ESBD_369753_1722026289300_2024.07.26 - SRSU IDIQ for AE - RFQ Solicitation (final).pdf

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR

INDEFINITE DELIVERY-INDEFINITE QUANTITY

ARCHITECTURAL / ENGINEERING

SERVICES

FOR

Sul Ross State University – Alpine, Texas

Sul Ross State University – Del Rio, Texas

Sul Ross State University – Eagle Pass, Texas

Sul Ross State University – Uvalde, Texas and

The Texas State University System

Terlingua, Texas

RFQ No.:

758-24-07019

Submission Date:

August 22, 2024 - 2:00 p.m. (C.D.T.)

Prepared By:

Donna Bryce, Senior Contract Administrator

The Texas State University System

601 Colorado Street

Austin, Texas 78701

512-463-1808 donna.bryce@tsus.edu

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - General Information &

Requirements

1.1 General Information

1.2 Public Information

1.3 Type of Agreement

1.4 Clarifications and Interpretations

1.5 Submission of Qualifications

1.6 Point-Of-Contact

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 Certain Proposals and Contracts

Prohibited

1.15 Sales and Use Taxes

1.16 Certification of Franchise Tax Status

1.17 Delinquency in Paying Child Support

1.18 State Registration of Architecture Firms

1.19 State Registration of Engineering Firms

1.20 Non-Discrimination

1.21 Non-Boycott Israel Verification

1.22 Cybersecurity Training Program

1.23 Certification Regarding Business with

Certain Countries and Organizations

1.24 Non-Discrimination of Firearm Industry

Verification

1.25 Anti-Boycott Energy Companies

Verification

1.26 Vaccine Passport Prohibition

1.27 Critical Infrastructure Affirmation

Section 2 - Executive Summary

2.1 Historical Background

2.2 Mission Statement

2.3 Services Description and Scope

2.4 Schedule

Section 3 - Requirements for Statement of

Qualifications

3.1 Respondent’s Statement of

Qualifications and Availability to

Undertake IDIQ A/E Services

3.2 Respondent’s Ability to Provide IDIQ

A/E Services

3.3 Qualifications of Assigned

Respondent’s Personnel and Their

Likely Roles

3.4 Respondent’s Performance on Past

Representative IDIQ A/E Services

Engagements

3.5 Respondent’s Knowledge of Best

Practices

3.6 Execution of Offer

Section 4 - Format for Statement of

Qualifications

4.1 General Instructions

4.2 Page Size, Binding, Dividers, and Tabs

4.3 Table of Contents

4.4 Pagination

RFQ for IDIQ Architectural/Engineering Services (posted 07/26/2024) For Sul Ross State University and The Texas State University System

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR

INDEFINITE DELIVERY-INDEFINITE QUANTITY

ARCHITECTURAL / ENGINEERING SERVICES

SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY, ALPINE, TEXAS

SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY, DEL RIO, TEXAS

SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS

SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY, UVALDE, TEXAS

THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, TERLINGUA, TEXAS

RFQ No.: 758-24-07019

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION: The Texas State University System (“TSUS”, or “Owner”) on behalf of Sul Ross State University and itself, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications

(“Qualifications”) for the selection of a firm or firms to provide Indefinite Quantity-Indefinite

Delivery (“IDIQ”) Architectural/ Engineering (“A/E”) services for planning, design, renovation and new construction of projects for Sul Ross State University (“Member”) in Alpine, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde, Texas; and, TSUS property in Terlingua, Texas, on an hourly fee or lump sum basis as needed by the Member or TSUS. Expected required services include, but are not limited to, pre-project planning, cost estimating, programming, design, construction document preparation, bidding assistance, and construction phase administration, or any other professional

A/E services that are beneficial in the delivery of facilities. The A/E will render these services to the Member or TSUS as needed, with no minimum or maximum amount of services specified. In particular, the A/E must be prepared to assign at least one person with significant project planning and management experience to be available as the point of contact for all efforts at the Member institution or TSUS. An agreement with the selected firm(s) will be issued as an indefinite quantity indefinite delivery Professional Services Agreement with a three (3) year initial term and an option for the Owner to extend the contract for two (2) additional one (1) year terms. The total value of the Contract term shall not exceed Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) for the total life of the agreement. However, the Owner reserves the right to increase this monetary limit.

