and installation of a 72-by-56-foot office building and related site work at its Gainesville facility (1379 FM 678, Gainesville, Texas), with bids due July 14, 2026.

The scope includes the office building itself (4,032 square feet, designed to house a criminal investigation office with 12 office rooms, two ADA-compliant restrooms, a break room, lobby, reception area, and two supply rooms); delivery and installation services; block and leveling work; an ADA-compliant pressure-treated wood ramp system (256 square feet); wood fiber board skirting with labor and materials; and three pressure-treated wood awnings with metal roofs totaling 135 square feet (one 7-by-9 awning and two 6-by-6 awnings). Building specifications include vinyl windows with low-E coating and argon gas, HVAC distribution with six 3.0-ton mini-split units, 50 LED flat panel fixtures, electrical and plumbing systems with detailed outlet and fixture configurations, 2x8 floor and roof joists, 2x6 exterior studs with smart panel siding, and EPDM white roofing. The facility is designed to meet 2021 IBC wind rating standards of 110 mph and climate zone 2 insulation requirements. All items are quoted on a per-job basis; respondents must provide unit pricing on a freight-on-board destination basis, freight prepaid and allowed. Prices must remain firm for a minimum of 120 days from submission.

Respondents may claim preferences under 34 TAC Rule 20.306 for Texas-produced goods and services, agricultural products, recycled materials, and energy-efficient products. Successful bidders must provide proof of workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance with an "A" rating from A.M. Best within five business days of award. Delivery must occur during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) unless prior approval is obtained. Liquidated damages of 2 percent of the total contract cost per calendar day apply for failure to perform on schedule. The contract is contingent upon continued legislative appropriation. Bids must be submitted electronically to brittany.williams@tjjd.texas.gov with the requisition number (FY26_GNS_OIG_BUILDING) in the subject line and must be time-stamped on or before the bid opening date and time, signed by an authorized representative, and accompanied by all required certifications and documentation. A valid Federal Employer Identification Number, Texas Payee ID Number, or Social Security Number is required for payment processing.