Exterior Painting of Headquarters at Mission Tejas State Park

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is soliciting bids for the exterior painting of the headquarters building at Mission Tejas State Park in Houston County, Texas, under solicitation number 802-26-75869. The scope of work includes pressure washing, repair, and application of a stain/sealant coating on three wooden structures: the Headquarters, Nature Center, and Restroom, with all work required to be completed by August 31, 2026, during standard business hours. The Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, and incidentals, including daily site cleanup and debris removal. Performance must comply with TPWD specifications, Texas Government Code §2258 regarding prevailing wages, and accepted industry standards, with materials and workmanship subject to inspection and approval by TPWD representatives at F.O.B. destination. A one-year labor warranty and full manufacturer warranty are required, along with submission of warranty documentation and project schedules, shop drawings, product samples, and certifications before work begins. All bidders must submit a complete proposal via email to [email hidden] by 2:00 PM Central Time on May 14, 2026, and must include the Contractor’s Qualification Form (Attachment D), Bid Schedule (Attachment E), and any issued addenda. Bidders are required to attend a mandatory site visit scheduled in advance and demonstrate experience completing at least three similar projects within the past five years. The evaluation is based on Best Value, considering quality, experience, past performance, customer focus, and price, with past performance assessed on a pass/fail basis using the Vendor Performance Tracking System. The contract requires mandatory insurance coverage including $1 million commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation, with TPWD named as an additional insured. Contractors must comply with Texas Buy Texas statutes, non-discrimination laws, OSHA regulations, and maintain a drug-free workplace. Payments will be processed via state warrant through the Accounts Payable office in Austin, with invoices submitted by email and requiring accurate remittance details and Texas Payee Identification Number. The contract does not use federal FAR clauses but relies on TPWD-specific internal provisions, and no contract value is disclosed, though bid security is required for proposals exceeding $25,000.