This solicitation sets forth the terms, conditions, and requirements for prospective A/Es to be considered for this work. (Prospective A/Es are hereinafter referred to as “Respondents”).

1.1.1 Collecting Qualifications in response to this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) is the first step in selecting the A/E(s). This RFQ provides the information necessary for Respondents to prepare and submit Qualifications for consideration and initial ranking by the Member.

In the next step the Owner will determine an initial ranking of the Respondents. If the initial ranking of the Respondents is reasonably conclusive, the Owner may make a “most qualified” selection based upon the written Qualifications only. If not, then the Member in conjunction with the Owner may conduct interviews with a “short list” of Respondents.

1.1.2 The Owner may select up to four (4) of the top ranked qualified Respondents to participate in an interview with the Member and Owner to confirm and clarify the Qualifications submitted and to answer additional questions. The Owner will then rank the interviewed

Respondents in order to determine the most qualified Respondent(s).

1.1.3 After selecting the most qualified Respondent(s) the Owner will negotiate the services to be provided by the A/E and a suitable fee schedule for those services.

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

RFQ for IDIQ Architectural/Engineering Services (posted 07/26/2024) For Sul Ross State University and The Texas State University System to public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter

552.001, et seq.) after the solicitation is completed. The Owner complies with all statutes, court decisions, and opinions of the Texas Attorney General with respect to disclosure of RFQ information. Additionally, pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code Section

2261.253, the contract resulting from this solicitation will be posted on the Owner’s website.

1.3 TYPE OF AGREEMENT: Any agreement resulting from this solicitation will be in the form of the Owner’s Standard Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Professional Services Agreement for

A/Es a copy of is posted with the RFQ on the Electronic Business Daily (ESBD) website at:

https://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbd The Agreement should be viewed as a draft and is subject to change.

1.4 CLARIFICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS: Discrepancies, omissions or doubts as to the meaning of RFQ documents shall be communicated in writing to the Owner for interpretation. Any responses to inquiries, clarifications, or interpretations of this RFQ that materially affect or change its requirements will be posted by the Owner as a written addendum. All such addenda issued by the Owner before the proposals are due become part of the RFQ. Respondents shall acknowledge receipt of and incorporate each addendum in its Qualifications. Respondents shall be required to consider only those clarifications and interpretations that the Owner issues by addenda.

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. It is the responsibility of all

Respondents to check the status of formal addenda seven (7) calendar days before the submittal deadline. The deadline for the receipt of written questions and submittal deadline is stated in

Section 2.4.

1.4.1 ADDENDA AND AWARD INFORMATION, WILL BE ISSUED BY THE OWNER

FOR THIS RFQ VIA THE ELECTRONIC BUSINESS DAILY WEBSITE AT THE

FOLLOWING LINK: https://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbd

REFERENCE “BOARD OF REGENTS/TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM – 758”

AND THE RFQ NUMBER PROVIDED IN THIS SOLICITATION.

1.5 SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATIONS:

1.5.1 The Qualifications must be received at the address specified in Section 1.5.2 prior to the date and time deadline. Please note that overnight deliveries, such as FedEx and UPS, arrive at a central campus location but are not usually delivered to the specified location until after the time deadline. Respondents are advised to use other methods of delivery or, if using an overnight delivery service, to send the Qualifications a day earlier than usual. The Owner will not consider any response to this solicitation that is not received at the address specified by the deadline, regardless of whether it has been received by the

University.

1.5.2 DEADLINE AND LOCATION: The Owner will receive Qualifications and HUB

Subcontracting Plan at the time and location described below.

August 22, 2024 - 2:00 p.m., (C.D.T.)

