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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

IDIQ DESIGN SERVICES

For

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

RFQ No.: 745-26-QU01

Issue Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Qualifications Submittal Due Date: Friday, March 6, 2026; 3:00 pm HUB Subcontracting Plan Due Date: Friday, March 6, 2026; 3:00 pm

Prepared By:

Andrea Parks Stahl, Procurement Mgr.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Purchasing Dept.

7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78229

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - General Information & Requirements

1.1 General Information

1.2 Public Information

1.3 Type of Contract

1.4 Clarifications and Interpretations

1.5 Submission of Qualifications

1.6 Point-Of-Contact and Deadline for

Questions

1.7 Evaluation of Qualifications

1.8 Owner’s Reservation of Rights

1.9 Acceptance of Evaluation Methodology

1.10 No Reimbursement for Costs

1.11 Pre-Submittal Conference

1.12 Eligible Respondents

1.13 Historically Underutilized Businesses’

Submittal Requirements

1.14 Not Used.

1.15 Sales and Use Taxes

1.16 Certification of Franchise Tax Status

1.17 Required Notices of Workers’

Compensation Insurance Coverage

1.18 Prevailing Wage Rate Determination

1.19 Delinquency in Paying Child Support

1.20 State Registration of Architecture Firms

1.21 State Registration of Engineering Firms

1.22 Certification Required by Texas

Governor Executive Order GA-48

1.23 University’s Policy Regarding

Receiving Benefits, Gifts, Honoria

1.24 Disclosure of Interested Parties Statue

Section 2 - Executive Summary

2.1 Description of University

2.2 Project Description, Scope and Budget

2.3 Project Planning Schedule

Section 3 - Requirements for Statement of Qualifications

3.1 Respondent’s Statement of

Qualifications and Availability to Undertake Projects

3.2 Prime Firm’s Ability to Provide

Services

3.3 Project Team’s Ability to Provide

Design and Construction Administration Services

3.4 Respondent’s Performance on Past

Representative Projects

3.5 Respondent’s Past Performance on

University Projects

3.6 Respondent’s General Understanding of

the A/E Agreement

3.7 Respondent’s Compliance with the

University’s Renovation Guidelines

3.8 Respondent’s Knowledge of Best

Practices

3.9 Respondent’s Ability to Identify and

Resolve Problems on Past Projects

3.10 Execution of Offer

Section 4 - Format for Statement of Qualifications

4.1 General Instructions

4.2 Page Size, Separate & Identify Criteria

4.3 Table of Contents

4.4 Pagination

Section 5 - Attachments to the RFQ

5.1 Exhibit A – HUB Subcontracting Plan

5.2 Exhibit B – Sample Agreement

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SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

(“Owner”) is soliciting statements of qualifications (“Qualifications”) for selection of an Architect/Engineer firm to provide IDIQ Mechanical Design Services (“Project”), in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Request for Qualifications.

1.1.1 This Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) is the first step in a TWO-step process for selecting an Architect/Engineer firm. The RFQ provides the information necessary to prepare and submit Qualifications for consideration and initial ranking by the Owner. Based on the initial ranking, the Owner may select up to five (5) of the top ranked qualified respondents to attend Interviews in the final step of the process.

1.1.2 In the final step of the process, Interviews, the “most” qualified respondents may be requested to attend an interview with the Owner to confirm the Qualification submittal and answer additional questions. The Owner will then rank the remaining respondents in order to determine a “most” qualified respondent.

1.2 PUBLIC INFORMATION: All information, documentation, and other materials submitted in response to this solicitation are considered non-confidential and/or non-proprietary and are subject to public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552.001, et seq.) after the solicitation is completed.

1.2.1 The Owner strictly complies with all statutes, court decisions, and opinions of the Texas

Attorney General with respect to disclosure of RFQ information.

1.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT: Any contract resulting from this solicitation will be in the form of the

Owner’s Standard Architect/Engineer Agreement copy of which is attached to this RFQ. The terms and conditions contained in the attached sample Agreement (ref. Exhibit B) or, in the sole discretion of the University, terms and conditions substantially similar to those contained in the Agreement, will constitute and govern any agreement that results from this RFQ. If Respondent takes exception to any terms or conditions set forth in the Agreement, Respondent will submit a list of the exceptions as part of its Qualifications.

If Respondent does not submit any exceptions as part of its Qualifications, Respondent must accept the University’s Standard Terms and Conditions when executing the agreement. The University will not consider any modifications to the University’s Standard Terms and Conditions after the submittal deadline.

Respondent’s exceptions will be reviewed by the University and may result in disqualification of Respondent’s Qualifications as non-responsive to this RFQ. If Respondent’s exceptions do not result in disqualification of Respondent’s Qualifications, then University will consider Respondent’s exceptions in the evaluation and scoring of submitted Qualifications.

