Architectural and Engineering Services for Cameron Center

Central Health, operating under the Travis County Healthcare District, is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to deliver comprehensive design services for the Cameron Center, a proposed 122,000-square-foot Medical Respite and Community Services Campus located at 7901 Cameron Road in Austin, Texas. The project involves three buildings on a 4.38-acre site with site work that may include grading adjustments, utility upgrades, ADA-compliant outdoor amenities, and accommodations for service animals. The selected firm will provide full architectural and engineering services from initial programming through construction administration, including all deliverables required at each phase: existing conditions and program validation reports, schematic and design development drawings, code compliance matrices, construction documents, permit applications, and construction administration deliverables such as bi-weekly site observation reports, punch lists, and as-built documentation. The work must adhere to the International Building Code with Austin amendments, Texas Accessibility Standards, the Americans with Disabilities Act, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and other local and state regulations, including food service standards from the Texas Department of Health Services. The solicitation, numbered 2605-002 and posted on May 5, 2026, with a submission deadline of June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, requires proposers to submit a qualification statement via Bidnet.com or in a sealed envelope to the Central Health Purchasing Office, explicitly prohibiting any pricing information or cost proposals under penalty of automatic disqualification. Proposals must be accompanied by mandatory certifications and forms including a signed Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Certificate of Secretary (if applicable), Insurance Coverage Form covering general liability, professional liability, cyber liability, commercial auto, umbrella, and workers compensation, Business Development Form, and Acknowledgment of Receipt. The contractor must certify it is not engaged with Iran, Sudan, or foreign terrorist organizations as defined by Texas Government Code Section 2252.152, does not boycott Israel under Chapter 2271, and does not boycott energy companies. Upon award, the firm must electronically file Form 1295 and provide a completed IRS Form W-9. The evaluation is based on a best-value approach, weighting project experience at 30%, team qualifications at 25%, understanding of scope at 25%, schedule management at 10%, interview performance at 5%, and past performance at 5%. Compensation is negotiated per task order under a