William H. Tidwell, MBA, CTCD, CTCM

Director of Procurement & Business Services

Sam Houston State University Procurement & Business Services

University Plaza, Suite 260

1 Financial Plaza

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1.5.3 Submit five (5) identical hard copies of the Qualifications and two (2) digital copies on

USB/flash drives in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. An original signature must be included on the Respondent’s “Execution of Offer” document submitted with each hard copy.

1.5.4 Submit two (2) identical hard copies of the HUB Subcontracting Plan (“HSP”) and two (2) digital copies on USB/flash drives in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, as a separate attachment from the Qualifications, as described in Section 1.13.

1.5.5 Qualifications received after the deadline in 1.5.2 will be returned to the Respondent unopened. The individual identified in Section 1.5.2 will identify the official time clock at the RFQ submittal location identified above.

1.5.6 The Owner will not acknowledge or consider Qualifications that are delivered by telephone, facsimile (fax), or electronic mail (e-mail).

1.5.7 Properly submitted Qualifications will not be returned to Respondents.

1.5.8 Respondent’s Qualifications and HSP materials must be enclosed in a sealed envelope (box or container) addressed to the Point-of-Contact person. Packages must clearly identify the submittal deadline, the RFQ title and number, and include the name, return address, and email address of the Respondent’s contact person on all envelopes. The HSP (electronic and hard copies) shall be included with the Qualifications (electronic and hard copies) packet but sealed separately.

1.5.9 Properly submitted Qualifications will be opened publicly and the names of the

Respondents will be read aloud immediately after the submissions of Qualifications deadline stated in Section 1.5.2.

1.6 POINT-OF-CONTACT: 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 direct all questions regarding this RFQ, including questions regarding terms and conditions, in writing to the

Point-of-Contact person by via email only.

Peter Maass, Director of Capital Projects Administration

The Texas State University System

Email: peter.maass@tsus.edu

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 a Selection Committee appointed by the President of Sul Ross State

University or their designee. Typically, that committee will include facilities professionals, as well as representation from The Texas State University System. The top four (4) or fewer ranked

Respondents may be selected by the Owner for further consideration by participating in an interview wherein Qualifications will be presented and examined in further detail and where questions will be posed by the Selection Committee and answered by the Respondent.

1.7.1 Qualifications submittals shall not include any information regarding Respondent’s proposed fees, pricing, or other compensation considerations as these will not be a factor in the selection of the most qualified Respondent(s).

1.8 OWNER’S RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all

Qualifications and re-solicit for new Qualifications, or to reject any and all submissions and temporarily or permanently abandon the solicitation. 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” Respondent(s) will require subjective judgments by the

Owner. Determinations by the Selection Committee will be subject to routine administrative review by the Owner’s executive officers but, once a selection is announced, it will not be subject to further review.

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

1.11 PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE: There will be no pre-submittal conference conducted for this selection process.

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 Owner and each of its Member institutions, to promote and encourage contracting and subcontracting opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses (“HUB” or “HUBs”) in all contracts. Accordingly, specific plans and representations by Respondents that appear to facilitate the State’s commitment to supporting HUB enterprises are required in the selection process.

Failure to submit specific plans and representations regarding HUB utilization, or failure to address the subject at all, will be interpreted by the Selection Committee as an intention to not support the program and will disqualify the Respondent. A HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) is required as a part of the Respondent's Qualifications.

1.13.1 The HSP information may be downloaded from the Texas State Comptroller’s website at the following URL link: https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub/forms.php

1.14 CERTAIN PROPOSALS AND CONTRACTS PROHIBITED: Under Section 2155.004, Texas

Government Code, a state agency may not accept a proposal or award a contract that includes proposed financial participation by a person who received compensation from the agency to participate in preparing the specifications or request for proposals on which the proposal or contract is based. All vendors must certify their eligibility by acknowledging the following statement, "Under Section 2155.004, Texas Government Code, the vendor 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." If a state agency determines that an individual or business entity holding a state contract was ineligible to have the contract accepted or awarded as described above, the state agency may immediately terminate the contract without further obligation to the vendor. This section does not create a cause of action to contest a proposal or award of a state contract.

