Painting, Drywall, Acoustical Ceilings, and Flooring (JOC-IDIQ)

Harris County Department of Education (HCDE/CP) is soliciting proposals under Competitive Sealed Proposal 26/021MR for a Job Order Contracting - Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (JOC-IDIQ) agreement covering painting, drywall, acoustical ceilings, and flooring services. The solicitation, posted on April 30, 2026, with a response deadline of May 15, 2026, is open to vendors who must submit complete proposals via the HCDE eBid portal, with all required documentation outlined in the Attachment Packet including financial statements, insurance certifications, bonding capacity documentation, QA/QC plans, safety records, pricing matrices, and Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295. Proposals must also include a marketing plan, organizational chart, resumes of proposed personnel, and any exceptions to contract terms redlined in Section 5.0. The contract is structured under a best-value evaluation methodology totaling 100 points, with pricing accounting for 40% of the score, quality of services and performance capability at 25%, vendor reputation and experience at 20%, safety record at 5%, financial capability at 5%, and marketing plan at 5%. Proposals must achieve a minimum score of 70 to be eligible, and award will prioritize overall value over the lowest price alone. All work must comply with CSI MasterFormat divisions 05–10 and 32, local, state, and federal codes, and manufacturer specifications, with performance occurring on-site at various CP member locations throughout Texas, primarily in Houston. Pricing is governed by a pre-developed Unit Price Book (UPB), with vendors required to submit hourly labor rates and material maintenance pricing. Delivery and performance terms require vendors to pre-pay all freight and delivery charges, with no FOB terms specified in the base contract. Inspections and final acceptance occur at the job site by the CP member, who retains authority to verify compliance with specifications and approve work prior to payment. The contract includes standard clauses on delivery, warranties, inspection, invoicing, termination for convenience, and miscellaneous provisions organized under Section 5.0, but not as formal FAR clauses. Vendors must be registered in SAM, disclose debarment status, certify compliance with Buy American provisions if applicable, and adhere to HCDE’s non-discrimination policy. The program has a total estimated annual ceiling of $200 million across all awardees under the