IFB 802-26-79363_Residence HVAC Replacement_Galveston Island State Park

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is soliciting bids for the replacement of the HVAC system in the Assistant Park Superintendent Residence at Galveston Island State Park, located in Galveston County, Texas. The solicitation, identified as IFB 802-26-79363, requires a lump sum bid for complete turnkey installation of a new HVAC system serving approximately 1,800 square feet of conditioned space, including all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and supervision necessary to deliver a fully tested and operational system. Bids are due by June 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time and must be submitted via email to teresa.kay@tpwd.texas.gov with the project number and bid date included in the subject line. Failure to meet this deadline results in automatic disqualification. Respondents must submit a signed cover page, Attachment D (Contractor Qualification Form with at least three similar projects completed within the past five years), Attachment E (Bid Schedule with no exceptions), and any signed addenda. Bids that fail to meet these mandatory documentation requirements or lack evidence of minimum experience, past performance, or compliance with eligibility criteria will be rejected outright. Contractors must comply with a comprehensive set of regulatory, safety, and performance standards, including adherence to the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act, use of the E-Verify system for employment eligibility verification, and full compliance with Texas Government Code provisions relating to procurement, firearm entity discrimination, and human trafficking prohibitions. All work must follow the International Building Code and International Plumbing Code, meet OSHA safety standards, and adhere to prevailing wage requirements under the U.S. Department of Labor. Insurance requirements include statutory workers’ compensation and $1,000,000 in employer liability coverage, as well as proof of current TDLR licensure. The project must be completed by August 31, 2026, with time being an essential element of the contract, and any schedule modifications require formal change orders. Upon final acceptance, the contractor must provide manufacturer warranties of at least ten years on the compressor, five years on parts, and twenty years or a limited lifetime on the heat exchanger, along with a one-year contractor warranty covering all labor and materials. All shipments must be F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid, and invoices must be submitted to Texas Parks & Wildlife Accounts Payable in Austin with full details including the contractor name, Texas PIN