IFB Renovation of Animal Holding Facility

The City of Texarkana is soliciting bids for the renovation of its Animal Holding Facility under solicitation number 2026-1906-02, with a deadline for responses set for May 26, 2026, at 6:30 PM CST. The work encompasses a range of construction and retrofit activities including the installation of an insulation support system beneath existing roof panels, demolition and reconstruction of a metal fence, construction of a connector walkway and sally port, and the application of seamless, chemical- and slip-resistant resinous flooring in animal holding areas with integral cove bases. All new concrete slabs require termite treatment per Section 02250, and any brick replacement must match existing brick in size, texture, and color, with samples submitted for approval. Bidders must conduct field verification of existing conditions, including footing dimensions and roof integrity, prior to submission and must include demolition of the existing fence in their bids even though it is not depicted on the drawings. Addendum 1 has been issued and must be acknowledged by all respondents to avoid disqualification, introducing two binding bid options: Option B for secondary flashing using EPDM and stainless steel, and Option 2 for Poly-Crete flooring as an alternative to the specified system. Substitutions of materials, including flooring and flashing, are permitted only if the bidder provides a detailed side-by-side comparison proving equivalency or superiority, with the burden of proof squarely on the bidder. All work must align with sealed PEMB shop drawings approved before pier drilling begins, and installation must follow manufacturer specifications from Stonhard or Arizona Polymer Flooring. The estimated contract value is not disclosed, and no formal federal contract clauses, FAR or DFARS provisions, or accounting data like AAC, TAS, or ACRN are included—this is a municipal procurement governed by project-specific specifications, addenda, and local requirements. Bidders must submit proposals via email to reed.russell@texarkanatexas.gov by the deadline, and a mandatory bid meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 1:30 PM on the fourth floor of 220 Texas Blvd. Additional site walkthroughs are available by appointment before the question deadline on May 20 at noon CST. The City of Texarkana has waived all permit fees for this project, and final acceptance of all materials and workmanship rests solely with the Architect/Owner at the site of performance located at 523 W