Gatesville ISD JR High Campus Interior Lighting Fixture Replacement (Labor Only)

Gatesville Independent School District in Texas is soliciting labor services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for interior lighting fixture replacement at the district's junior high campus located at 307 S. Lovers Lane, Gatesville, TX 76528. The project requires qualified electrical contractors to provide comprehensive labor, supervision, tools, equipment, and incidental materials for the removal and replacement of 132 existing 2x4 LED flat panel backlit lighting fixtures. Contractor deliverables include demolition and disposal of existing fixtures, disconnection and modification of existing wiring as needed, installation of owner-furnished fixtures, provision of mounting hardware and electrical materials, circuit verification, and testing of installed fixtures. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, local, and Texas public school construction and electrical codes. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Gatesville JR High, with sealed proposals due no later than Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM to LeighAnn Goodwin, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, at the Gatesville ISD Administration Office (311 S. Lovers Lane, Gatesville, TX 76528). Contract award will occur on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM, with work required to commence within seven days of award and be completed within 14 days of award. Evaluation criteria include price, vendor reputation, past performance with the district, compliance with RFP requirements, and project schedule ability, with proposers required to submit three references from similar organizations served within the last three years.

The RFP does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types eligible to respond. All proposals must be accompanied by mandatory certification forms including evidence of non-collusion, conflict of interest questionnaires, criminal history disclosures, residency certification, proof of tax identification (IRS Form W-9), and Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 disclosing interested parties. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the procurement documentation. The district is tax-exempt under Texas Education Code Section 45.160, and all materials and fixtures are owner-furnished, with the contractor responsible for labor only. Bids must remain firm for 60 days from the award date, and the district reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or award to multiple contractors if determined to be in the district's best interest. The specific contract value or budget range for this labor-only procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation.