NO. 25-30 Sam Houston Statue Cleaning, Plaster Repair, and Painting

The City of Huntsville, Texas has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 25-30 for comprehensive restoration services for the Sam Houston Statue located at 7600 HWY 75 S. The procurement encompasses extensive cleaning, plaster repair, and painting of the 67-foot tall statue and its 10-foot granite base. Specific project deliverables include surface cleaning to remove dirt and debris, repairing plaster cracks and seams, resealing the base where shoes meet concrete, painting the entire statue with elastomeric paint, replacing a 4" gap seal between granite panels and concrete base, and comprehensive grouting of granite panels. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with bid submissions due by June 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The project requires a 10% bid bond and performance/payment bonds for the full contract amount, with an expected completion timeline of 90 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed. The City will award the contract based on best value, evaluating factors including price, bidder reputation, service quality, delivery terms, past performance, and compliance with city ordinances.

The solicitation does not explicitly designate specific set-aside requirements for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide commercial general liability insurance with minimum combined single limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, along with commercial automobile liability of $300,000 per occurrence. Contractors are required to complete various verification forms related to Israel, Iran, Sudan, firearms, energy companies, and critical infrastructure, and must provide references from at least three companies they have worked with in the past five years. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the restoration suggests a potentially significant project investment. The contract is subject to City Council approval, with funding currently pending. Potential bidders should note that the project spans multiple jurisdictions including Van Zandt County and various Houston City areas, though the primary work location is in Huntsville.