1.15 SALES AND USE TAXES: Section 151.311, Texas Tax Code, 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 Owner. The

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RFQ No. 758-24-07019 https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub/forms.php 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

(Texas Tax Code Chapter 171). The contractor agrees that each subcontractor and supplier under contract will also provide a certification of franchise tax status.

1.17 DELINQUENCY IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT: 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.

1.18 STATE REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTURE FIRMS: Respondents are advised that the Texas

Board of Architectural Examiners requires that any firm or business entity (including architects, landscape architects and interior designers) providing architectural, landscape architecture or interior design services to the public, must register with the Texas Board of Architectural

Examiners. An entity is defined as a sole proprietorship, firm, partnership, corporation, or joint stock association. The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite

350, Austin, Texas 78752, telephone (512) 305-9000, has jurisdiction over individuals licensed under the Architects’ Registration Law, Chapter 1051, Texas Occupations Code.

1.19 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.

1.20 NON-DISCRIMINATION: In their execution of this agreement, Respondent, consultants, their respective employees, and others acting by or through them shall comply with all federal and state policies and laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. Any breach of this covenant may result in termination of this agreement.

1.21 NON-BOYCOTT ISRAEL VERIFICATION: Pursuant to Section 2270.002 of the Texas

Government Code, Respondent certifies that either (i) it meets an exemption criteria under Section

2270.002; or (ii) it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract resulting from this solicitation. Respondent shall state any facts that make it exempt from the boycott certification in its Response.

1.22 CYBERSECURITY TRAINING PROGRAM: Pursuant to Section 2054.5192, Texas Government

Code, A/E and its consultants, officers, and employees who are provided credentials granting access to Member’s computer system also known as Member’s information system, must complete a cybersecurity training program certified under Section 2054.519, Texas Government Code as selected by the Member. The cybersecurity training program must be completed during the term and any renewal period of this Agreement. A/E shall verify in writing completion of the program to the Member within the first thirty (30) calendar days of the term and any renewal period of this

Agreement. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section are grounds for termination for cause of the Agreement.

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1.23 CERTIFICATION REGARDING BUSINESS WITH CERTAIN COUNTRIES AND

ORGANIZATIONS: Pursuant to Subchapter F, Chapter 2252.152, Texas Government Code, Respondent hereby certifies it is not engaged in business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization. Respondent acknowledges this Agreement may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate.

1.24 NON-DISCRIMINATION OF FIREARM INDUSTRY VERIFICATION: Pursuant to Chapter

2274, Texas Government Code (as enacted in SB 19 in the 87th Regular Legislative Session [2021]), Respondent hereby verifies that either (i) it has less than ten (10) full time employees; or (ii), it does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association (as defined under Section 2274.001, Texas Government Code) and will not discriminate during the term of this Agreement against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.

1.25 ANTI-BOYCOTT ENERGY COMPANIES VERIFICATION: Pursuant to Chapter 2276, Texas

Government Code, Respondent hereby certifies that either (i) it has less than ten (10) full time employees or (ii) it does not “boycott energy companies” (as defined under Section 809.001, Texas

Government Code) and will not “boycott energy companies” during the term of the Agreement.

1.26 VACCINE PASSPORT PROHIBITION: Pursuant to Section 161.0085, Texas Health and Safety

Code (as enacted in SB 968 in the 87th Regular Legislative Session [2021]), Respondent hereby certifies that it does not require its customers to provide any documentation certifying the customer’s COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery on entry to, to gain access to, or to receive service from Respondent’s business. Respondent acknowledges that such a vaccine or recovery requirement would make Respondent ineligible for a state-funded contact and shall be grounds for termination of this Agreement for cause.