The work will be awarded under contract to the Respondent offering the “best value” to the Owner.

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1.4 CLARIFICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS: Any clarifications or interpretations of this RFQ that materially affect or change its requirements will be issued as an addendum by Owner via Bonfire, the University’s online proposal and bid submission system.

http://uthscsa.edu/business/purchasing/purchasing_bids.html http://uthscsa.bonfirehub.com

It is the responsibility of all respondents to obtain this information in a timely manner. All such addenda issued by the Owner before the proposals are due as part of the RFQ, and respondents shall acknowledge receipt of and incorporate each addendum in its Qualifications.

1.4.1 Respondents shall consider only those clarifications and interpretations that the Owner issues by addenda five (5) days prior to the submittal deadline. Interpretations or clarifications in any other form, including oral statements, will not be binding on the Owner and should not be relied on in preparing Qualifications.

1.5 SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATIONS and HUB SUBCONTRACTING PLANS:

1.5.1 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: The Owner will receive both Qualifications and HUB Subcontracting Plans (HSP) electronically via Bonfire, the University’s online proposal and bid submission system, at the time described below.

Friday, March 6, 2026; 3:00 PM, local time http://uthscsa.edu/business/purchasing/purchasing_bids.html http://uthscsa.bonfirehub.com

1.5.2 The Owner will not acknowledge nor receive Qualifications and/or HUB Subcontracting

Plans delivered by telephone, facsimile (fax), or electronic mail (e-mail).

1.6 POINT-OF-CONTACT and DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: The Owner designates the following person as its representative and Point-of-Contact for this RFQ. Respondents shall restrict all contact with the Owner and submit all questions regarding this RFQ electronically via Bonfire, the University’s online proposal and bid submission system, including questions regarding terms and conditions and technical specifications, to the Point-of-Contact person.

Question Submittal Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026; 5:00 pm, CST http://uthscsa.bonfirehub.com

Andrea Parks Stahl, Procurement Mgr.

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78229 parksa3@uthscsa.edu

University will provide responses as soon as practicable following the Question Deadline.

University intends to respond to all timely submitted questions however, University reserves the right to decline to respond to any questions.

1.7 EVALUATION OF QUALIFICATIONS: The evaluation of the Qualifications shall be based on the requirements described in this RFQ. All properly submitted Qualifications will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked by the Owner. The top five or fewer ranked respondents may be selected by the Owner to participate in step TWO of the selection process.

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1.7.1 Qualifications shall not include any information regarding respondent’s fees, pricing, or other compensation.

1.8 OWNER’S RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The Owner reserves the right to award a Contract for all or any portion of the requirements proposed by reason of this request, award multiple contracts, divide projects into multiple parts, reject any and all Qualifications and re-solicit for new Qualifications, or to reject any and all proposals and temporarily or permanently abandon any Project. Owner makes no representations, written or oral, that it will enter into any form of agreement with any respondent to this RFQ for any project and no such representation is intended or should be construed by the issuance of this RFQ.

1.9 ACCEPTANCE OF EVALUATION METHODOLOGY: By submitting its Qualifications in response to this RFQ, respondent accepts the evaluation process and acknowledges and accepts that determination of the “most qualified” firm(s) will require subjective judgments by the Owner.

1.10 NO REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS: Respondent acknowledges and accepts that any costs incurred from the respondent’s participation in this RFQ shall be at the sole risk and responsibility of the respondent.

1.11 PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE: A pre-submittal conference will not be held however, Respondents are encouraged to submit all questions regarding this RFQ electronically via Bonfire, the University’s online proposal and bid submission system, prior to the questions deadline (ref. Section 1.6).

http://uthscsa.edu/business/purchasing/purchasing_bids.html http://uthscsa.bonfirehub.com

University will provide responses as soon as practicable following the question deadline.

University intends to respond to all timely submitted questions however, University reserves the right to decline to respond to any question.

1.12 ELIGIBLE RESPONDENTS: Only individual firms or lawfully formed business organizations may apply (This does not preclude a respondent from using consultants.) The Owner will contract only with the individual firm or formal organization that submits a Qualification.

1.13 HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES’ SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: It is the policy of The University of Texas System and each of its component institutions, to promote and encourage contracting and subcontracting opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) in all contracts. Accordingly, the Owner has adopted Exhibit H, Policy on Utilization of Historically Underutilized Businesses (See attached). The Policy applies to all contracts with an expected value of $100,000 or more. If Owner determines that subcontracting opportunities are probable, then a HUB Subcontracting Plan is a required element of the Qualifications. Failure to submit a required HUB Subcontracting Plan will result in rejection of the Qualifications.

