General Contractor to provide Construction Services at Goodnight Ranch

The Texas Historical Commission seeks a general contractor firm that has documented experience with projects of the type, scale and scope described in this RFP. Contractor musthave a MINIMUM of 8 years' experience in construction similar to the type of work required by these Contract Documents (as judged by THC) to be eligible for contract award. Preference will be given to respondents who have completed similar projects. THC requires all work to comply with allapplicable Federal and State laws, codes, and standards.The two-story ranch house at the Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site was built in 1887 and originally featured five functional brick chimneys. During an extensive renovation project conducted in 2008 (prior toState ownership), the historic masonry chimneys were removed and three of them were reconstructed using wood framing and thin brick veneer. The veneer brick system has failed. This project will include removing the failing veneer brickat the three existing chimneys and replacing it with a new veneer brick system with improved detailing, as well as reconstructing two missing chimneys in a similar manner, as described in the attached Construction Documents. The scope will also include replacing the cedar shingle roof and installation of a new lightning protection system.This solicitation will include a submittal of company experience and qualifications focusing on projects of similar size and type, and their pricing. Respondents will be evaluated as described in RFP.Subcontractors providing services under the Contract shall meet the same requirements and level of experience as required of Respondent. No subcontract under the Contract shall relieve Respondent of responsibility for ensuring the requested services are provided. Respondents planning to subcontract all or a portion of the work to be performed shall identify the proposed subcontractors.A Mandatory On-Site Pre-Proposal conferencewill be held at the project site listed in the RFP. Contractor attendance is required fora proposal to be accepted by THC.Respondents should become thoroughly familiar with the existing conditions andrequirements.Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is on June 12, 2024, 10:30 AM Central TimeSite location: Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site, 4989CR 25, Goodnight Ranch, Texas 79226Site contact: Lindsay Adams, 806-670-5613A HUB Subcontracting Plan is requiredto be submitted with your proposal or you will be disqualified.If further assistance is needed in preparing the HUB Subcontracting Plan, potential respondents may contact the THC HUB Coordinator Eric McGiver at 512-463-7748, or by email at eric.mcgiver@thc.texas.gov .Proposals exceeding $25,000.00 must be accompanied by a proposal security in the form of an original bid bond, certified check or cashier's check drawn to the order of the Texas Historical Commission for not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the proposal (including total of all alternate proposal items). Therefore, to ensure adequate proposal security, respondents should calculate proposal security based on the highest possible monetary award. Personal checks, company checks, and cashare not acceptable as proposal security. Proposal will be rejected if proposal security is not furnished in the form specified and by the time set for receipt of proposals.All inquiries shall be submitted inwriting to Christi Duve at christi.duve@thc.texas.gov by the date listed as the deadline for submission of questions as specified in Section3.1 of the RFP.All written inquiries will result in written responses posted to the ESBD, available at http://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbdDelivery of proposals is listed in the RFP and shall be submitted to THC prior to the submittal deadline by one of the following methods: Email, US Postal Service, Express Mail or HandDeliver.If you prefer to email your proposal, you may email your proposal to responses@thc.texas.govLate proposals will not be accepted.