1.27 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AFFIRMATION: Pursuant to Section 2274.0102, Texas

Government Code, Respondent certifies that neither it nor its parent company, nor any affiliate of

Respondent or its parent company, is (i) majority owned or controlled by citizens or governmental entities of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or any other country designated by the Governor under

Section 2274.0103, Texas Government Code, or headquartered in any of those countries.

SECTION 2 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: SRSU was created by the 35th Legislature in 1917 to serve as a state normal college to train teachers. The school, Sul Ross State Normal College, was named after

Lawrence Sullivan Ross, Governor of Texas from 1887 to 1891 and President of Texas A&M

College from 1891 to 1898. Construction began in 1919 and on June 14, 1920, under the presidency of Thomas J. Fletcher, operations began in the present Dolph Briscoe Jr. Administration Building.

The first enrollment in the summer of 1920 included 77 students, who studied education and liberal arts subjects.

In 1923, the state Legislature changed the name to Sul Ross State Teachers College, and advanced courses leading to baccalaureate degrees were added. The first baccalaureate degree was awarded in the summer of 1925. In 1930, graduate level course work began, and the first master’s degrees were presented in 1933. The school experienced continued growth in enrollment and construction until World War II, when portions of the campus housed a U.S. Navy pilot training program and a

Women’s Army Corps Training School.

Enrollment grew to more than 1,000 students in 1960 and to over 2,000 in 1970. Academic programs continued to expand and new fine arts, physical education, science, range animal buildings, and a new library were constructed between 1952 and 1974. In 1969, the Legislature again changed the name of the school to Sul Ross State University (“SRSU”) to reflect its status as a comprehensive state university.

SRSU has become the cultural and educational hub for the remote Big Bend region. The school has enriched the area through scientific research in biology, geology, and range animal science, with emphasis on Chihuahuan Desert studies. Through the University’s Center for Big Bend Study, research and educational activities are conducted in historic, cultural, and economic development for the Trans-Pecos region and adjacent areas in Mexico and New Mexico

2.2 MISSION STATEMENT: Sul Ross State University seeks to be a national and international leader in achieving excellence among universities in the areas of education, research, social mobility, service, affordability, and shared governance.

Rooted in the distinctive surroundings and history of the Big Bend and the US-México border regions of Texas, SRSU provides accessible, comprehensive, and life changing education through high quality teaching, research, cultural awareness, creativity, and service.

Values:

• Excellence

• Ethics and Integrity

• Diversity and Inclusiveness

• Growth and Exploration Leadership and Service

• Personal Connection

• Effective Communication

2.3 SERVICES DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: The scope of services is to provide, upon notification of a need by the Member or TSUS, providing a Project Services Proposal, and after contracting through a properly executed Task Order, A/E services including, but not limited to, the following:

2.3.1 Preparation of studies, reports, schematic plans, preliminary construction cost estimates, measurements, photographic documentation, and project analysis for facilities on Sul Ross

State University campuses in Alpine, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde, Texas and TSUS property in Terlingua, Texas.

2.3.2 Recommend options for additions, remodeling, replacement, or new construction including project cost analysis.

2.3.3 Design services to include preliminary design, construction drawings and specifications for new construction and renovation projects, including preparation of cost estimates and bidding documents as well as assist in the procurement of construction services.

2.3.4 General contract administration including on-site observation during construction.

2.3.5 General consulting services for assisting the Owner with project management and program management services.

2.3.6 Architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil and other subconsultants as may be necessary to the A/E in fulfillment of its assignment.

2.3.7 SUBCONSULTANTS: Subconsultants providing services under any subsequent agreement shall meet the same requirements and level of experience as required of the

Respondent. No subconsultant under the agreement shall relieve the primary Respondent of responsibility for the service. If the Respondent uses a subconsultant for any or all of the work required, the following conditions shall apply under the listed circumstances:

2.3.7.1 Respondents planning to subcontract all or a portion of the work shall identify the proposed subconsultant.

2.3.7.2 The Owner retains the right to verify subconsultant’s background and make determination to approve or reject the use of submitted subconsultants.

