Camp Swift Automated Record Fire (ARF) Range

The Texas Military Department is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for the modernization and repair of the Automated Record Fire (ARF) Range at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, under solicitation number TMD26-CFMO-0044704. The project requires comprehensive civil, electrical, mechanical, and telecom work, including the upgrade of power and data systems, repair of existing concrete coffins with associated earthwork, and the inclusion of any known asbestos abatement within the budget. The estimated contract value is $2,000,000 including optional scopes, with specific option items offered for downrange conduit installation and precast concrete coffin replacement in lieu of repairs. All work must conform to project drawings and specifications prepared by Garver, LLC and TMD, and must be delivered according to a detailed Statement of Work and Schedule of Values broken down by CSI Divisions. Submission of proposals is due no later than 10:00 AM CT on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Camp Mabry in Austin, and must include mandatory attachments including the Contractor’s Proposal Form, Work Breakdown Schedule, Subcontracting Plan, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and Contractor’s Questionnaire. Failure to include any of these items will result in disqualification. All respondents are required to attend one of two mandatory site visits at Camp Swift on June 23 or 24, 2026, to be eligible for consideration. Proposals will be evaluated based on a best-value determination, with a strong weighting of 50% placed on compensation details in the proposal form, followed by experience with equivalent projects, proposed team qualifications, project execution plan, safety record, and project management capabilities. Evaluation includes pass/fail gates for general requirements, subcontracting plan compliance, and past performance, with disqualification triggered by low vendor scores, active corrective action plans, or repeated negative performance reports. A formal interview may be conducted with top-rated respondents, requiring attendance by the Project Manager and Superintendent, with interview scores weighted separately. The contract mandates performance and payment bonds if the sum exceeds $100,000 and $25,000 respectively, all approved by the Texas Attorney General’s Office, and a security bond may be required if a guaranteed maximum price is proposed. The contractor must submit a daily updated Quality Control plan, maintain compliance with Buy America requirements, abide by prevailing wage laws, and provide monthly progress assessment reports to verify HUB