LIGHTING INSTALLATION at Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB 808-26-261446) for lighting installation services at Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site in Washington County, Texas. The project scope includes the removal of one existing light pole and lights, along with the installation of three new 35-foot pole lights utilizing existing bases and LED lighting packages (McGraw Edison GALN-SA4D models at 740 volts in T3, T4, and 5WQ configurations or equivalent brightness) with corresponding electrical service connections. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in similar work and are required to submit a signed Site Visit Form as a condition of proposal acceptance. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for April 8th and 15th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with bid submissions due on April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The evaluation timeline includes bid evaluation beginning April 20, 2026, interviews with top candidates on April 21, 2026, and an expected notice of intent to award on April 22, 2026. Contract work must be completed within 90 days of award, with the contract anticipated to commence on April 27, 2026. Pricing shall be submitted as a total lump-sum bid on the Price Schedule Sheet (Exhibit II), encompassing all labor, materials, delivery, and installation costs. The contract may be extended by written agreement for one year with two optional one-year extensions. Evaluation criteria and specific award amounts are not established, though payment is contingent upon THC's acceptance of deliverables and will be made monthly upon submission of itemized invoices.

No set-aside designations are specified for small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, or other disadvantaged enterprise categories, though VetHUB certification is noted as voluntary. All bidders must comply with THC's General Terms and Conditions, which establish standard contractual requirements including workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Contractors must satisfy extensive eligibility certifications including E-Verify employment verification, non-debarment status, absence of felony convictions, and compliance with Texas Government Code requirements related to boycott prohibitions, human trafficking, and critical infrastructure affirmations. The IFB does not specify a guaranteed minimum or maximum compensation amount, contract value, or budget range. The contract is subject to continued availability of funding and may be terminated if appropriations are cut or funding becomes unavailable. Payment may be withheld if disputes remain unresolved after 30 days, work verification is pending, or the contractor becomes delinquent on child support obligations.