2.3.7.3 The Respondent shall be the only contact for the Owner and subconsultant.

Respondent shall list a designated point of contact for all Owner and subconsultant inquiries.

2.3.8 The Respondent and any subconsultant employed by them must be able to quickly respond to a written request for A/E services from the Member or Owner. The Responded shall identify the Key Personnel to be assigned to the Agreement as part of this RFQ and ensure their availability in the performance of Task Orders. Respondent shall not reassign or replace Key Personnel without the Owner’s prior written approval. Upon the Owner’s approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, the Respondent shall update the Key

Personnel Exhibit included in the Agreement.

2.4 SCHEDULE: Key schedule milestones (subject to change) are:

2.4.1 Owner publishes RFQ for A/E IDIQ Professional Services ............................... 07/26/2024

2.4.2 RFQ submittal of questions deadline (12:00 p.m.) ............................................. 08/13/2024

2.4.3 Deadline for submittal of Qualifications and HSP (2:00 p.m.) ........................... 08/22/2024

2.4.4 Owner announces “short-list” of Respondents selected for interviews

(if required) ...................................................................................................... 08/30/2024

2.4.5 Owner interviews Respondents (if required) ...................................................... 09/05/2024

2.4.6 Owner selects most qualified Respondent(s) ...................................................... 09/09/2024

2.4.7 Owner negotiates fee schedule and executes Agreement ................................... 09/27/2024

The schedule of events presented above represents a basic timeline for the solicitation. Time is of the essence for the Owner to bring the successful Respondent under contract to begin A/E IDIQ services. Respondent shall expedite contract negotiations to meet and/or improve on this schedule.

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 responding to all questions in Section 3 formatted as directed in Section 4.

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

3.1 CRITERION ONE: RESPONDENT’S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND

AVAILABILITY TO UNDERTAKE IDIQ A/E SERVICES: (Criterion Weight: 10%) -

(Maximum of two (2) printed pages per question)

3.1.1 Provide a statement of interest for the solicitation including a brief narrative describing the

Respondent’s unique qualifications as they pertain to the IDIQ A/E services described in this RFQ.

3.1.2 Provide a statement on the availability and commitment of the Respondent and its principal(s) and assigned professionals, including all consultants, to undertake the services described in this RFQ.

3.1.3 Provide a brief history of the Respondent’s firm and each proposed consultant.

3.2 CRITERION TWO: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO PROVIDE IDIQ A/E SERVICES:

(Criterion Weight: 10%)

3.2.1 Provide the following information for the Respondent:

3.2.1.1 Legal name of the firm as registered with the Secretary of State of Texas

3.2.1.2 Address of the office that will be providing services

3.2.1.3 Number of years in business

3.2.1.4 Type of operation (Individual, Partnership, Corporation, Joint Venture, etc.

3.2.1.5 Number of employees by skill group

3.2.1.6 Annual revenue totals for the past five (5) years

3.2.2 Identify if the Respondent’s firm or any of its consultant team is 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 the Respondent’s firm or any of its consultant team that would affect Respondent's performance under an

Agreement with the Owner.

3.2.4 Identify if the Respondent is 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 Declare if any relationship exists by relative, business associate, capital funding agreement, or any other such kinship between Respondent or any of its consultants and any Owner or

Member 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 Respondent’s firm and any consultants proposed to provide professional services.

3.3 CRITERION THREE: QUALIFICATIONS OF ASSIGNED RESPONDENT’S PERSONNEL

AND THEIR LIKELY ROLES: (Criterion Weight: 30%)

3.3.1 Identify the Key Personnel that will be involved in providing IDIQ A/E services and their likely roles. Specifically name the person(s) who will support the oversight efforts with

Member and Owner, both for architectural and engineering services.

3.3.2 Indicate whether the Respondent intends to use consultants or sub-consultants in rendering professional services to the Owner and Member. If so, indicate the roles of such consultants and describe the Respondent’s process in working with consultants and integrating them into the process of providing IDIQ A/E services.

