IFB for Replacement Dust Collection System – TSD Woodshop

The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the complete replacement of the dust collection system in the woodshop at the Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) in Austin, Texas. This procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide a turnkey dust collection system including demolition and disposal of the existing system, installation of new equipment with either outside or inside exhaust options, ductwork and electrical work, system testing, and staff training. The system must comply with OSHA standards, local building codes, and NFPA fire code requirements, including spark detection and extinguishing systems. Bidders must submit lump-sum bids with separate line items for demolition, equipment, and installation labor for each exhaust option, along with design documents including system layout drawings and airflow calculations, a minimum of three references for similar projects completed within the last three years, and comprehensive warranty details covering minimum one-year workmanship and manufacturer warranties. Evaluation criteria include compliance with specifications, total cost, vendor experience and references, proposed timeline, and warranty and support services. Mandatory pre-bid site visits are scheduled for February 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM and February 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with attendance required for bid validity. Questions must be submitted by February 19, 2026 at 11:30 PM CST, with bids due March 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time via the Bonfire portal, email to heather.goll@tfc.texas.gov, or hardcopy delivery. Award notification is anticipated for March 13, 2026, with project work commencing June 8, 2026 and completion required by July 31, 2026, subject to liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day for late completion.

All respondents must comply with the Texas HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) program requirements by submitting a HUB Subcontracting Plan through the B2G system in accordance with Texas Administrative Code requirements, selecting one of four HUB compliance methods: 100% HUB Participation, Meet the Goal, Good Faith Effort (GFE) Solicitation, or Self-Performing. Bidders must register as B2G users and submit proof of their HUB Subcontracting Plan submission along with their bid. Additionally, all contractor employees and subcontractors are required to complete criminal history background checks performed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) before performing any work on TFC contracts, with all background check expenses borne by the contractor. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of contract value, and are responsible for all permits, utilities location services, site safety, insurance per TFC terms and conditions, and proper disposal documentation for removed materials. The procurement uses NIGP commodity codes 03134 (Dust Collectors, Industrial Type) and 91036 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation Maintenance, Repair and Installation Services). No budget range or award value is specified in the solicitation documents provided.