Renovation of a museum in West Columbia, Texas. Completed plans call for the renovation of a two-story above grade museum.

The Texas Historical Commission seeks a general contractor firm with documented experience with projects of the type, scale, and scope described in this RFP. Contractor must have a MINIMUM of 8 years experience in construction similar to the type of work required by these Contract Documents (as judged by THC) to be eligible for contract award. THC requires all work to comply with all applicable Federal and State laws, codes ,and standards. The two-story plantation house at the Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site is a wood frame residence built in 1835 in the Colonial Revival style. The site is located near the Varner Creek and may be best known for being owned as a vacation home by Governor James Hogg and family. The scope will include removing, repairing and reinstalling wood windows and exterior doors on both the plantation house and the kitchen/apartment structure, as well as the repair and restoration of all wood elements. Elements to be restored include all wood trim, soffits, fascia, columns, railings, porch decks and exterior stairs. Project scope and details are further defined in the provided project specifications and construction documents. A Mandatory On-Site Pre-Proposal conference will be held at the project site to become familiar with the site conditions and characteristics. Contractors must sign the attendance log sheet at the site upon arrival. This attendance log sheet verifies all contractors that attended the mandatory on-site pre-proposal conference are only required to attend one on-site visit. All inquiries shall be submitted in writing to responses@thc.texas.gov by the date listed as the deadline for submission of questions as specified in Section3.1 above. All written inquiries will result in written responses posted to the online Anticipated Award Date: June 23, 2025