Class/Item Description906-07 Architectural Services, Professional(Not Otherwise Classified), Including Consulting906-10 Building, Architectural Design Services906-38 General Construction, ArchitecturalServices906-44 Heating; Ventilating; Air Conditioning,Architectural Services907-00 Architectural and Engineering Services,Non-Professional909-00 Building Construction Services, New909-22 BuildingConstruction, Non-Residential, Office Bldg., etc.913-94 Paving, Alley and Parking Lot914-00 Construction Services, Trades, NewConstruction925-17 Civil Engineering 925-37 Facilities Design Engineering925-44 General Construction: Management,Scheduling, Cost Estimation Engineering925-67 Mechanical Engineering925-88 Structural Engineering971-63 RealEstate: Land and Improvements SCOPE: Inaccordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 2269,Subchapter G, Building Using Design-Build Method, in accordance with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws, and procedures adopted by the TexasFacilities Commission (TFC), TFC is requesting submittal of qualifications toprovide for the land acquisition, design and construction of an approximately190,000 square foot class A office warehouse facility for the Texas StateLibrary and Archives Commission (TSLAC). In preparation for responding to anRFQ interested parties should seek out suitable locations, real property eitherdeveloped or undeveloped, for TSLAC’s proposed facility located in centralTexas, hereinafter described as TFC Project #24-047-4006 (the Project). ESTIMATED BUDGET: Theestimated budget for the Scope of Work referenced below and as further setforth in Attachment D - Project Scope of Work/Specifications, etc. iscurrently Two Hundred and ten million dollars ($210,000,000.00). SCOPE OF WORK: TFCintends to award a DB firm to construct a single building on land to beacquired by the State of Texas located in Central Texas. This building is anticipated to be a total of190,000 square feet. A. In preparation for responding to an RFQ interestedparties should seek out suitable locations (Real Property either developed orundeveloped) for TSLAC’s proposed facility per the following general parameters:1. Property should be located in central Texas withpreference to Travis County over neighboring counties e.g., Williamson, Hays2. Land should be large enough to accommodate the 190,000square foot facility with sufficient parking to meet program goals.3. Preference to properties that have existingentitlements including proper zoning, existing utilities, and access.4. Proximity to major roadways leading to the CapitolComplex.B. This building is to provide configurable warehousespace to meet highly specific operational requirements including office space,storage for state archives and multi-agency state records (multi-deck and tallshelving), space for a processing lab, non-aqueous fire suppression system.C. Thebuilding shall be constructed of tilt-wall concrete or other appropriatestructural system as determined as best for the project with a single plyroofing system. The number of stories and final square footage is to bedetermined by the project budget and pre-design requirements and functionalspace program. D. Thefoundation system shall be determined by the site conditions. A geotechnical report shall be provided toTFC from the awarded DB and owner of the real property. E. Accessroads to site and utilities available at property line are required F. Programmingand conceptual design shall be provided by Broaddus and Associates, and pre-designand functional space program documents shall be provided to the DB. G. Finaldesign and construction documents shall be provided by the Design-Build firmhired by TFC. H. Design-BuildFirm (DB) shall provide professional architectural and engineering design,preconstruction, construction, construction administration services andwarranty for TFC for the Project. I. DBshall provide all labor, material, equipment, tools, and transportationrequired to perform these services. J. Designand construction services from the DB Team shall include but not be limited to:1. Design:Services shall be comprehensive in nature and will include local, state andfederal code compliance, design of utilities and infrastructure, roads andhardscapes, structural design, architectural core and shell and interiordesign, acoustics, lighting, modular furniture layout, interior finishes, allsignage, landscape design, mechanical, electrical and plumbing design, lifesafety systems, security systems, telecommunications systems, and audio-visual systems. DB Team shall anticipate a full documentreview from TFC through the various stages of the design process. 