Structure Demo and Pad Rebuild

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is requesting competitive bids for demolition of an existing office building and reconstruction of the building pad at the Gainesville State Juvenile Correctional Facility in Travis and Austin counties, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. No third-party firm bids are permitted; only direct bids from contractors are accepted.

The scope encompasses demolition of an approximately 24-foot by 75-foot office building including concrete footing and stem walls, debris clearing and hauling, and construction of a new building pad measuring 60 feet by 80 feet using select fill and 3/4 base materials with water compaction to specification. The pad must be built to 10 feet elevation per specification. TJJD will disconnect utilities prior to work commencing. Bidders must provide unit pricing for the single line item classified as job-type service and submit bids electronically to Shande.vaughan@tjjd.texas.gov with the subject line annotated with Requisition Number REQ0122901-demo-OIG. All bids must be signed; late and unsigned bids will not be considered.

The contract will be awarded on a best value basis to the State. TJJD reserves the right to make awards based on best value or any combination serving the State's interests and to reject any or all bid items.

Successful respondents must carry basic workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance with "A" rated companies licensed in Texas and submit proof of coverage within five business days of award. Respondents must comply with all Texas state purchasing regulations, provide a Texas Payee Identification Number or Federal Employer Identification Number, and certify compliance with tax compliance, equal employment opportunity, immigration law, and prohibitions against certain business relationships. Site visits are available by appointment only through Chase Beam at chase.beam@tjjd.texas.gov. The State will incur no penalty for payment made within 30 days of receipt of goods or services and an uncontested invoice, with all payments made in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act.