State Preservation Board Properties Metal Refinishing and Maintenance

The Texas State Preservation Board (SPB) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP No. 809-25-0003) for comprehensive metal refinishing and maintenance services across nine state properties located in Travis County, including the State Capitol, Capitol Extension, Sam Houston Building, Robert E. Johnson Building, John H. Reagan Building, Capitol Visitors Center, Bullock Texas State History Museum, Texas State Cemetery, and Governor's Mansion. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide specialized services involving refinishing and maintenance of unpainted architectural metals such as brass, bronze, stainless steel, and aluminum, as well as wood touch-up services for elevator cab interiors. Specific deliverables include quarterly, bi-annual, semi-annual, and annual maintenance cycles with detailed requirements for cleaning, polishing, lacquering, and preserving metal surfaces across these historical properties. Contractors must have a minimum of five years of experience in metal refinishing and maintenance, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit scheduled for February 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Proposals are due March 4, 2025, by 2:00 PM CST, with an evaluation criteria weighted at 40 points for cost, 40 points for project experience, and 20 points for project team qualifications. The contract term is two years, with potential for two additional two-year renewal options.

The RFP includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting goal of 26% for other services, requiring contractors to either commit to subcontracting with Texas-certified HUB vendors or demonstrate good faith efforts in HUB participation. Potential subcontracting opportunities are identified in metal work maintenance and repair services (910-53), carpentry maintenance and repair services (910-06), and carpentry (914-27). Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers compensation, employer's liability, commercial general liability, and automobile liability. The projected budget for this project is $165,000, subject to finalization of the scope of work, with bid pricing required to remain firm for 90 days from the bid opening date and potential price increases limited to 5% cumulatively during renewal periods. Special considerations include performing work after hours, obtaining DPS security clearance for the Governor's Mansion, and adhering to strict scheduling requirements during the Legislative session from January 1st to June 1st, 2025. Contractors must also submit product submittals and processes for each metal and finish type, ensuring meticulous preservation of these historically significant state properties.