REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE LEASE OF 20,095 SF OF OFFICE SPACE & 195 SF OF OUTDOOR LOUNGE AREA IN HAYS OR CALDWELL, COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - DRIVERS LICENSE (DPS-DL)

The Texas Facilities Commission is seeking proposals for the lease of 20,095 square feet of usable office space and 195 square feet of outdoor employee lounge area in either Hays or Caldwell County, Texas, to accommodate the Department of Public Safety – Drivers License operations. This solicitation, identified as RFP 303-7-20836, is issued under Texas Government Code Chapter 2167 and requires full compliance with state regulations, including the Texas Accessibility Standards of the Texas Architectural Barriers Act (Chapter 469) and ADA guidelines. All proposals must be submitted in physical form—consisting of one original and four copies—with proper labeling, page numbering, and table of contents, and must be delivered by the deadline of June 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. to the Central Services Building in Austin; electronic, fax, or telephone submissions are not permitted. Bidders must complete both five-year and ten-year lease cost proposals using Attachment C and must provide supporting documentation including the Disclosure of Interested Parties Form 1295, proof of ADA/TAS compliance, and ownership disclosures for anyone with a 25% or greater interest in the proposing entity. The contract will be awarded based on best value to the State of Texas, with price accounting for 50% of the evaluation, followed by condition of the facility (25%), relevant experience and financial stability (20%), and location and zoning (5%). Proposals may be disqualified for litigation history, noncompliance with accessibility standards, or association with foreign terrorist organizations or entities listed under Texas laws prohibiting contracts with delinquent debtors or non-compliant child support obligors. The lessor is responsible for providing all utilities, including separately metered electricity, and must complete construction and modifications—including telecommunications rooms, wiring, conduits, and specified finishes—prior to the lease commencement date of May 1, 2027, or sooner. The lease term is either five or ten years, with renewal possible by mutual agreement upon 180 days’ written notice. The lessor must also indemnify the State of Texas, allow audits by the State Auditor’s Office and TFC, seek prior approval for any public disclosures, and comply with the Texas Public Information Act. All construction must adhere to detailed specifications outlined in Attachment B and its appendices, including furniture standards, signage, lighting, parking layouts, and HVAC systems conforming to