Exterior Painting of Headquarters at Mission Tejas State Park

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for exterior painting services at Mission Tejas State Park located in Houston County, Texas. The project encompasses pressure washing, necessary repairs, and application of a protective stain/sealant coating system to three wooden structures: the Headquarters building (80 ft × 36 ft × 17 ft), Nature Center/Visitors Center (47 ft × 26 ft × 17 ft), and Restroom facility (39 ft × 25 ft × 17 ft). All work must utilize PPG Proluxe Log & Siding Clear Satin Stain & Sealant in Butternut color (072) applied according to manufacturer specifications, with the contractor responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary for complete project execution. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three successful projects of similar size, scope, and complexity completed within the past five years with verifiable references. The submission deadline is 2:00 PM on May 14, 2026, to teresa.kay@tpwd.texas.gov, with written questions due by 5:00 PM on May 7, 2026. Non-mandatory site visits must be scheduled in advance with Joshua Diamond at (936) 687-2394 or joshua.diamond@tpwd.texas.gov at the location 19343 State Highway 21 East, Grapeland, Texas 75844. The contract shall commence upon Notice to Proceed and continue through August 31, 2026, with work performed during regular business hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday) unless otherwise arranged.

Bids must be submitted on a lump sum basis with all costs included in a single price line item, and bid security is required at 5% of the total bid amount for projects exceeding $25,000, submitted as a PDF file. Upon award, the contractor must provide proof of required insurance within ten days, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), and automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), with the State of Texas listed as additional insured. Prevailing wage rates apply per Texas Government Code Chapter 2258, with rates ranging from $8.50 to $35.96 per hour depending on labor classification. The contractor is subject to liquidated damages of up to $500 per week for failure to meet the completion deadline, 10% retainage until final acceptance and warranty documentation receipt, and must provide manufacturer warranties and one-year labor warranty. No specific set-aside designations or incumbent vendor information is documented in this procurement opportunity. The contract is contingent on continued availability of state funding and may be terminated without penalty if appropriations are reduced or eliminated.