Bexar County Facilities Management is seeking bids for the renovation of interior mezzanine housing units within the Adult Detention Center (ADC) Tower A. The project involves installing a high-security, anti-climb, and anti-fall railing system to replace existing partial-height rails. The scope includes modifying railing systems for three pods, each with four living units, totaling twelve units across the 3rd, 5th, and 7th floors. The contractor must have a minimum of 5 years of experience with similar projects and comply with Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) requirements. Work hours are generally 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT, with after-hours work requiring coordination and incurring guard service costs. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. All attendees must provide a valid government-issued ID. Security screening is required. Prospective bidders are encouraged to submit written questions in advance through the Bexar County Supplier Portal. The project location is 200 N. Comal Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, and equipment, including temporary partitions for dust and noise mitigation. Security clearances, including background checks and fingerprinting, are required for all on-site personnel at the contractor's expense. The warranty period is twelve months after final completion. Payments are subject to retainage. Claims and disputes are to be initially referred to the architect. Mediation is an option before litigation.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a specific delivery deadline for the project. However, it mentions that the contractor must achieve substantial completion and final completion within the contract time. A detailed construction schedule will be required after contract award, including the scheduled substantial completion date and the scheduled final completion date.
The bid notice indicates that payments will be made based on applications for payment submitted by the contractor, supported by a schedule of values. A 5% retainage is specified, which will be paid upon completion and acceptance of all work, including any closing documents. Payments are subject to conditions such as the absence of liens and the provision of lien waivers.
The contractor warrants that materials and equipment will be of the best quality and new, the work will be free from defects, and will strictly conform to the contract documents. The contractor warrants this for a period of twelve (12) months after final completion of the work.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the award criterion. However, it is a public tender, implying that the award will likely be based on factors such as the lowest responsive bid, technical qualifications, and overall best value to the county.
The contractor must have a minimum of 5 years of experience with similar projects. All workforce on-site will require security clearances, including background checks and fingerprints, at the contractor's expense.
If the contractor fails to achieve final completion of the work on or before the scheduled final completion date, they must pay liquidated damages to the county for each calendar day of delay. The county also reserves the right to terminate the contract for cause if the contractor fails to comply with various obligations.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center, South Tower Visitors Center, 200 N. Comal Street, San Antonio, TX **** bidders must attend this mandatory meeting to submit a bid.
The bid notice mentions that samples are a type of submittal that the contractor must provide. It states that shop drawings, product data, samples and similar submittals are submittals and not contract documents. Specific requirements for samples are not detailed in the provided text.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid or its terms. However, it encourages bidders to submit written questions in advance through the Bexar County Supplier Portal before the question period expires.