Judson ISD – District Wide Architectural Package III

Judson Independent School District is soliciting proposals for Architectural Package III at Judson Middle School located at 9695 Schaefer Road in Converse, Texas, with a submission deadline of June 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST. The scope of work encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, and accessories necessary to modify existing wrought iron gates, install new access-controlled gates and storefronts, construct a new exterior transaction window, and develop a new reception and secretarial area, along with all other tasks detailed in the contract documents. The project is governed by the laws of Texas, the Uniform Commercial Code, and the policies of the Judson ISD Board of Trustees, and the contractor is required to indemnify the district against all losses, claims, and expenses except those arising solely from the district’s own negligence. All work must comply with ADA guidelines, OSHA standards, and local and state codes as determined by the authority having jurisdiction, and laborers must be paid prevailing wages for Bexar County as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes with one original and one copy alongside a USB drive containing a PDF version, all clearly labeled with the solicitation number 25-35, and delivered to the district’s purchasing office; email or fax submissions are not accepted. The bid must include a proposal bond equal to five percent of the base amount, along with a comprehensive set of required certifications and attachments including AIA Form A305, felony conviction disclosure, out-of-state certification, IRS Form W-9, criminal background certifications for contractor and subcontractors, suspension and debarment certification, House Bill 1295 compliance, anti-lobbying assurances, and a safety program. The award will be determined primarily by purchase price (weighted at 40 points), followed by the quality of proposed subcontractors (20 points), relevant experience in educational construction (15 points), past performance in safety and timeliness (15 points), and project management structure with qualified personnel including a designated project manager and superintendent (10 points). The contract includes a $10,000 owner’s contingency with no overhead or profit allowed, and any unspent balance must be returned to the district. The contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to the bid amount, maintain current insurance coverage for general liability, automobile, and workers’ compensation in compliance with Texas Labor Code, and ensure all