1.13.1 STATEMENT OF PROBABILITY

The Owner has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable in connection with this procurement solicitation. Therefore, a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) is required as a part of the respondent's Qualifications. The respondent shall develop and administer a HSP

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as a part of the respondent's Qualifications in accordance with the University of Texas System Policy on Utilization of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), Exhibit A.

1.13.2 Refer to Exhibit A, Policy on Utilization, Historically Underutilized Business (attached) and the Summary of Requirements for a detailed list of attachments required with the Qualifications. Editable versions of the HUB Subcontracting Plans are available on The University of Texas System website at http://www.utsystem.edu/hub/hubforms.html.

1.13.3 The “Statement of Probability” determines the probability for subcontracting opportunities. This determination will clarify which attachments, detailed in Figure 1, will be required to be completed and returned.

1.13.4 Submit HUB Subcontracting Plan electronically via Bonfire, the University’s online proposal and bid submission system, at the time described in Section 1.5 of this RFQ.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the HSP, please contact:

Rebecca A. Mendez, CTCD HUB Program Manager Historically Underutilized Business Program O: 210.562.6300 | C: 210.909.0352 mendezr2@uthscsa.edu

1.14 Not Used.

1.15 SALES AND USE TAXES: Section 151.311, Tax Code, as amended effective October 1, 1993, permits the purchase free of state sales and use taxes of tangible personal property to be incorporated into realty in the performance of a contract for an improvement to realty for certain exempt entities that include The University of Texas System. The section further permits the purchase tax-free of tangible personal property (other than machinery or equipment and its accessories and repair and replacement parts) for use in the performance of such a contract if the property is "necessary and essential for the performance of the contract" and "completely consumed at the job site." In addition, the section permits the purchase tax-free of a tangible service for use in the performance of such a contract if the service is performed at the job site and if "the contract expressly requires the specific service to be provided or purchased by the person performing the contract" or "the service is integral to the performance of the contract."

1.16 CERTIFICATION OF FRANCHISE TAX STATUS: Respondents are advised that the successful respondent will be required to submit certification of franchise tax status as required by State Law (H.B. 175, Acts 70th Leg. R.S., 1987, Ch. 283, p. 3242). The contractor agrees that each subcontractor and supplier under contract will also provide a certification of franchise tax status.

1.17 REQUIRED NOTICES OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE: The

Texas Workers' Compensation Commission has adopted a new rule, 28 TAC, sec. 110.110, relating to REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. The rule applies to all building or construction contracts advertised for bid on or after September 1, 1994. The rule implements sec.

406.096, Texas Labor Code, which requires workers' compensation insurance coverage for all persons providing services on a building or construction project for a governmental entity. The requirements of the rule are set forth in Article 6 of the Uniform General and Supplementary General Conditions for University of Texas System Building Construction Contracts.

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1.18 PREVAILING WAGE RATE DETERMINATION: Respondents are advised that the Texas Prevailing Wage Law will be administered in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth in the U. T. System document, entitled "Prevailing Wage Guidelines." A copy is attached to the Special Conditions. The penalty for violation of prevailing wage rates has been increased from $10.00 per underpaid worker per day or portion thereof to $60.00.

1.19 DELINQUENCY IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT: Under Section 231.006, Family Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, bid, or application is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate.

1.20 STATE REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTURE FIRMS: Respondents are advised that the

Texas Board of Architectural Examiners requires that any firm or business entity providing architectural services to the public, other than a sole proprietor doing business under his/her name, must annually register information regarding the firm or business entity with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-350, Austin, Texas 78701, telephone (512) 305-9000, has jurisdiction over individuals licensed under the Architects’ Registration Law, Chapter 1051, Texas Occupations Code.

1.21 STATE REGISTRATION OF ENGINEERING FIRMS: Respondents are advised that the Texas

Board of Professional Engineers requires that any entity providing engineering services to the public must register with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. An entity is defined as a sole proprietorship, firm, partnership, corporation or joint stock association.

1.22 CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY TEXAS GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER GA-48:

Pursuant to Executive Order GA-48 of the Governor of Texas effective November 19, 2024, Contractor certifies that it and, if applicable, any of its holding companies or subsidiaries, is not:

a. Listed in Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); or

b. Listed in Section 1260H of the 2021 NDAA; or

c. Owned by the government of a country on the U.S. Department of Commerce's foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. § 791.4; or

d. Controlled by any governing or regulatory body located in a country on the U.S.

Department of Commerce's foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.

[NOTE: Executive Order GA 48 states that a public institution of higher education cannot enter into a new contract, contract extension, or contract renewal for a good or service with any company that meets any of the above-listed criteria. However, if the public institution of higher education can sufficiently demonstrate that (a) the good or service is necessary for the institution of higher education to fulfill a core function that directly benefits Texans and (b) the good or service can only be provided by an entity that meets one of the above-listed criteria, then the public institution of higher education may enter into a new contract, contract renewal, or contract extension with such an entity for no more than one year from November 19, 2024, and never thereafter.]

