Replace Interior Finish

The Federal Correctional Institution at Bastrop (Federal Bureau of Prisons) is soliciting bids for interior finish abatement and removal at four buildings at the facility located at 1341 Highway 95 North, Bastrop, Texas, with proposals due September 15, 2026. The scope involves hazardous-materials handling and removal under Bureau of Prisons, OSHA, and EPA compliance regimes.

The work encompasses removal and proper disposal of approximately 23,500 square feet of gypsum wallboard, 5,500 square feet of gypsum ceiling systems, 1,100 square feet of suspended ceiling systems, and 1,200 square feet of water-damaged wood paneling across four buildings with severe interior damage from prolonged roof leaks and moisture intrusion. The contractor must identify and properly handle hazardous materials including mold, lead-based paint, and asbestos-containing materials; implement containment and negative air pressure with HEPA filtration; and conduct final HEPA cleaning of all work areas. All employees must obtain security clearance and badging within 14 working days of Notice to Proceed. Work is restricted to 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. within the secure perimeter); weekends and federal holidays are excluded.

The contractor furnishes all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and disposal services. Materials must be submitted for Contracting Officer approval within 15 days of Notice to Proceed and delivered between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on weekdays. All debris and waste must be removed daily and disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The contractor must coordinate with FCI Bastrop staff and the Contracting Officer's Representative, maintain daily tool inventories, and notify the COR of material deviations, which will be processed as Change Order Requests. A pre-bid site visit is required.