Giddings Storage Building

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is seeking a pre-engineered metal building kit through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a storage facility located in Giddings, Texas. The specific procurement involves a ready-to-erect metal building measuring 60 feet long, 40 feet wide, and 16 feet high, constructed with a rigid steel frame and featuring 26-gauge Galvalume roof and wall panels. Key deliverables include one 12-foot x 14-foot overhead door with a rollup chain hoist, one 3-foot x 7-foot personnel door, and technical installation manuals. The bid responses are due by 3:00 PM CT on September 12, 2025, with an anticipated contract period running from the effective date through August 31, 2026. Fabrication and delivery must occur within 30 days of contract award, and the project requires a minimum 1-year warranty. Evaluation criteria will encompass vendor qualifications, experience, past performance, and compliance with state laws, with TDA reserving the right to conduct reference checks and potentially utilize the Comptroller's Vendor Performance Tracking System (VPTS) for assessment.

The solicitation includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting goal of 26% of the contract's total value, though a specific HUB subcontracting plan is not required for this procurement. Bidders must submit multiple required exhibits, including an execution of offer, vendor information form, financial capacity questionnaire, key contracting persons disclosure, and lobbying certification. The procurement is structured as a best value procurement, meaning TDA can award to one or multiple bidders based on their comprehensive submission. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the procurement appears to be focused on obtaining a standardized metal storage building with precise specifications. Potential vendors will need to demonstrate financial capacity, technical expertise in metal building fabrication, and the ability to meet the strict delivery and warranty requirements outlined in the solicitation.