Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #808-26-261998
Texas Historical Commission Water Storage Tank Installation at San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
Posted
June 09, 2026
Respond By
July 09, 2026
Identifier
808-26-261998
NAICS
237110, 238910
The Texas Historical Commission is seeking a contractor to install a new 25,000-gallon water storage tank, structural slab, and below-grade plumbing at the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site. - Government Buyer: Texas Historical Commission - Project Scope: - Installation of a 25,000-gallon Zincalume Silver water storage tank with roof system, liner, access hatch, hold down kit, overflow, ventilator, sacrificial anodes, 2" inlet and valve kit, 6" ANSI anti-vortex outlet and valve kit, and Aluminum Fire Department Connection signage - 20-year warranty on the tank - Construction of a 29'x29' concrete slab (6" thick, 24" wide perimeter footing, 4,000 psi compressive strength, reinforced with #4 steel bars) - Installation of below-grade plumbing (100' trench, 6" PVC pipe, 6" riser with Fire Department Connection hardware) - Site preparation, excavation, tank mounting and anchoring, and site cleanup - Staff training and provision of warranty documentation and maintenance instructions - Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with manufacturer specifications and Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office code requirements - Contractor must have at least 3 years of relevant experience - Mandatory pre-bid site visit and signed Site Visit Form required - Bid security (5% of total bid) required for bids over $25,000 - Background checks and certifications required for personnel - 20-year warranty on the water tank - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value: $85,000
Description
The Texas Historical Commission is seeking a contractor to install a new water storage tank, structural slab, and below-grade plumbing at the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site. The scope includes all labor, materials, equipment, and site preparation necessary for the installation. Work must comply with manufacturer specifications and Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office code requirements. A pre-bid site visit is required, and bids must include a security bid bond. Bids over $25,000 require a bid guarantee of at least 5% of the total bid amount.