Ramsey Renovate Water Tower– Ramsey Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for renovating the water tower at the Ramsey Unit located in Rosharon, Texas. The project specifically requires comprehensive water tower rehabilitation, including complete removal of existing paint and rust from both interior and exterior surfaces of the elevated storage tank. A critical component of the renovation involves adding cathodic protection to prevent future corrosion and ensure compliance with health and safety codes. A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for May 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with strict registration requirements for potential bidders. Proposals must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on June 16, 2025, to the Contracts and Procurement office in Huntsville, Texas, with specific security protocols governing site access and proposal submission. Respondents must demonstrate bondability and insurability, with the ability to provide Performance and Payment Bonds at 100% of the contract amount upon award. The TDCJ reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will issue the Notice to Proceed at the Pre-Construction Meeting.

The procurement emphasizes significant participation requirements for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), mandating that all respondents submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan as a critical component of their proposal. Failure to include this plan will result in automatic proposal rejection. The solicitation requires contractors to make a good faith effort to include HUBs in the total value of the construction contract, with specific attention to minimum wage rates as prescribed in the Special Conditions. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated in the available documentation, the complexity of the water tower renovation and the comprehensive requirements suggest a substantial project scope. The procurement is specifically targeted to contractors with expertise in industrial and municipal infrastructure renovation, particularly those with experience in water tower rehabilitation and corrosion protection techniques. The jurisdiction for this contract is Brazoria County, Texas, with the project located at the Ramsey Unit, indicating a state correctional facility infrastructure improvement initiative.