Corsicana Flooring Project

The Texas Department of Public Safety issued Invitation for Bids 405-26R0013180 on April 23, 2026, for a comprehensive flooring project at its Corsicana office located at 3030 US Highway 287. This solicitation seeks qualified flooring contractors to execute a complete 100% turn-key flooring renovation including demolition of existing glue-down carpet and cove base trim, concrete slab preparation with adhesive residue removal, installation of 20 mil luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring with 5 feet by 7-inch plank dimensions, installation of rubber transitions at doorways and thresholds, and new carpet tile installation in designated areas. The work must be performed during off-business hours with minimal disruption to the occupied facility and must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations, including OSHA requirements. Contractors must submit sealed bids electronically by 5:00 P.M. Central Time on May 20, 2026, via email to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or through the DPS Online Bid Room, with contract award anticipated on May 27, 2026. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for May 1, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the project location and is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. The contract term commences upon execution and expires August 31, 2026, with DPS reserving the right to extend for an additional six-month period. Evaluation will follow the best value standard under Texas Government Code Section 2156.007, considering past performance through the Vendor Performance Tracking System, and bidders must submit pricing on a mandatory pricing schedule on a no-minimum, as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum compensation.

Bidders must demonstrate financial stability and ability to perform by submitting financial rating information, with selected contractors required to submit updated financial information within 120 days after their fiscal year end. Performance bonds are required for contracts exceeding $100,000, and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $25,000. Contractors must respond to warranty calls within 48 hours and complete defective product replacement within 30 days, with a 10% retainage withheld from final payment until all work is accepted and warranty documentation is provided. Prevailing wage rates apply under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258. All bidders must submit a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan demonstrating good faith effort to comply with state Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) requirements, ensuring participation of disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders must also complete mandatory certifications including Form W-9 for taxpayer identification and the Texas Comptroller's Application for Texas Identification Number (AP-152), and all bids are subject to the Texas Public Information Act with proprietary or confidential information clearly labeled with legal basis for confidentiality. No specific incumbent vendor, budget range, or award value is identified in the solicitation documents; however, the contract structure indicates payment will be based on completed work approved by the contract monitor, with the contract administrator Angie Johnson available at 281-517-1271 or Angelynn.johnson@dps.texas.gov for questions.