Lockhart Visitor Center Phase 1 Improvements and Phase 2 Enabling Work

The City of Lockhart, Texas is requesting sealed proposals for Phase 1 improvements and limited Phase 2 enabling work at the Lockhart Visitor Center located at 109 East San Antonio Street on the historic downtown square, with proposals due September 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and walk-through occurred on August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses approximately 2,810 square feet of leased first-floor space and includes demolition of nonstructural interior walls and trim, routing and minor rerouting of electrical conduit, limited new wall construction and trim, installation of a floating floor system to protect the existing historic flooring, interior painting, and other preparatory work identified in construction documents. Construction documents are available at the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation office, 215 East Market Street, or at www.civcastusa.com.

Proposals will be evaluated on a best-value basis using five criteria: completion of requested information (5%), insurance compliance (10%), references (15%), estimated time for completion of work (35%), and cost (35%). Minimum insurance coverage includes Comprehensive General Liability with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 general aggregate, Auto Liability with $1,000,000 limits, Workers Compensation with statutory coverage, and Employers Liability with $100,000 limits per category; the City of Lockhart must be listed as an additional insured.

Submittal requirements include one original and three copies of sealed proposals (digital submissions permitted; email and facsimile not accepted), a completed Conflict of Interest Questionnaire under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176, a notarized Non-Exclusion Affidavit for General Contractors, W-9 documentation, and evidence of M/WBE certification status if applicable. Written questions are due August 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Work must be substantially complete by October 31, 2026. The contract term begins upon execution and written purchase or work order issuance, with termination provisions allowing either party to terminate with thirty days written notice. No proposal may be withdrawn within forty-five days after the opening date. Contact Tiffany Hutchinson-Padilla, Downtown & Tourism Director, at tpadilla@lockhart-tx.org.