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SECTION 2 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1 DESCRIPTION OF UNIVERSITY

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio — also called UT Health San Antonio (UTHSA) — has a mission to make lives better through excellence in education, research, health care and community engagement. As the largest academic research institution in South Texas, reflected by an annual research portfolio of approximately $413 million, the university is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education.

UT Health San Antonio’s professional schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions, graduate biomedical sciences and public health have graduated more than 43,886 alumni who are leading change, advancing their fields and renewing hope for patients and their families throughout South Texas and the world.

One of 14 UT System institutions, UT Health San Antonio has launched the newest of its six schools, the UT School of Public Health San Antonio. Now enrolling students into its Master of Public Health program, this school’s primary focus will be preparing its graduate students for developing and enacting public health policy that serves, specifically, the communities of South Texas.

Another significant reflection of UT Health San Antonio's phenomenal growth is its $472 million UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital, which opened in December 2024.

The hospital will deliver specialty surgeries and advanced cancer care while focusing on enhancing access to advanced medical care, specialized oncology services and clinical trials for patients throughout South Texas.

For three years in a row, UT Health San Antonio has made Forbes' list of Best-in-State health services employers, and its schools of medicine, nursing and health professions rank in the nation’s top 50 by U.S. News & World Report.

The university employs a diverse workforce of more than 8,500; administers an annual operating budget of $1.46 billion; and stewards’ clinical practices in medicine, cancer, dentistry, nursing and other health professions that provide more than 2.6 million patient visits each year. It is a primary driver of San Antonio’s $44.1 billion health care and biosciences sector. UT Health San Antonio plans to add more than 1,500 higher-wage jobs over the next five years to serve San Antonio, Bexar County and South Texas.

To learn about the many ways “We make lives better®,” visit UTHealthSA.org.

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2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION, SCOPE AND BUDGET:

This is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract.

The contract period shall begin on the effective date and shall expire two (2) years after that date unless renewed or terminated in accordance with the terms of the Agreement (ref. Exhibit B).

The contract for Design Services shall not exceed $5,000,000.00 within the five (5) year period.

2.3.1 The scope of work includes but, not limited to the following:

Design Services for various Mechanical Engineering Projects required at all campuses and/or buildings within oversight responsibility of the University.

Assist University on an “as needed” basis by providing design services and completion of construction documents.

Architect/Engineer can evaluate the Preliminary Project Costs (PPC) for an individual project by reviewing the as-builts. Fees, furnishings, equipment, other work, miscellaneous expenses, and contingencies make up the balance of the PPC.

2.3 PROJECT PLANNING SCHEDULE: Key Project planning schedule milestones are:

Owner receives Request For Qualifications and HSP Refer to Section 1.5 Owner conducts Pre-Submittal Conference Refer to Section 1.11 Question Deadline (ref. Section 1.6) Fri., 02/27/26; 5pm Owner interviews Respondents (if applicable) March 2026 Owner executes Agreement April 2026

SECTION 3 – REQUIREMENTS FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Respondents shall carefully read the information contained in the following criteria and submit a complete statement of Qualifications to all questions in Section 3 formatted as directed in Section 4.

Incomplete Qualifications will be considered non-responsive and subject to rejection.

3.1 CRITERIA ONE: RESPONDENT’S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND

AVAILABILITY TO UNDERTAKE PROJECTS (Maximum of two (2) printed pages per question)

3.1.1 Provide a statement of interest including a narrative describing the Prime Firm’s and Project

Team’s unique qualifications as they pertain to individual projects..

3.1.2 Provide a statement on the availability and commitment of the Prime Firm and its principal(s) and assigned professionals to undertake individual projects.

3.1.3 Provide a brief history of the Prime Firm and each consultant proposed for individual projects.

3.1.4 Provide a graphic representation of the project team, identifying the Prime Firm and each consultant proposed for individual projects.

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3.2 CRITERIA TWO: PRIME FIRM’S ABILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES

3.2.1 Provide the following information for the Prime Firm:

Legal name of the company as registered with the Secretary State of Texas Address of the office that will be providing services Number of years in business Type of Operation (Individual, Partnership, Corporation, Joint Venture, etc…) Number of Employees by skill group

3.2.2 Is your company currently for sale or involved in any transaction to expand or to become acquired by another business entity? If yes, please explain the impact both in organizational and directional terms.

3.2.3 Provide any details of all past or pending litigation or claims filed against your company that would affect your company's performance under a Contract with the Owner.

3.2.4 Is your company currently in default on any loan agreement or financing agreement with any bank, financial institution, or other entity? If yes, specify date(s), details, circumstances, and prospects for resolution.

