Pecos facility conversion project

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking a contractor for the Pecos Facility Conversion Project, located at 2100 W Third St. in Pecos, Texas. The project involves converting an existing Texas Department of Transportation building into DPS offices and a commercial driver license (CDL) testing facility. Specific scope of work includes comprehensive renovation activities such as demolition, electrical work, flooring installation, drywall construction, plumbing, painting, concrete and asphalt work, structural steel installation for a CDL lane canopy, and landscaping. Electronic bid responses are due by 5:00 PM Central Time on March 14, 2025, with two mandatory pre-bid site visits scheduled on February 25 and 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM CT, where bidders must attend one session. The contract term runs from the effective date through August 31, 2025, with a potential six-month extension option. Contractors will be required to provide a comprehensive pricing schedule covering labor, materials, overhead, and profit, with five potential add-alternate options for various improvements.

The procurement includes significant Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) requirements, with a 21.1% HUB subcontracting goal for building construction contracts. Contractors must submit a detailed HUB Subcontracting Plan and demonstrate efforts to engage Texas-certified HUB vendors across multiple trade categories. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory, with DPS requiring a performance bond for contracts exceeding $100,000 and a payment bond for contracts over $25,000. The project involves 10% retainage withheld from final payment until all work is accepted and warranty documentation is received. Contractors must provide warranty service, responding to calls within 48 hours and replacing defective products within 60 days of notification. Prevailing wage rates will apply, with overtime rates calculated at 1.5 times the base hourly rate. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the renovation and multiple alternates suggest a substantial project investment.