The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is seeking bids for the installation of lighting at the Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site. The project involves replacing existing and installing new light poles and lighting packages, including connecting electrical service. Bidders must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in similar work. The contract term is 90 days for completion, with potential for extensions. Bids must be submitted electronically by April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. A mandatory site visit is required, and the form must be included with the bid. The award will be based on best value to the state. Inquiries must be submitted in writing by the deadline specified in the schedule of events.
The project scope shall be completed within 90 days of the award. The contract may be extended by the parties only by written agreement or a signed change order for one 1 year with two one-year extensions. Services are estimated to take place between April 27, 2026, and May 30, 2026.
The awarded bidder shall request payment by submitting the original of an itemized invoice in a form acceptable to THC. The invoice shall be supported by documentation required for the basis of payment listed in Exhibit II, Price Schedule. The awarded bidder may submit an invoice no more frequently than monthly and no later than ninety (90) days after completing deliverables specified in the contract.
Upon final acceptance of the work by THC, the contractor shall furnish THC with the maximum available warranty on all installed/delivered materials and a one-year warranty on the work.
THC will award a contract to a bidder whose bid is considered to provide best value to the state of Texas, as defined by Texas Government Code **** reserves the right to award contracts to one or more bidders. THC makes its award depending on what best serves project needs.
THC is seeking vendors that have a minimum of 5 years of experience similar to the type and scope of goods required and/or services rendered by this IFB as judged by THC to be eligible for the contract award. Vendors that do not meet this eligibility requirement will be deemed nonresponsive.
This IFB does require a pre-proposal site visit/inspection. Respondents must schedule their own visits during the timeframe listed above before submitting questions by the schedules noted deadline. Site representative and respondent signatures are required after the site visit is completed to establish the date when the site visit took place. Exhibit X, Site Visit Form, must be included in respondent's proposal. Proposal will be rejected if a signed site visit form is not included.
Any bid protest must be in writing and received in the care of the ED within five (5) working days after the bidder is notified that the award of a contract is forthcoming or otherwise knows, or should have known, of the occurrence of the action which is protested.
