Houston Grant Road Office Renovation

The Texas Department of Public Safety is soliciting qualified contractors to perform a comprehensive renovation of the Grant Road Office Building in Houston, Texas, under solicitation number 405-26R0008509. The scope of work includes interior demolition and redesign, complete roof replacement, exterior pressure washing and repainting, parking lot asphalt resurfacing and restriping, and installation of a perimeter security fence. All work must strictly follow approved construction documents and technical specifications. Key deliverables beyond physical construction include a phasing strategy, detailed project schedule, site logistics and safety plan, emergency response protocol, and a risk mitigation and communication plan. Proposals must be submitted electronically no later than 5:00 p.m. Central Time on July 13, 2026, either via email to [email hidden] or through the DPS Online Bid Room, with all mandatory forms included in four required volumes. A pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for June 26, 2026, at the facility, with Dinah Eghan-Wiafe as the point of contact. The contract will be awarded using a best value standard, evaluating vendor qualifications (40% weight), technical requirements (30% weight), and cost (30% weight), with disqualification possible for poor past performance, active corrective action plans, or non-responsiveness to prior issues. The contractor must comply with Texas and federal laws regarding equal employment, anti-boycott provisions, environmental regulations, and data security, including adherence to FBI CJIS policies. All work is subject to inspection and acceptance by DPS, with payment governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act and recommended via electronic funds transfer. The contract term is one year from effective date or until final project acceptance, with potential unilateral renewal. Pricing must be submitted using the mandatory format, including all labor, materials, overhead, and profit, with no guaranteed minimum compensation. Bonding requirements mandate a performance bond for contracts over $100,000 and a payment bond for contracts over $25,000. Vendors must submit certifications including W-9, Texas ID number, child support compliance, ownership disclosures, and assurances of eligibility, with no debarment or suspension history. All confidential information must be returned upon contract termination or upon request.