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3.3.3 Provide resumes stating the experience and expertise of the Key Personnel that will be involved in providing IDIQ A/E services, including their experience with similar tasks, the number of years with the respective firm, and their city of residence.

3.4 CRITERION FOUR: RESPONDENT’S PERFORMANCE ON PAST REPRESENTATIVE IDIQ

A/E SERVICES ENGAGEMENTS: (Criterion Weight: 35%)

3.4.1 List no less than three (3) but no more than five (5) projects for which Respondent has provided IDIQ A/E services that are most closely related to the services described in this

RFQ and completed within the last five (5) years. Any engagements with the Owner, Sul

Ross State University, or other Texas public institutions of higher education and other

Texas state-funded institutions including public school districts should be included. List the projects in order of priority, with the most relevant project listed first. Provide the following information for each project listed:

3.4.1.1 Project name, location, description, type of services provided, and contract delivery method.

3.4.1.2 Photographic color images of exterior, interior and floor plans and site plans as applicable.

3.4.1.3 Describe and provide the duration of time between the initial request for IDIQ

A/E services by owner, execution of Task Order, and commencement of IDIQ services.

3.4.1.4 Construction cost estimates at Design Development, 100% Construction

Documents, GMP or Bid amount, and final construction cost. Explain the reasons for any deviation.

3.4.1.5 Final construction cost, including any change orders by type (i.e., scope change, unforeseen, errors and omissions).

3.4.1.6 Type of construction (new, renovation, or expansion).

3.4.1.7 Planned versus actual durations for Schematic Design, Design Development and ninety five percent (95%) Construction Documents phases. Provide an explanatory justification for any slippage of dates exceeding fifteen (15) calendar days between planned and actual dates for each milestone.

3.4.1.8 Originally planned and actual: Notice to Proceed and Substantial Completion dates for construction. Any events or occurrences that affected the schedule should be explained.

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

3.4.2.1 The owner’s name and representative who served as the day-to-day liaison(s) during the design and construction phases of the project, including telephone number, and email address.

3.4.2.2 Respondent’s representative who served as the day-to-day liaison(s) during the design and construction phase of the project, including telephone number, and email address.

3.4.2.3 Length of business relationship with the owner.

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

3.4.3 List a maximum of three (3) engagements for which Respondent has provided traditional

A/E professional services that are most closely related to the services described in this

RFQ. Any engagements with Owner, Sul Ross State University, other Texas public

RFQ for IDIQ Architectural/Engineering Services (posted 07/26/2024) For Sul Ross State University and The Texas State University System institutions of higher education and other State of Texas entities should be included. List the engagements in order of priority, with the most relevant engagement listed first.

Provide the following information for each engagement listed:

3.4.3.1 Name of client.

3.4.3.2 Description of the type and scope of services provided.

3.4.3.3 Time period during which such services were rendered.

3.4.3.4 The client’s name and representative who served as the liaison during the delivery of services for the project, including telephone number, and email address.

3.4.3.5 Length of business relationship with the client.

The Owner reserves the right to contact any other references at any time during the RFQ process.

3.5 CRITERION FIVE: RESPONDENT’S KNOWLEDGE OF BEST PRACTICES: (Criterion

Weight: 15%)

3.5.1 Describe Respondent’s quality assurance program. Explain the methods used to ensure quality control during the programming, design, and documentation phases of a project.

Provide specific examples of how these techniques or procedures were used from any three

(3) projects listed in response to Section 3.4.1 or 3.4.3 of this RFQ.

3.5.2 Describe the way in which Respondent will promptly respond to the Member’s or Owner’s request for A/E services, ensure staffing by key personnel and consultants, develops and maintains work schedules to coordinate with the owner’s project schedule, and assuring timely completion of this Project, including methods for schedule recovery if necessary.

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

3.5.4 Provide any other details regarding special services, processes, advantages, or other benefits offered to the Owner by the Respondent.

3.6 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.

3.6.1 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

RFQ for IDIQ Architectural/Engineering Services (posted 07/26/2024) For Sul Ross State University and The Texas State University System 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.

