P# 1112121- Bunkhouse Restroom Repairs, Wildlife Management Area, Brewster County, Texas

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Bunkhouse Restroom Repairs at the Black Gap Wildlife Management Area in Brewster County, Texas. The project involves comprehensive construction work including selective demolition, plumbing fixture and line replacement, electrical and lighting updates, mechanical heat and ventilation improvements, and interior partitions and finishes. Bidders must submit a detailed qualification statement demonstrating experience with at least three comparable civil construction projects completed within the past five years, with a focus on projects similar in type, scope, and size. The bid is due on August 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for August 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. Site visits are available by appointment between August 12-14, 2025. The contract time is 274 calendar days, with a mandatory final completion and invoicing deadline of August 31, 2026. Award will be based on best value, considering factors such as the bidder's qualifications, past performance, and ability to meet the project's technical and operational requirements.

The procurement includes a 32.9% Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting goal, requiring bidders to submit a comprehensive HUB Subcontracting Plan that demonstrates efforts to engage economically disadvantaged businesses. The project is federally funded and subject to the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, mandating the use of U.S.-produced iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, meet specific insurance requirements, and comply with prevailing wage rates. The project has a construction cost estimate ranging from $98,450 to $103,632. Additional compliance requirements include cybersecurity training, non-discrimination policies, immigration regulations, and certifications regarding debarment, suspension, and drug-free workplace standards. Bidders must also complete U.S. Department of the Interior certification forms and verify they are not involved with entities from specified countries or have violated antitrust regulations.