Request for Proposal for Exterior Wood and Windows Restoration at Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site Brazoria County, West Columbia, Texas

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #808-25-251451 for comprehensive exterior wood and windows restoration services at the Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site located in West Columbia, Brazoria County, Texas. The project involves detailed restoration of a two-story plantation house originally built in 1835, focusing on removing, repairing, and reinstalling wood windows and exterior doors on both the main house and kitchen/apartment structure. Contractors must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in similar restoration projects and will be evaluated based on a weighted scoring system: 40% for pricing, 30% for comparable experience, and 30% for assigned staff qualifications. Mandatory on-site pre-proposal conferences are scheduled for May 29 and 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with proposals due on June 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The restoration scope includes comprehensive work on exterior wood elements such as trim, soffits, fascia, columns, railings, porch decks, and stairs, with a focus on preserving the historical integrity of the site.

The RFP includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan with a state goal of 21.1% for building construction contracts, encouraging prime contractors to subcontract with Texas certified HUB vendors. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, with bond requirements varying based on the total contract price, and must carry comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation and commercial general liability coverage. The contract will have a base term of two years with potential one-year renewal periods and includes a $15,000 owner's allowance for addressing unforeseen conditions. An Asbestos Survey and Lead Report has identified lead-based paint in 62 painted components, which must be properly managed during construction. The project documentation indicates that prevailing wage rates will apply, and contractors must comply with state procurement regulations, the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and various state and federal guidelines governing historic site restoration.