3.2.5 Does any relationship exist by relative, business associate, capital funding agreement, or any other such kinship between your firm and any Owner employee, officer or Regent? If so, please explain.

3.2.6 Provide a claims history under professional malpractice insurance for the past five (5) years for the Prime Firm and any team members proposed to provide professional architectural or engineering services.

3.2.7 Provide a written statement of financial stability.

3.3 CRITERIA THREE: PROJECT TEAM’S ABILITY TO PROVIDE DESIGN AND

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

3.3.1 Describe, in graphic and written form, the proposed project assignments and lines of authority and communication for principals and key professional members of each consultant that will be involved in individual projects. Indicate the estimated percent of time these individuals will be involved in an individual project for design and construction.

3.3.2 Provide resumes giving the experience and expertise of the professional members for each consultant that will be involved in individual projects, including their experience, the number of years with the firm, and their city of residence.

3.3.3 Clearly identify the members of the proposed team who worked on the listed projects in

Criteria 3.4 and 3.5, and describe their roles in those projects.

3.3.4 Describe the basis for the selection of the proposed sub-consultants included in the design team and the role each will play for the University’s individual projects.

3.3.5 Describe the Prime Firm’s process in working with consultants and integrating them into the design process.

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3.4 CRITERIA FOUR: RESPONDENT’S PERFORMANCE ON PAST REPRESENTATIVE

PROJECTS

3.4.1 List a maximum of five (5) projects for which you have provided services that are most related to Mechanical Design Services. List the projects in order of priority, with the most relevant project listed first. Provide the following information for each project listed:

Project name, location, contract delivery method, and description Color images (photographic or machine reproductions) Final Construction Cost, including Change Orders Final project size in gross square feet Type of construction (new, renovation, or expansion) Actual start and finish dates for design Actual Notice To Proceed and Substantial Completion dates for construction Description of professional services Prime Firm provided for the project Name of Project Manager (individual responsible to the Owner for the overall success of the project) Name of Project Architect (individual responsible for coordinating the day to day work) Name of Project Designer (individual responsible for design concepts) Consultants

References (for each project listed above, identify the following):

The Owner’s name and representative who served as the day-to-day liaison during the design and construction phases of the project, including telephone number Contractor’s name and representative who served as the day-to-day liaison during the

Preconstruction and/or construction phase of the project, including telephone number Length of business relationship with the Owner.

References shall be considered relevant based on specific project participation and experience with the Respondent. The Owner may contact references during any part of this process. The Owner reserves the right to contact any other references at any time during the RFQ/P process.

3.4.2 Identify a maximum of three (3) completed projects, of any type, for which the Prime Firm received an award for design excellence from a recognized organization and provide descriptive information for each.

3.5 CRITERIA FIVE: RESPONDENT’S PAST PERFORMANCE ON UNIVERSITY PROJECTS

3.5.1 Identify and describe the Prime Firm’s past experience on University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio projects within the last five (5) years. Projects may repeat with Section 3.4 above.

If the Prime Firm (or it’s consultants) has not previously provided services for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, then identify and describe the Prime Firm’s past performance on projects for “major” institutions of higher education (or similar) within the last five (5) years.

In either case above, provide the following information for each project listed:

Project name, location, contract delivery method, and description

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Color images (photographic or machine reproductions) Final Construction Cost, including Change Orders Final project size in gross square feet Type of construction (new, renovation, or expansion) Actual start and finish dates for design Actual Notice To Proceed and Substantial Completion dates for construction Description of professional services Prime Firm provided for the project Name of Project Manager (individual responsible to the Owner for the overall success of the project) Name of Project Architect (individual responsible for coordinating the day to day work) Name of Project Designer (individual responsible for design concepts) Consultants

3.6 CRITERIA SIX: RESPONDENT’S GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE A/E

AGREEMENT

3.6.1 Provide a detailed list (i.e. bulleted) of all Design Services and consultants you will provide to the Owner under Basic Services on this project (including those outlined in Articles 1, 10 and 14 of the Agreement).

3.6.2 Provide a detailed list (i.e. bulleted) of all Construction Administration Services and consultants you will provide to the Owner under Basic Services on this project (including those outlined in Articles 1, 10 and 14 of the Agreement).

3.6.3 Provide a detailed list (i.e. bulleted) of all Services and consultants you will provide to the

Owner as Additional Services for Design and Construction Services on this project (including those outlined in Articles 1, 10 and 14 of the Agreement).

3.6.4 Provide a detailed list (i.e. bulleted) of all reimbursable services/expenses you will request from the Owner and on this project (including those outlined in Articles 5 and 14 of the Agreement).

