Construction of new TFS Nacogdoches Office

Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking a qualified general contractor to construct a new office building and associated site improvements at 428 NE Stallings Drive in Nacogdoches, Texas, under solicitation RFP-26-011. The project requires full compliance with detailed drawings and specifications provided as attachments, and all work must meet industry standards for merchantable quality, workmanship, and ADA accessibility. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email by 4:00 p.m. Central Time on March 31, 2026, using a specified format that includes an executive overview, statement of qualifications, pricing schedule in Excel, HUB subcontracting plan, and a signed Execution of Offer. The solicitation mandates strict submission guidelines, prohibiting staples, paper clips, spiral binding, and any non-electronic delivery methods. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2025, to provide clarifications. The award will be determined through a best-value trade-off evaluation, not necessarily the lowest bid, with pricing weighted heavily at 50% of the total score, followed by experience, understanding of scope, past performance on TAMUS projects, quality control, and references. The contract includes unique state-specific requirements such as preference for Texas-made products, a prohibition on boycotting Israel, affirmative action compliance for contracts over $50,000, mandatory non-segregated facilities certification, and disclosure of ownership and Social Security numbers for individuals holding 25% or more interest. Contractors must also comply with federal and state laws, including drug-free workplace policies, anti-lobbying provisions, and financial audit rights by the State Auditor’s Office, and agree to flow down audit and compliance clauses to all subcontractors. Delivery terms are F.O.B. Destination, and all goods must be new, unused, and accompanied by English-language manuals and warranties. The contractor is responsible for all project timelines, safety standards, and regulatory compliance, with inspections and acceptance occurring at the project site upon delivery. Payment will be processed monthly by TFS within 30 days of receipt of a properly formatted invoice, though no remittance details or accounting codes are provided. The primary point of contact for all inquiries is Travis Lull, who also serves as the solicitation’s lead.