General Information The Health and Human Services Commission (“Owner”), for and on behalf of its Health and Specialty Care System Division (“HSCS”), is issuing this RFP to solicit Proposals for selection of a General Contractor(“Contractor”) to provide general construction and construction administration services to the Owner for Project No. 23-015-WCY, Perimeter Fence for Waco Youth Center (the “Project”), in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Solicitation.Project Location, Summary, and BudgetProject Location: Waco Center for Youth3501 N 19th St, Building 515 Conference RoomWaco, Texas, 76708 Project Summary: The Scope of Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:Provide no-climb perimeter fencing around the Waco Center for Youth.For complete Project information,refer to Attachments H1, Project Drawings, and H2, Project Specifications, to Exhibit C. Project Estimate: The approximate cost for construction of the Project is $3,000,000.00. Mandatory Pre-proposal and HSP Training WebinarsHHSC will conduct two (2) mandatory pre-proposaland HSP training webinars that will be held at the dates and times described below. Attendance at one (1) of the two(2) scheduled pre-proposal and HSP training webinars is mandatory. Pre-proposal and HSP Training Webinars: At the times below, click the corresponding link to start or join each webinar.These links should not be shared with others; they are unique to you.Pre-proposal and HSP Training Webinar #1April 23, 2024, at 2 p.m. Central Timehttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1809485415679798879Webinar ID: 894-320-107Pre-proposal and HSP Training Webinar #2April 30, 2024, at2 p.m. Central Timehttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5930931085388791894Webinar ID: 715-605-419After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.Mandatory Site VisitsAll Respondents are required to attend one (1) Facility Site Visit as specified in Section 2.2 (Schedule of Events). Potential Respondents must be prepared to complete one (1) of the two (2) scheduled tours; additional tours will not be offered.a. Site Visit no. 1:Friday, April 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time Pre-registration is requested to allow for space accommodations.Please register for the site visit at: Site Visit no. 1 Registration Link Deadline for Pre-registration is: April 25, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. Central Timeb. Site Visit no. 2:Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time Pre-registration is requested to allow for space accommodations.Please register for the site visit at: Site Visit no. 2 Registration Link Deadline for Pre-registration is: May 1, 2024,by 5:00 p.m. Central Time Site Visit sign-in will be held in Building 515 Conference Room.Site Visit Location:Waco Center for Youth3501 N 19th St, Building 515 Conference RoomWaco, Texas, 76708Schedule of EventsEventDate/TimeIssuance of the RFP (Date of Release)Friday, April 19, 2024Pre-proposal and HSP Training Webinar #1Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Central TimePre-proposal and HSP Training Webinar #2Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time Site Visit #1Friday, April 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time Site Visit #2Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time Deadline for Submitting QuestionsTuesday, May 7, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. Central Time Deadline for Courtesy HSP ReviewThursday, May 16, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. Central TimeDeadline for Submission of Proposals(Note: Proposals MUST be received by Owner by the deadline.)Monday, June 10, 2024, by 10:30 a.m. Central TimeDeadline for Submission of HSP(Note: HSPs MUST be received by Owner by the deadline.)Tuesday, June 11, 2024, by 10:30 a.m. Central Time Opening of Proposals - Proposals will be publicly opened by Webinar at the date and time specified. Webinar Link is: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4094092457584368732 Respondents’ pricing information will be sent by email.Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Central TimeAnticipated Notice of Award Thursday, August 22, 2024Anticipated Contract Start DateTuesday, October 29, 2024Note: These dates are a tentative schedule of events. The Owner reserves the right to modify these dates at any time upon notice posted to the ESBD. Any dates listed after the Proposal submission deadline will occur at the discretion of the Owner and may occur earlier or later than scheduled without notification on the ESBD.