Design-Build for Advanced Manufacturing District

The City of El Paso is soliciting proposals for a project titled "Design-Build for Advanced Manufacturing District" under solicitation number 2024-0272R Addendum 1, with a posted date of February 20, 2024. The contract aims to engage qualified entities to deliver design-build services for the development of an advanced manufacturing district within Texas. The procurement process includes a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for February 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. MST via Microsoft Teams, encouraging potential bidders to attend for clarification and guidance. Following this, the City will respond to questions by March 13, 2024, and the bid opening is set for March 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., with the bid reading broadcast live online. The evaluation of proposals is anticipated to occur in April 2024, with the contract award projected around July 2024. All submissions must be mailed or hand-delivered to the City’s Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department, with the response deadline on March 20, 2024. The contract will be governed by the City’s right to modify the Schedule of Events as necessary, with amendments communicated accordingly. Supporting documentation includes various IRS forms (W-9) for tax compliance purposes, which bidders must complete and submit as part of the process, and instructions for Form 1295, the Disclosure of Interested Parties, which is required under Texas law for entities contracting with the City. These forms ensure proper tax reporting and transparency regarding interested parties involved in the project. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with state and federal regulations, including electronic filing and submission procedures, to facilitate transparency and accountability in awarding the contract. The designated point of contact for inquiries is Claudia A. Garcia, reachable via email or phone, ensuring clear communication channels throughout the solicitation process.