3.6.2 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.

3.6.3 By signature hereon, Respondent affirms that it 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.

3.6.4 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.

3.6.5 By signature hereon, the Respondent hereby certifies that neither the Respondent nor the firm, corporation, partnership, or Owner represented by the Respondent, nor 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. Respondent further certifies that it has not communicated directly or indirectly the Qualifications submitted to any competitor or any other person engaged in a similar line of business.

3.6.6 By signature hereon, Respondent represents and warrants that:

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

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

3.6.6.3 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;

3.6.6.4 Respondent understands the requirements and specifications set forth in this RFQ and the terms and conditions set forth in the Contract under which Respondent will be required to operate;

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

Contract;

3.6.6.6 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

RFQ for IDIQ Architectural/Engineering Services (posted 07/26/2024) For Sul Ross State University and The Texas State University System with regard to which Respondent has made a statement or representation or provided information.

3.6.7 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.

3.6.8 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that if a Texas address is shown as the address of the Respondent, Respondent qualifies as a Texas Bidder as defined in Texas Government

Code Section 2252.001(4).

3.6.9 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies as follows:

3.6.9.1 “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.”

3.6.9.2 “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.”

3.6.9.3 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.”

3.6.10 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 Owner or any of its Member institutions, or Respondent has not been an employee of Owner or any of its Member institution within the immediate twelve (12) months prior to Respondent’s RFQ response. All such disclosures will be subject to administrative review and approval prior to the Owner entering into any contract with Respondent.

3.6.11 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).

3.6.12 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.

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

3.6.14 By signature hereon, Respondent agrees, to the extent provided by Section 2254.0031 of

Texas Government Code, to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the State of Texas, all

RFQ for IDIQ Architectural/Engineering Services (posted 07/26/2024) For Sul Ross State University and The Texas State University System 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 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.

3.6.15 By signature hereon, Respondent agrees to complete a Cybersecurity Training Program.

Pursuant to Section 2054.5192, Texas Government Code, Respondent and its subcontractors, officers, and employees, who are provided credentials granting access to

Member’s computer system, also known as Member’s information system, must complete a cybersecurity training program certified under Section 2054.519, Texas Government

Code as selected by the Member. The cybersecurity training program must be completed during the term and any renewal period of this Agreement. Respondent shall verify in writing completion of the program to the Owner within the first thirty (30) calendar days of the term and any renewal period of the Agreement. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section are grounds for termination for cause of the Agreement.

3.6.16 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.

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

Texas State University System, or the executive officers of the Owner or its Member institutions, has a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in the transaction that is the subject of the contract, and that no member of the Board of Regents has a “substantial interest” (as that term is defined in Section 51.923 of the Texas Education Code) in the

Respondent.

3.6.18 Pursuant to Chapter 2274, Texas Government Code, Respondent certifies that it does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity of firearm trade association; and will not discriminate during the term of the Agreement against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.

3.6.19 Pursuant to Chapter 2274, Texas Government Code, Respondent certifies that it does not boycott energy companies as defined in Section 809.001(1)(a), Texas Government Code, (i.e., fossil fuel companies); and will not boycott energy companies during the term of the

Agreement.

3.6.20 Respondent certifies that it does not require its customers to provide any documentation certifying the customer’s COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery, on entry to, to gain access to, or to receive service from the Respondent's business. Respondent acknowledges that such a vaccine or recovery requirement would make Respondent ineligible for a state-funded contract.

3.6.21 Pursuant to Section 2274.0102, Texas Government Code, Respondent certifies that neither it nor its parent company, nor any affiliate of Respondent is majority owned or controlled by citizens or governmental entities of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or any other country designated by the Governor under Section 2274.0103, Texas Government Code, or headquartered in any of those countries.

3.6.22 Execution of Offer: RFQ No. 758-24-07019 – IDIQ Architectural/Engineering Services for

Sul Ross State University campuses in Alpine, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde, Texas; and for TSUS property in Terlingua, Texas.

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