The Health and Human Services Commission (“Owner”), for and onbehalf of its Health and Specialty Care System Division (“HSCS”), is solicitingCompetitive Sealed Proposals (“Proposals”) for selection of a GeneralContractor (“Contractor”) to provide general construction and constructionadministration services to the Owner for Project No. 24-101-AUL Fire AlarmUpgrades – Fire Alarm Panel & Annunciators 533, 732, and Site (the“Project”), in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forthin this Solicitation.This Solicitation is being issued to select a Contractor forthe Project under authority of Texas Government Code, Section 2155.144(b-2) andChapter 2269, Subchapter D. Project Summary: The scope of work includes, but is notlimited to, the following:Installation of new fire alarm system for building 533 and732. Demolition of old system. Installation of new underground fiber lines frombuildings to main security building. and other Work indicated in the ContractDocuments.For complete project information, refer to Attachment H1 ofExhibit C, Project Drawings and Attachment H2 of Exhibit C, ProjectSpecifications.Project Estimate: The approximate cost for construction of theProject is $280,000.00. Mandatory Pre-Proposal Webinars and Site Visits HHSC will conduct two mandatory pre-proposal webinars thatwill be held at the dates and times described below. Attendance at one (1)pre-proposal webinar and at one (1) site visit is mandatory. Pre-Proposal Webinars: At the times below, click the corresponding link to start orjoin each webinar.These links should not be shared with others; they are uniqueto you.Pre-Proposal Webinar #1February 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Timehttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5275379169672421205 Webinar ID: 444-126-955Pre-Proposal Webinar #2February 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Timehttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9120299863749297245 Webinar ID: 421-709-355After registering, you will receive a confirmation emailcontaining information about joining the webinar.Facility Site Visit and Walk Through Logistical InformationAll Respondents are required to attend one Facility Site Visitas specified in Section 2.2 (Schedule of Events). Potential Respondents shouldbe prepared to complete one of the scheduled tours; additional tours will notbe offered.a. Site Visitno. 1:February 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central TimePre-registration is requested to allow for spaceaccommodations.Please register for the site visit at: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Mnf5m7mCm0mxaqk-jr1Tawc3f6Esa0ZNtkCAeLHUMUVUN05GMThGWFFWSVVDN0RWU1lTM1ZZVTRIVS4u Deadline for Pre-registration is: February 24, 2025, by 5:00p.m. Central Timeb. Site Visitno. 2:February 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central TimePre-registration is requested to allow for spaceaccommodations.Please register for the site visit at: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Mnf5m7mCm0mxaqk-jr1Tawc3f6Esa0ZNtkCAeLHUMUVUQ0tCVUU4QjFVV1VHQjVIVTczQVYwSzhEWS4u Deadline for Pre-registration is: February 26, 2025, by 5:00p.m. Central TimeRefer to Section 2.1 (Project Location, Summary, and Budget),of the RFP, for a physical address of Project location. See Exhibit H – CampusSite Map for Site Visit Parking and Check in Logistics.Schedule of Events Issuance of the RFP (Date of Release) February 14, 2025Mandatory Pre-Proposal Webinar #1 February 18, 2:00 p.m. Central TimeMandatory Pre-Proposal Webinar #2 February 20, 2025, 2:00 p.m. CentralTimeMandatory Site Visit #1 February25, 2025, 10:00 a.m. Central TimeMandatory Site Visit #2 February27, 2025, 10:00 a.m. Central TimeDeadline for Submitting Questions March 4, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. CentralTimeTentative Date Responses to Questions Posted on the ESBD March 7, 2025Deadline for Courtesy HSP Review March 4, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. CentralTimeDeadline for Submission of Proposals March 18, 2025, by 10:30 a.m. Central TimeDeadline for Submission of HSP March 19, 2025, by 10:30 a.m.Central TimeOpening of Proposals March 19, 2025, by 10:30 a.m.Central TimeAnticipated Notice of Award June 16, 2025Anticipated Contract Start Date September 14, 2025