Victoria Readiness Center Major Maintenance STAR

The Texas Military Department Construction and Facilities Maintenance Office (CFMO) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for comprehensive general contracting services at the Victoria Readiness Center Major Maintenance (STAR) facility located at 106 E Mockingbird Lane, Victoria, Texas 77904. The project encompasses hazardous materials identification and remediation design, site modifications including paving and drainage improvements, building envelope enhancements, life safety and code compliance upgrades, mechanical and electrical infrastructure improvements, interior renovations, kitchen and latrine upgrades, and related civil, structural, architectural, and communications work. Successful respondents must demonstrate general contracting experience, financial stability, and capability to manage complex construction projects, as proposals will be evaluated on a scored basis with compensation weighted at 50%, respondent experience at 18%, proposed team experience at 10%, project execution plan at 8%, safety program at 5%, project management at 5%, and ability to provide general construction services at 4%. Respondents must submit a bid bond equal to not less than 5% of the proposal base amount and comply with the Build America Buy America Act domestic content requirements for federally funded portions. Critical deadlines include mandatory site visits on June 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT and June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT; a question submission deadline of June 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT with answers provided by addendum approximately July 15, 2026; and proposal submission by July 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT with public opening at 1:05 PM CT the same day. Successful respondent notification is anticipated August 18, 2026, with contract award and execution approximately August 31, 2026, and construction commencement upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with approximate project completion in September 2027.

The procurement includes a mandatory Subcontracting Plan with emphasis on service-disabled veteran-owned business (VetHUB) participation in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2161, requiring all responding vendors to demonstrate good faith effort to recruit certified VetHUB vendors by notifying at least two VetHUBs and allowing a minimum of seven business days for responses. Identified subcontracting opportunities include building construction for non-residential office buildings, electrical work, HVAC systems, plumbing, roofing and siding, and environmental remediation services. The estimated construction budget is $3,350,000 for the proposal base with nine optional line items totaling approximately $650,000, with payment processed in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act upon submission of required forms including applications for payment, affidavits, and subcontracting plan progress reports. The contract is contingent upon continued availability of state funding and is subject to extensive contractual requirements including performance bonds exceeding $100,000, payment bonds exceeding $25,000, workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits, commercial general liability coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, and prevailing wage compliance. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. All respondents must execute a Non-Collusion Affidavit, comply with the Texas Military Department Standard Terms and Conditions (Revision 6), and acknowledge the Uniform General Conditions and 2026 Supplemental General Conditions established by the Texas Military Department.