TSLAC SHC Line Stop and Cut-Off Valve Project

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has issued Request for Proposal #306-25-0374 for a line stop and cut-off valve installation project at the Sam Houston Regional Library & Research Center in Liberty, TX. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive water pipe infrastructure work, including excavation, equipment installation, permitting, materials procurement, and site restoration. Specific project deliverables include installing one or more line stops on existing water pipes, implementing a cut-off valve, performing excavation with shoring support, thrust blocking, trench protection, backfilling, and complete site restoration after work completion. Vendor qualifications mandate a minimum of two years of experience in line stop and related services, with contractors required to demonstrate financial stability and operational competence. Critical project dates include mandatory site visits on August 12 and 14, 2025 (9:00 AM-3:00 PM CT), vendor questions due by August 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, and proposal responses due August 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM CT. The anticipated contract award is scheduled for September 2025, with an initial contract term through August 31, 2026, and potential twelve-month extension.

The project operates as a turnkey arrangement with payment provided after satisfactory completion, following a 30-day payment schedule under the Texas Prompt Payment Act. No Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is required, as the project is expected to be under $100,000. Insurance requirements include comprehensive coverage for workers' compensation, commercial general liability, professional liability, and automobile liability. Vendor work must be performed during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM), excluding national holidays, with pre-approval needed for Monday work due to the Sam Houston Center being closed to the public. The project is geographically situated in Liberty County and the Little Cypress CDP, with specific infrastructure improvements at the Sam Houston Regional Library & Research Center. While no specific budget ceiling is explicitly stated, the procurement suggests the project will be valued under $100,000, making it a moderate-scale infrastructure improvement initiative focused on critical water line infrastructure maintenance and enhancement.