Hughes: Replace Roof - Phase I - Re-Solicitation

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive roof replacement project at the Hughes Unit in Gatesville, Texas, identified as solicitation number 696-FD-24-P033. The project involves replacing approximately 237,817 square feet of roofing across Buildings 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 17, including 42,848 square feet of metal deck canopy refurbishing and 5,000 square feet of Type B metal decking. The scope of work includes installing an 80 mil PVC membrane roofing system with vapor barriers, electrical conduit, gas lines, pipe supports, insulation, sealant systems, rooftop mechanical equipment, wind clips, roof hatches, and fixed mounted aluminum roof access ladders and parapet railing systems. Contractors must provide a 20-year manufacturer's No Dollar Limit warranty with a 2-year workmanship warranty and comply with 2021 International Building Code requirements. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 24, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., with proposals due by March 26, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CST. The contract performance period is 600 days from the Notice to Proceed, with mobilization required within 30 days and work commencement within 45 days.

The project has a specific Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation goal of 21.1% for building construction contracts, requiring contractors to submit a detailed HUB Subcontracting Plan demonstrating good faith efforts to include certified Texas HUB vendors. Contractors must provide 100% performance and payment bonds within 14 days of award and maintain specified insurance coverage. Liquidated damages of $470 per day will be assessed for project delays. The estimated project budget is $15,439,200.00, with proposals to be submitted as a lump sum cost broken down into materials, labor, and overhead/profit components. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, maintain a dedicated Quality Control Manager on-site, and adhere to strict security protocols for working at the correctional facility. Successful bidders must be bondable, insurable, and comply with various state requirements, including E-Verify usage, restrictions on artificial intelligence usage, and certifications regarding business practices and public servant interactions.