2. Construction: Provide all labor and materials to constructthe building and necessary infrastructure, including project supervision andproject management. Obtain allpermits. Schedule all requiredinspections with all authorities including TFC. K. See AttachmentD – Project Scope of Work/Specifications, Etc. for additional information and servicelocations. L. Theproject shall require close coordination with the City, County, and othergovernmental jurisdictions to secure agreements and permits. The project shall also require multiplepresentations to stakeholders and interested parties, as well as ongoingcommunication to the general public. M. Evidenceof Ownership or Control: TFC will NOT accept any proposal without aspecific legal description AND legally enforceable documentation provingownership or control of the property offered. Only ONE (1) location may be submitted per proposal package.1. PropertyOwned by Proposer: If the property is currently owned by the Proposer, theproposal must include the following to support ownership.2. Alegible copy of a recorded deed showing the name(s) of the owner(s) and legalproperty description. The name(s) of theowner(s) must match the names of the Seller(s). 3. If thelegal description in the deed does not describe the property offered (becauseof re-subdivision or other reasons), Lessor shall attach a current legaldescription of the specific property and a plat map clearly identifying thespecific property.N. Agentfor Owner: If the property is not currently owned by the Proposer, the proposalmust include the following to prove control:1. Alegible copy of a fully executed document demonstrating control of the propertyoffered, which may be demonstrated by a contract for sale, an exclusive option,or other legally enforceable agreement acceptable to TFC between the seller andProposer. Any documentation submitted toprove control of the property must contain clear language specifying the legalproperty description and period of control, which must NOT terminate during theevaluation process and prior to award of the Lease.2. A copyof a recorded deed showing the name of the owner(s), which must exactly matchthe name of the seller(s). The recordeddeed must include the legal description of the property conveyed.3. Proofof legal authority to act on behalf of an owner must be submitted.4. Aproposal submitted by an agent MUST include a copy of the legally enforceabledocument, acceptable to TFC identifying the principal, scope and duration ofthe agreement.O. Noproperty substitution will be allowed.P. Allowners or potential owners of the property must be disclosed.Q. SitePlan: Proposer must provide a copy of theproposed site plan. The site plan mustshow the footprint of the building and the parking lot, as well as the proposedaccessible route(s) into the property and between the building and parking lot,as applicable.R. Location:Proposer must provide a copy of a city or county map indicating the location ofthe building/site offered. Copy of mapshould be no larger than 11" x 17". S. Zoning: Ifnew construction, the proposer must provide a current zoning map of theproposed property and surrounding properties including a map legend of thezoning overview and right of ways MANDATORY PRE-SUBMITTAL TELECONFERENCES: Mandatorypre-submittal conferences will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00 AMand Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Pre-registration is required to participate in the conference. Respondents must have a representative attendat least one of the mandatory pre-submittal conferences. Prime Respondents thatdo not attend one of the pre-submittal conferences shall be disqualified. TFC is using the eProcurementsystem Bonfire. Respondents mustregister for a Bonfire account (No Charge) to submit a response. Respondents must submit theirresponses/submittals at the following link: https://tfcstate.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/140588 Activity Date Issue RFQ June 04, 2024 Mandatory Pre-Submittal Meeting #1 June 18, 2024, 10:00 AM Mandatory Pre-Submittal Meeting #2 June 19, 2024, 10:00 AM Last Date to Submit Questions Regarding the RFQ June 25, 2024 Last Date to Submit Proposed Change(s) to Contract June 28, 2024 Submittal Deadline for Qualifications (Step One) July 09, 2024, 3:00 PM Notification of short-listed respondents July 19, 2024 Issue Step Two – Costing Methodologies and Conceptual Design July 23, 2024 Mandatory Pre-proposal conference (short listed firms only) July 30, 2024, 10:00 AM Last Date for TFC Addenda August 6, 2024 Proposal Due Date August 15, 2024 Interviews with Short Listed Respondents August 27, 2024 Notification of Preferred Respondent September 3, 2024 Anticipated Award Date by Commission October 17, 2024 This Request for Proposal (RFP) isposted on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) located on the TexasComptroller of Public Accounts’ web page located athttps://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbddetails/view/0001380. This website will have the most currentinformation during the solicitation.
