Request for Proposals for a Contractor to Provide Construction Services for Magoffin Home Adobe Stabilization at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site, El Paso County, El Paso, Texas

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) #808-25-252070 for construction services focused on adobe stabilization and architectural restoration at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site in El Paso County, Texas. The project involves comprehensive structural stabilization of a single-story adobe structure spanning approximately 5,000 square feet, with specific work including adobe masonry repairs, exterior plaster replacement, parapet repairs, and limited interior restoration. Contractors must possess a minimum of 8 years of experience in similar historic preservation construction work and will be required to participate in a mandatory three-day on-site adobe training workshop. Two mandatory pre-proposal site conferences are scheduled for July 8th and 9th, 2025, with proposals due on July 18, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Central Time. The evaluation will utilize a weighted scoring system: 30% for price, 35% for comparable experience, and 35% for assigned staff qualifications. Contractors must comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Treatment of Historic Properties standards and provide comprehensive documentation throughout the restoration process.

The RFP includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan with a specific HUB goal of 21.1% for building construction contracts, emphasizing the state's commitment to promoting business opportunities for economically disadvantaged businesses. Prime contractors must demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontracting with Texas certified HUB vendors and provide detailed documentation of their outreach and selection processes. The contract will have a base term of 3 years with potential 2-year renewal periods and includes an owner's lump sum allowance of $25,000 to address potential concealed conditions. Contractors are required to provide performance and payment bonds, with bond requirements varying based on the total contract price. The project is funded through the Texas Historical Commission and will require extensive insurance coverage, including builder's risk, commercial general liability, and umbrella liability policies. Criminal background checks will be mandatory for all contractor and subcontractor employees working on the state-owned property. The total project budget is not explicitly stated, but the comprehensive restoration nature and historic preservation requirements suggest a significant investment in preserving this Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.