Invitation for Bid for Site Work and Leveling for Reconstruction at Mission Dolores State Historic Site San Augustine County, Texas

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 808-25-251840 for site work and leveling services for the Mission Dolores State Historic Site located in San Augustine County, Texas. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform site preparation services for a 0.75-acre site, which involves carefully hauling and placing additional material to minimize archaeological resource disruption. The project requires bidders to have a minimum of 5 years of experience in building and house leveling services, with specific expertise in archaeological site sensitivity. Bid responses are due on March 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with an anticipated contract term of 90 days from the award date and potential 60-day extension. The services are estimated to occur between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include item pricing, specification compliance, delivery terms, past performance, and potential economic impact, with the contract to be awarded on a best value basis under NGIP Class/Item 910-05 for Building and House Leveling Services.

The procurement includes established Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation goals, with specific targets of 11.2% for heavy construction, 21.1% for building construction, and 32.9% for special trade construction contracts. These goals suggest a strong preference for diverse vendor participation and support for small and minority-owned businesses. While no specific budget range is explicitly detailed, the contract is contingent upon continued funding availability. The THC has structured the procurement to encourage competitive bidding while maintaining strict archaeological preservation standards. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete IFB documentation to understand the technical specifications, site constraints, and archaeological sensitivity requirements. The procurement appears designed to balance technical expertise, cost-effectiveness, and preservation of historical site integrity through a comprehensive and structured selection process.