Exterior Painting of Park Residence and Shed at Devils River STATE NATURAL AREA

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for exterior painting services at the Devils River State Natural Area (Dan Hughes Unit) in Val Verde County, Texas. The procurement includes surface preparation, wood repairs, and application of exterior paint to stucco walls for the Park Superintendent's residence (approximately 2,500 square feet) and shed (approximately 500 square feet). Contractors must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary for project completion and must demonstrate a minimum of three successful projects of similar scope within the past five years with verifiable references as a qualification requirement. The bid deadline is 2:00 PM Central Time on May 19, 2026, with all work required to be completed by July 31, 2026, during standard business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Site visits are non-mandatory but strongly encouraged and must be scheduled in advance with Jason Hairston at (830) 313-0681 or jason.hairston@tpwd.texas.gov. Written questions must be submitted by 5:00 PM on May 12, 2026, to Teresa Kay, Purchaser IV, at teresa.kay@tpwd.texas.gov. Contract pricing shall be submitted as a lump sum base bid, and contractors must meet prevailing wage rates under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258, with painter wages set at $15.80 per hour plus applicable fringes according to Davis-Bacon Act wage determination for Val Verde County.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting eligible responders are identified in the procurement documents. Contractors must procure and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation (statutory), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), and Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), with the State of Texas listed as an additional insured, with a Certificate of Insurance due within ten days following award. Bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid amount is required for contracts exceeding $25,000, and TPWD will withhold ten percent (10%) retainage until all work is accepted and warranty documentation is received. Upon completion, the contractor shall provide manufacturer's warranties on all installed products and a one-year labor warranty. Liquidated damages of $500.00 per week will be assessed for failure to complete work within the required timeframe. The contract is contingent upon continued availability of funding and may be terminated without penalty due to lack of appropriations or legislative budget cuts, with payment made within 30 days of receipt of properly prepared invoices.