ESBD_392212_1764628069078_0004088 Attachment B - FFE Compensation and Fee-Template, Final.xlsx

This is a Furniture and Fixture Equipment (FFE) Compensation and Fee Template document prepared by the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) for Request for Proposal #0004088, covering a comprehensive furniture and fixture package for the Capitol Complex Phase 2 project involving two state office buildings at 1500 Congress Avenue and 1501 Lavaca Avenue in Austin, Texas. The procurement encompasses the design, manufacture, delivery, and installation of modular and office furniture, ancillary seating, conference room furniture, and outdoor furniture across multiple state agency tenant spaces, including the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Public Safety, Texas Real Estate Commission, Texas Historical Commission, and Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation. Mandatory pre-proposal teleconferences are scheduled for December 16 and 17, 2025, with proposal submissions due January 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM via the Bonfire electronic portal. The furniture installation is planned in phases, with Level 1 and Level 2 of both buildings expected to be available by December 1, 2026, and complete installation anticipated by February 28, 2027. The contract includes a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials commencing upon TFC's acceptance of completed work.

The estimated budget for the complete furniture and installation package is $15,000,000, with compensation and fees comprising 50 percent of the evaluation criteria. All respondents must be authorized dealers of proposed manufacturers and maintain a fully staffed authorized service office in Central Texas. Vendors must provide a 5 percent bid bond and comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, business automobile liability, and umbrella liability insurance. The procurement requires a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan targeting 21.1 percent HUB participation, with four methods of compliance available: 100% HUB Participation, Meeting the Goal, Good Faith Effort Solicitation, or Self-Performing. Additional requirements include criminal background checks for all employees and subcontractors and utilization of the E-Verify system for employment eligibility verification. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for work extending beyond the agreed-upon timeframe.