3.6.5 In order to help facilitate and expedite execution of an A/E Agreement following selection of the “most” qualified candidate, please identify any terms of the Agreement you may request to be changed prior to signing the Agreement.

3.7 CRITERIA SEVEN: RESPONDENT’S COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNIVERSITY’S

RENOVATION GUIDELINES

3.7.1 State your compliance with the University’s Renovation Guidelines and explain how you anticipate incorporating the requirements into the design of an individual project.

UTHSCSA, Renovation Guidelines can be accessed via the following link:

http://uthscsa.edu/facilities/renovations.asp

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3.8 CRITERIA EIGHT: RESPONDENT’S KNOWLEDGE OF BEST PRACTICES

3.8.1 Describe the Prime Firm’s design philosophy, design methodology, and its process for integrating institutional standards into design.

3.8.2 Describe the Prime Firm’s quality assurance program explaining the method used and how the firm maintains quality control during the development of Construction Documents and quality assurance during the Construction phase of a project. Provide specific examples of how these techniques or procedures were used for any combination of three (3) projects listed in response to Criteria 3.4 and 3.5.

3.8.3 Describe your project team’s demonstrated technical competence and management qualifications with institutional projects, particularly those for higher education.

3.8.4 The Owner has specific system design and construction standards and specification requirements for construction projects. Describe how you propose to incorporate these requirements into this project.

3.8.5 Describe your firm’s experience working with a Construction Manager-at-Risk project delivery method. Discuss your method of working with the contractor as a team member to deliver a Guaranteed Maximum Price and to maintain the GMP throughout the design and construction process.

3.8.6 Describe your cost estimating methods for the design and construction phases. How do you develop cost estimates and how often are they updated? For any combination of three (3) projects listed in response to Criteria 3.4 and 3.5, provide examples of how these techniques were used and what degree of accuracy was achieved.

3.8.7 Describe the way in which your firm develops and maintains work schedules to coordinate with the Owner’s project schedule. For any combination of three (3) projects listed in response to Criteria 3.4 and 3.5, provide examples of how these techniques were used.

3.8.8 Describe your firm's service support philosophy, how is it carried out, and how success in keeping this philosophy is measured.

3.8.9 Describe the types of records, reports, monitoring systems, and information management systems, which your firm used in the management of the projects listed above. Describe how you used these systems for any combination of three (3) projects listed in response to Criteria

3.4 and 3.5.

3.8.10 Describe how you plan to ensure continuity of project objectives starting with design solution, moving through construction documents, and finishing with a constructed project that meets the Owner’s requirements.

3.8.11 Describe the project team’s experience in sustainable design and improved indoor air quality.

3.8.12 Describe the project team’s experience in managing the impact of MEP systems on renovation/historic buildings.

3.8.13 Describe the project team’s approach to assuring timely completion of this project, including methods you will use for schedule recovery if necessary.

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3.8.14 Describe how you track Owner input and review comments on your design document submittals to confirm that they have been addressed. Provide examples of reports/logs used for tracking response to and closure on Owner comments.

3.9 CRITERIA NINE: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE PROBLEMS

ON PAST PROJECTS

3.9.1 Describe your understanding of the administrative challenges and opportunities associated with providing Design and Construction Administration services for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio individual projects, and your strategy for resolving these issues.

3.9.2 What do you perceive are the critical issues for individual projects?

3.9.3 Understanding schedule limitations, provide an analysis of the Owner’s project planning schedule and describe how you plan to develop and communicate design, scope, and budget options in a form that will quickly facilitate the Owner’s decision making.

3.9.4 Describe the the project team’s experience with renovation/expansion projects in occupied facilities.

3.9.5 For any combination of three (3) projects listed in response to Criteria 3.4 and 3.5, describe any conflicts with the Owner, Consultants, Contractor, or subcontractors, and describe the methods your firm used to resolve those conflicts.

3.9.6 Provide examples of how the Respondent has creatively incorporated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing solutions on projects.

3.9.7 In a predominately MEP project, how does the Project Team intend to structure the consulting agreement with the MEP firm to ensure that adequate resources are available to produce effective solutions?

3.10 CRITERIA TEN: EXECUTION OF OFFER

NOTE TO RESPONDENTS: SUBMIT ENTIRE SECTION WITH RESPONSE.

THIS EXECUTION OF OFFER MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND RETURNED WITH

THE RESPONDENT'S QUALIFICATIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLETE, SIGN AND

RETURN THIS EXECUTION OF OFFER WITH THE QUALIFICATIONS MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF THE QUALIFICATIONS.

