Midland Crime Lab Electrical

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is soliciting bids for electrical work at the Midland District Office Crime Lab located at 2405 S Loop 250 W in Midland, Texas. Solicitation number 405-26R0002774 covers comprehensive electrical construction services, including rough electrical installation, electrical trim out, and solid surface countertop repair. The project requires detailed submittal procedures, quality assurance, product data, and strict compliance with background check requirements for all personnel. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., and written questions must be submitted by December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., with answers anticipated by December 11, 2025. Electronic bid responses are due by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on December 18, 2025, and can be submitted via email or the DPS Online Bid Room. Evaluation will follow the best value standard under Texas Government Code 2156.007, considering past performance records and vendor performance tracking system ratings. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including financial statements, tax identification forms, and criminal background investigation information.

The solicitation appears to encourage participation from diverse vendors, with opportunities for HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) certified companies and potential preference for Texas resident-owned businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and those utilizing recycled materials or energy-efficient practices. Bidders must complete an Information and Certifications Form demonstrating compliance with various state requirements, including child support compliance, equal employment opportunity commitments, and restrictions on boycotting certain entities. The contract is structured for an initial one-year term with potential six-month extensions, with a total estimated value of $1,000,000.00 over five years. Successful contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage and comply with strict security protocols, including CJIS requirements and background investigations. Contractors are required to provide evidence of financial resources, submit completed tax identification forms, and agree to potential criminal history background investigations within ten days of contract execution.