IFB - RFC 211859-25-01-REBID Interior Finish Out, Roma AEM Lab

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Project #211859-25-01-REBID, which involves an interior finish out project at the Roma AEM Lab located at 2654 N. US 83 in Roma, Texas, within the Pharr District and Starr County. The procurement specifically targets contractors capable of completing comprehensive interior renovation work, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit scheduled for May 1, 2025, and the final bid submission deadline set for June 4, 2025. Bidders are required to register exclusively through txdot.BonfireHub.com and submit comprehensive proposal packages that include six specific document sets: Contract Documents, Standard Conditions, Specifications, Plans/Drawings, Third-Party Ethics Training, and HUB Instructions. The project documentation indicates a precise estimated project cost of $186,161.77, with a required bid guaranty/bid bond of $4,000.00. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability, compliance with TxDOT standards, and ability to complete the interior finish out project according to specified technical requirements and design specifications.

The procurement includes specific set-aside requirements mandating the use of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) for projects with estimates at or above $100,000, necessitating that all bidders submit a comprehensive HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their proposal package. Contractors, firms, or subcontractors currently debarred from TxDOT project bidding are explicitly prohibited from participating in the procurement process. The contract will be awarded through a public bid opening process, with only successful bids being read aloud, ensuring transparency in the selection methodology. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, the project appears to be a rebid, suggesting potential prior work or interest in the Roma AEM Lab renovation. The total project budget is precisely defined at $186,161.77, providing clear financial parameters for potential bidders. Contractors must demonstrate not only technical competence but also strict adherence to ethical standards, as evidenced by the required third-party ethics training documentation.