SIGNING A FALSE STATEMENT MAY VOID THE SUBMITTED QUALIFICATIONS OR

ANY AGREEMENTS OR OTHER CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS, WHICH MAY

RESULT FROM THE SUBMISSION OF RESPONDENT’S QUALIFICATIONS, AND THE

RESPONDENT MAY BE REMOVED FROM ALL PROPOSER LISTS. A FALSE

CERTIFICATION SHALL BE DEEMED A MATERIAL BREACH OF CONTRACT AND, AT

OWNER'S OPTION, MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION OF ANY RESULTING CONTRACT

OR PURCHASE ORDER.

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3.10.1 By signature hereon, Respondent acknowledges and agrees that (1) this RFQ is a solicitation for Qualifications and is not a contract or an offer to contract; (2) the submission of Qualifications by Respondent in response to this RFQ will not create a contract between the Owner and Respondent; (3) the Owner has made no representation or warranty, written or oral, that one or more contracts with the Owner will be awarded under this RFQ; and (4) Respondent shall bear, as its sole risk and responsibility, any cost which arises from Respondent's preparation of a response to this RFQ.

3.10.2 By signature hereon, Respondent offers and agrees to furnish to the Owner the products and/or services more particularly described in its Qualifications, and to comply with all terms, conditions and requirements set forth in the RFQ documents and contained herein.

3.10.3 By signature hereon, Respondent affirms that he has not given, nor intends to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted Qualifications.

3.10.4 By signature hereon, a corporate Respondent certifies that it is not currently delinquent in the payment of any Franchise Taxes due under Chapter 171, Texas Tax Code, or that the corporate Respondent is exempt from the payment of such taxes, or that the corporate Respondent is an out-of-state corporation that is not subject to the Texas Franchise Tax, whichever is applicable.

3.10.5 By signature hereon, the Respondent hereby certifies that neither the Respondent nor the firm, corporation, partnership or Owner represented by the Respondent, or anyone acting for such firm, corporation, or institution has violated the antitrust laws of this state, codified in Section 15.01, et. seq., Texas Business and Commerce Code, or the Federal antitrust laws, nor communicated directly or indirectly the Qualifications made to any competitor or any other person engaged in such line of business.

3.10.6 By signature hereon, Respondent represents and warrants that:

3.10.6.1 Respondent is a reputable company regularly engaged in providing products and/or services necessary to meet the terms, conditions and requirements of the RFQ;

3.10.6.2 Respondent has the necessary experience, knowledge, abilities, skills, and resources to satisfactorily perform the terms, conditions and requirements of the RFQ;

3.10.6.3 Respondent is aware of, is fully informed about, and is in full compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances;

3.10.6.4 Respondent understands (i) the requirements and specifications set forth in this RFQ and

(ii) the terms and conditions set forth in the Contract under which Respondent will be required to operate;

3.10.6.5 Respondent, if selected by the Owner, will maintain insurance as required by the

Contract;

3.10.6.6 All statements, information and representations prepared and submitted in response to this RFQ are current, complete, true and accurate. Respondent acknowledges that the Owner will rely on such statements, information and representations in selecting the successful Respondent. If selected by the Owner as the successful Respondent, Respondent will notify the Owner immediately of any material change in any matters

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with regard to which Respondent has made a statement or representation or provided information.

3.10.7 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that the individual signing this document and the documents made part of the RFQ is authorized to sign such documents on behalf of the company and to bind the company under any agreements or other contractual arrangements, which may result from the submission of Respondent’s Qualifications.

3.10.8 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that if a Texas address is shown as the address of the Respondent, Respondent qualifies as a Texas Resident Respondent as defined in Rule 1

TAC 111.2.

3.10.9 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies as follows:

3.10.9.1 “Under Section 231.006, Texas Family Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, bid, or application is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate.”

3.10.9.2 “Under Section 2155.004, Texas Government Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this bid or contract is not ineligible to receive the specified contract and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate.”

3.10.9.3 “Under Section 2254.004, Texas Government Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that each individual or business entity which is an engineer or architect proposed by Respondent as a member of its team was selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications only.”

3.10.10 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that no relationship, whether by relative, business associate, capital funding agreement or by any other such kinship exist between Respondent and an employee of any University of Texas component, or Respondent has not been an employee of any University of Texas component within the immediate twelve (12) months prior to your RFQ response. All such disclosures will be subject to administrative review and approval prior to the Owner entering into any contract with Respondent.

3.10.11 By signature hereon, Respondent affirms that no compensation has been received for participation in the preparation of the specifications for this RFQ. (ref. Section 2155.004 Texas Government Code).

3.10.12 Respondent represents and warrants that all articles and services quoted in response to this

RFQ meet or exceed the safety standards established and promulgated under the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Law (Public Law 91-596) and its regulations in effect or proposed as of the date of this solicitation.

3.10.13 By signature hereon, Respondent signifies his compliance with all federal laws and regulations pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action.

