Invitation for Bids for Installation of Water Tank for San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site

The Texas Historical Commission is requesting bids on the installation of a water storage tank and related infrastructure at San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site in San Felipe, Texas, under IFB 808-26-261998, with bids due July 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT and mandatory site visits scheduled June 16–19, 2026.

The scope encompasses furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services to install a 25,000-gallon water storage tank, a 29' by 29' concrete structural slab, below-grade plumbing infrastructure, site preparation, excavation, concrete foundation work, and staff training. Work must comply with Texas State Fire Marshal's Office code requirements and manufacturer specifications. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in similar construction work. Material submittals are due within ten days of Notice to Proceed and require owner approval before installation. The contractor must maintain a one-year warranty on all work and provide service to electrical and mechanical systems at no additional cost during the warranty period.

The contract price comprises six line items covering tank materials, labor fees, plumbing materials, concrete slab materials, and installation fees. A bid bond of not less than 5% of the total bid amount is required for bids exceeding $25,000, with payment and performance bonds due post-award for contracts above that threshold. No VetHUB subcontracting plan is required due to the contract's expected value below $100,000.

The expected contract start date is August 1, 2026, with completion required within sixty calendar days from Notice to Proceed. The contract term runs through October 31, 2026, with potential extension options up to one hundred eighty additional calendar days. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day apply for failure to meet Substantial Completion or Final Completion dates. Award notification is expected July 15, 2026. THC will evaluate bids on best value factors including item price, warranty terms, lifecycle costs, compliance with specifications, delivery timeframe, and past performance. The site remains open to the public during construction; the contractor must maintain temporary fencing, barricades, warning lights, and flagmen as needed.