Construction (McNiel Elementary Renovation Project

THIS SOLICITATION IS A 2-STEP PROCESS (two separate electronic responses are required) as outlined here: (ALL PROPOSING VENDORS MUST SUBMIT BOTH STEP 1 AND STEP 2)
STEP 1: QUALIFICATIONS Deadline for Step 1 Qualification is NOON on 8/28/2025. STEP 2: PRICE/BID Deadline for Step 2 Price is NOON on 8/29/2025. STEP 2 REQUIREMENT INCLUDES Bid bond in the amount of 5% of the BASE BID. VENDOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IDENTIFYING ALL VENDOR REQUIREMENTS. Failure of Proposer to submit both Step 1 and Step 2, including bid bond, prior to each Step's deadline will result in disqualification of Proposer.
Nature of Project: 1. General Information. The Wichita Falls Independent School District, (“WFISD”) (hereafter called the "Owner") will receive Competitive sealed Proposals for:
“McNiel Elementary Renovation” (aka "McNiel Reno")
(hereafter called the "Project") in accordance with the Drawings, Specifications, and other Contract Documents prepared by BYSParchitects. (hereafter called "Architect") on August 5, 2025.
THE ONLY CONTACT FOR THIS SOLICITATION/PROCUREMENT IS: Lauren Zotz, Director of Purchasing Wichita Falls ISD 1104 Broad Street Wichita Falls, Texas 76301 Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 x13002 Email: contact@example.gov
Respondents shall restrict its contact with the Owner and direct all questions regarding this RFP, including questions regarding terms and conditions, to the Q&A function within this electronic bidding system, or to contact@example.gov (all inquiries will be posted to the electronic bid). Do not contact members of the Board of Trustees or any employee or representative of WFISD regarding this solicitation. Contact after issuance of this solicitation and before a contract is finalized, may result in disqualification of your proposal.
4. Project Planning Schedule. The Owner desires to select a General Contractor that can provide dependable, high-quality services and a substantially complete the Project by the following date:
Substantial Completion: June 12, 2026.
Form of Proposals:
1. To achieve a uniform review process and obtain the maximum degree of comparability, it is required that proposals be submitted via this electronic bidding platform.
However, WFISD is legally required to accept complete hardcopy proposals, for which all electronic requirements must be present in the hardcopy proposal, with THREE (3) sets provided AND a thumb-drive of all requirements fulfilled (and organized in the manner specified) in the hardcopy submission and the thumb-drive submission. Missing documents, missing portions of documents, missing requirements, or any missing or incomplete information will be grounds for rejection of Proposal. Hardcopy proposals must be delivered prior to the deadline stated herein, in a sealed envelope plainly marked: Competitive Sealed Proposal: “McNiel Renovation” for Wichita Falls I.S.D. RFP 2526-15-S-26” and bearing the name and address of the Proposer. Hardcopy proposal must include ONE (1) original (marked "ORIGINAL") and TWO (2) copies (marked "COPY") of the complete proposal and all requirements. Risk of on-time delivery is that of the Proposer. 2. At the time stated herein, the STEP 2 Proposals (electronic and hardcopy) will be opened, and the names of each Proposer read aloud. Proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted and will be returned unopened to the Proposer (rejected electronic proposals will be marked "disqualified"). Faxed or emailed responses will not be considered. Responses without an on-time delivery of BID BOND will not be considered. By submitting a response, Vendor certifies to the best of his/her knowledge that all information is true and correct. Scanned signatures are acceptable where PDF files are requested. Responses must be submitted on the forms provided, and in the order required. Only responses received by the date and time specified will be considered. Step 2 Vendor Pricing is firm unless pricing change(s) are accepted in writing by WFISD.
All WFISD purchases must be prefaced by a District-issued approved Purchase Order issued by WFISD Purchasing Department.