3.10.14 By signature hereon, Respondent agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the State of

Texas, all of its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims, actions, suits, demands, proceedings, costs, damages, and liabilities, arising out of, connected with, or resulting from any acts or omissions of Respondent or any agent, employee, subcontractor, or

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supplier of Respondent in the execution or performance of any agreements or other contractual arrangements which may result from the submission of Respondent’s Qualifications.

3.10.15 By signature hereon, Respondent agrees that any payments that may become due under any agreements or other contractual arrangements, which may result from the submission of Respondent’s Qualifications, will be applied towards any debt including, but not limited to, delinquent taxes and child support that is owed to the State of Texas.

3.10.16 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that no member of the Board of Regents of The

University of Texas System, or the Executive Officers of the University of Texas System or it’s component institutions, has a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in the transaction that is the subject of the contract.

3.10.17 Execution of Offer: RFQ No. 745-26-QU01, MECHANICAL DESIGN SERVICES

The Respondent must complete, sign and return this Execution of Offer as part of their submittal response. The Respondent’s company official(s) who are authorized to commit to such a submittal must sign submittals. Failure to sign and return this form will subject the submittal to disqualification.

Respondent’s Name:

Respondent’s State of Texas Tax Account No:

(This 11 digit number is mandatory)

If a Corporation:

Respondent’s State of Incorporation:

Respondent’s Charter No:

Identify by name, each person who owns at least 25% of the Respondent’s business entity:

(Name)

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Submitted and Certified By:

(Respondent’s Name) (Title)

(Street Address) (Telephone Number)

(City, State, Zip Code) (Email)

(Authorized Signature) (Date)

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SECTION 4 – FORMAT FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

4.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

4.1.1 Qualifications shall be prepared SIMPLY AND ECONOMICALLY, providing a straightforward, CONCISE description of the respondent's ability to meet the requirements of this RFQ. Emphasis shall be on the QUALITY, completeness, clarity of content, responsiveness to the requirements, and an understanding of Owner's needs.

4.1.2 Qualifications shall be a MAXIMUM OF FIFTY (50) PAGES. The cover, table of contents, divider sheets, HUB Subcontracting Plan (Section 1.13), and Execution of Offer do not count as printed pages.

4.1.2.1 Submit Qualifications and Execution of Offer (Ref. Section 3.10) electronically via

Bonfire, the University’s online proposal and bid submission system.

Friday, March 16, 2026; 3:00 PM, local time

4.1.2.2 Submit HUB Subcontracting Plan (Ref. Exhibit A) electronically via Bonfire, the University’s online proposal and bid submission system.

Friday, March 6, 2026; 3:00 PM, local time

4.1.3 Respondents shall carefully read the information contained in this RFQ and submit a complete response to all requirements and questions as directed. Incomplete Qualifications will be considered non-responsive and subject to rejection.

4.1.4 Qualifications and any other information submitted by respondents in response to this RFQ shall become the property of the Owner.

4.1.5 The Owner will not compensate respondents for any expenses incurred in Qualifications preparation or for any presentations that may be made, unless agreed to in writing in advance or required by law. Respondents submit Qualifications at their own risk and expense.

4.1.6 Qualifications that are qualified with conditional clauses, alterations, items not called for in the RFQ documents, or irregularities of any kind are subject to rejection by the Owner, at its option.

4.1.7 The Owner makes no representations of any kind that an award will be made as a result of this RFQ, or subsequent RFP. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Qualifications, waive any formalities or minor technical inconsistencies, or delete any item/requirements from this RFQ when deemed to be in Owner's best interest.

4.1.8 Qualifications shall consist of answers to questions identified in Section 3 of the RFQ. It is not necessary to repeat the question in the Qualifications; however, it is essential to reference the question number with the corresponding answer.

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4.1.9 Failure to comply with all requirements contained in this Request for Qualifications may result in the rejection of the Qualifications.

4.2 PAGE SIZE, SEPARATE AND IDENTIFY CRITERA:

4.2.1 Qualifications shall be submitted on letter size (8 ½” x 11”) electronically via Bonfire, the University’s online proposal and bid submission system.

4.2.2 Additional attachments shall NOT be included with the Qualifications. Only the responses provided by the respondent to the questions identified in Section 3 of this RFQ will be used by the Owner for evaluation.

4.2.3 Separate and identify each criteria response to Section 3 of this RFQ..

4.3 TABLE OF CONTENTS:

4.3.1 Submittals shall include a “Table of Contents” and give page numbers for each part of the Qualifications.

4.4 PAGINATION:

4.4.1 Number all pages of the submittal sequentially using Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.); the Respondent is not required to number the pages of the HUB Subcontracting Plan.

SECTION 5 - ATTACHMENTS TO THE RFQ

5.1 Exhibit A – HUB Subcontracting Plan

5.2 Exhibit B – Sample Agreement