Exterior Painting of Park Residence and Shed at Devils River STATE NATURAL AREA

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is soliciting bids for the exterior painting of the Park Residence and Shed at Devils River State Natural Area in Val Verde County, Texas, under solicitation number 802-26-78078. The work involves comprehensive surface preparation, wood repairs, and painting of the 2,500 square foot Superintendent’s residence and 500 square foot shed, with all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision provided by the contractor. Performance must comply with TPWD’s Attachment A through C, including industry standards, prevailing wage rates under Texas Government Code §2258, and OSHA safety regulations. The project must be completed by August 31, 2026, with materials procured and delivered no later than July 31, 2026, and all work conducted during regular business hours. Delivery is F.O.B. destination at the project site, with unit prices including all shipping, handling, and fees. Bids are due by 2:00 PM Central Time on May 19, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via email to teresa.kay@tpwd.texas.gov with proper subject line formatting and uploaded to the ESBD portal. Late bids are disqualified. The solicitation requires contractors to submit a Contractor Qualification Form detailing past projects and references, along with the TPWD Bid Schedule. Evaluation is based on Best Value, not lowest price, with past performance serving as a critical pass/fail criterion—vendors with a VPTS score below “C,” a Legacy “Unsatisfactory” rating, or a history of non-performance, litigation, or canceled orders will be automatically disqualified. No numerical weights or adjectival ratings are applied; compliance and capability are assessed holistically. Contractors must comply with insurance requirements, maintain confidentiality of state data, and adhere to HUB participation guidelines under Texas law. E-Verify compliance requires submission of case verification numbers for the three most recent hires, and any affiliation with current or former TPWD employees triggers potential conflict-of-interest disclosures. The contractor must provide a one-year labor warranty, ensure daily site cleanup, and remove all debris upon completion. Payment is processed through TPWD’s Accounts Payable in Austin, via email invoice with contract number and remittance details. No formal CLIN structure or contract value estimate is provided, but labor rates are listed for painters at $26.80 per hour plus $7.40 in fringe benefits