P#112741 HQ Replacement Phase 1 at Tyler State Park

Solicitation Description: In response to Governor Abbott’s March 13, 2020 Proclamation, and pursuant to §418.016 of the code, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has mandated that all bid openings will be privately held until further notice.   Private, state employee only, held bid openings are a result of extraordinary measures are being taken in order to limit the development, contraction and spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Effective, Thursday, March 19, 2020, changes have been made to operations at TPWD’s Austin Headquarters.  Consistent with those changes, effective immediately, and continuing until otherwise notified, all TPWD Headquarters buildings (Main HQ, Building D, Airport Commerce Park) will be closed to public access.  TPWD is also suspending the acceptance of hand-delivered bids and proposals but will continue to accept bids and proposals that are submitted via courier, mail, or email.  Refer to Instructions to Bidders for more

information. TPWD is requesting sealed bids to perform all Work required for the following Project:   Project NameHeadquarters (HQ) Replacement Phase 1Project LocationTyler State Park Project Number112741Deadline for Receipt of Proposals2:00 PM (CT) on October 8, 2020Construction Estimate$ 3.1 Million – 3.5 MillionProject includes, but not limited to: Furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to provide Headquarters (HQ) Replacement Phase 1 located at Tyler  State Park in accordance with the Invitation for Bids and Contract Documents.   Performance Period: All work shall be completed within three hundred and thirty (330) calendar days commencing on the date specified in the Notice to Proceed .   This performance period includes completing the various aspects required to complete the Work, including submittal of all PR Submittals, mobilization, procurement, installation, testing, inspection and delivery of documents described in the Uniform General Conditions, Article 12, 12.1.1.1. On-Line Pre-Bid Video Meeting:  An On-line Pre-bid Video Meeting will be held on September 16, 2020 at 10:00AM (CT).  Although the pre-bid meeting is not mandatory, Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend as important information regarding bid submittal requirements and an overview of the Project will be discussed.  The on-line video meeting will be conducted using Microsoft® Teams. Bidders may use their browser to access the meeting or a Microsoft® Teams application.    Important Note:  In order to receive the Teams™ calendar invitation to the on-line pre-bid video meeting, Bidders must pre-register.   Following the on-line video meeting, the PowerPoint™ presentation will be posted to TPWD’s website and the Electronic State Business Daily. Register in advance using this link: Pre-Registration FormThe deadline to register is 5:00PM on September 15, 2020. Prior to the on-line video meeting, TPWD will send an email calendar invitation containing information about joining the on-line video meeting to each requestor the day before the meeting. Site Visit: A one-time site visit will be held on September 17, 2020 at 1:00 PM, everyone will meet outside of the existing Headquarters. Attendees must provide their own face covering and wear it at all times at the site. The Construction Manager, Mitchel Gibson will conduct the site visit. Attendees are reminded that questions will not be answered during this meeting.  All questions must be put in writing and submitted to Mandy Holcomb, Sr. Contract Manager by September 21, 2020. Failure to give proper consideration to site conditions when preparing the bid will not constitute grounds for additional compensation.Contact Information: For additional information regarding this Invitation for Bids,  you may contact Mandy Holcomb, Sr. Contract Manager, directly at 512/389-4353 or by email at mandy.holcomb@tpwd.texas.gov. _______________________________________________________________________To view and download full Bidding and Contract Documents, visit the TPWD web site using: http://tpwd.texas.gov/business/bidops/current_bid_opportunities/construction/ For upcoming projects, visit the Electronic State Business Daily web site:   http://www.txsmartbuy.com/sp and the TPWD web site:   https://tpwd.texas.gov/business/bidops/current_bid_opportunities/construction/