ESBD_416274_1746479885605_SHSU - Coliseum Ring - 95913- RFP.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS

FOR

SHSU – COLISEUM RING - 95913

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS

RFQ No.:

753-25-95913

Submission Date:

May 27, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. (C.S.T.)

Prepared By:

Chuck Jones Director, Facilities Planning and Construction

Sam Houston State University 2424 S. Sam Houston Ave.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - General Information and

Requirements

1.1 General Information

1.2 Public Information

1.3 Type of Contract

1.4 Clarifications and Interpretations

1.5 Submission of Proposals

1.6 Point-Of-Contact

1.7 Evaluation of Proposals

1.8 Owner’s Reservation of Rights

1.9 Acceptance of Evaluation Methodology

1.10 No Reimbursement for Costs

1.11 Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference

1.12 Eligible Respondents

1.13 Historically Underutilized Business

Submittal Requirements

1.14 Certain Proposals and Contracts

Prohibited

1.15 Sales and Use Taxes

1.16 Certification of Franchise Tax Status

1.17 Required Notices of Worker’s

Compensation Insurance Coverage

1.18 Insurance Requirements

1.19 Prevailing Wage Rate Determination

1.20 Delinquency in Paying Child Support

1.21 Nondiscrimination

1.22 Required Posting of Contracts

1.23 Non-Boycott Israel Verification

1.24 Cybersecurity Training Program

1.25 Firearm Entities and Trade Associations

Discrimination

1.26 Energy Company Boycotts

1.27 Vaccine Passport Prohibition

1.28 Critical Infrastructure Affirmation

Section 2 - Executive Summary

2.1 Historical Background

2.2 Mission Statement

2.3 Project Description, Scope and Budget

2.4 Project Planning Schedule

Section 3 – Requirements for Competitive

Sealed Proposal

3.1 Respondent’s Ability To Provide

Construction Services

3.2 Qualifications of Construction Team

3.3 Respondent’s Past Performance on

Representative Projects

3.4 Respondent’s Ability To Meet

Schedules

3.5 Respondent’s Quality Control And

Commissioning Program For This

Project

3.6 Respondent’s Ability To Manage

Construction Safety Risks

3.7 Respondent’s Warranty And Service

Support Program For This Project

3.8 Execution of Offer

Section 4 – Requirements for Respondent’s

Pricing and Delivery Proposal

4.1 General Instructions

4.2 Page Size, Binding, Dividers and Tabs

4.3 Table of Contents

4.4 Pagination

Section 5 - Format of Proposals

5.1 Definition

5.2 Documents on File

5.3 Uniform General Conditions

Section 6 - Drawings and Specifications

6.1 Proposal and Bid Security

6.2 Respondent’s Pricing and Delivery

Proposal

Attachments:

Attachment 1 – Bid-Bond Form

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CONTRACTOR

COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS

SHSU - Coliseum Ring - 95913

RFQ No.: 753-24-95913

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION: The Texas State University System (“Owner”) on behalf of Sam

Houston State University, (“Component”) is soliciting Competitive Sealed Proposals (“Proposals”) for selection of a General Contractor firm for the SHSU - Coliseum Ring – 95913 (“Project”), on the Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas campus. This solicitation sets forth the terms, conditions, and requirements for prospective General Contractor entities to be considered for the work. (Prospective General Contractor entities are hereinafter referred to as “Respondents”.) The

Owner requires that the Qualifications and Execution of Offer, and Pricing and Delivery

Proposal be submitted at the same time, but in two (2) separate, sealed packages. The HUB

Subcontracting Plan shall be submitted in a separate sealed package.

1.1.1 This Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (“RFP”) is the only step for selecting a

General Contractor for the Project as provided by Texas Education Code Section 51.783.

The RFP provides the information necessary to prepare and submit Competitive Sealed

Proposals for consideration and ranking by the Owner.

1.1.2 The Owner will select the Proposal that offers the “best value” for the Component institution based on the published selection criteria and on its ranking evaluation. The

Owner may discuss with the highest ranked Respondent options for a scope or time modification and any price change associated with the modification including solicitation of a best and final offer. If the Owner is unable to reach a contract with the selected

Respondent, the Owner may formally end negotiations with that Respondent in writing and proceed to the next “best value” Respondent in the order of the selection ranking until a contract is reached or all Proposals are rejected. The Owner reserves the right to make a best value determination and award a contract without further discussions or negotiations. Should the contractor fail, neglect, or refuse to begin performance of the contract after receiving the award, the bid security will be forfeited to Owner.

Performance shall be considered begun upon acknowledgement of the contract award, the furnishing of all required performance and payment bonds, insurance coverage, and execution of the Agreement.

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. The Owner complies with all statutes, court decisions, and opinions of the Texas Attorney General with respect to disclosure of RFP 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 CONTRACT: Any contract resulting from this solicitation will be in the form of the

Owner’s Standard General Contractor Agreement, a copy of which can be viewed on the Texas

State University System website at: https://www.tsus.edu/offices/finance/capital-projects.html https://www.tsus.edu/offices/finance/capital-projects.html

1.3.1 The work will be awarded as a Lump-Sum contract to the Respondent offering the “best value” to the Owner.

1.4 CLARIFICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS: Discrepancies, omissions or doubts as to the meaning of RFP documents shall be communicated in writing to the Owner for interpretation. Any responses to inquiries, clarifications or interpretations of this RFP that materially affect or change its requirements will be formally issued by the Owner as a written addendum. All such addenda issued by the Owner before the Proposals are due are considered to be part of the RFP. Respondents shall acknowledge receipt of each addendum in its Proposal. Respondents shall 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 upon in preparing the Proposal. It is the responsibility of all Respondents to check the status of formal addenda five (5) days before the submission deadline (see Section 2.4 for submission date).

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

FOR THIS RFP VIA THE ELECTRONIC BUSINESS DAILY WEBSITE AT THE

FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.txsmartbuy.com/sp

REFERENCE THE “BOARD OF REGENTS/TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM–

758” AND THE RFP NUMBER PROVIDED IN THIS RFP.

1.5 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS:

1.5.1 The Respondent’s Qualifications/Execution of Offer, and Pricing Delivery Proposal must be received at the address specified in Section 1.5.2 prior to the 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 responses 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 Component.

1.5.2 PROPOSAL DEADLINE, AND LOCATION: The Owner will receive Proposals at the time and location described below. The Proposal must be packaged in two (2) separate sealed packages, 1) the Qualifications with signed Execution of Offer; and, 2) the

Pricing and Delivery Proposal, addressed to the Point-of-Contact identified in Section

1.6. Clearly mark the exterior of all envelopes to identity the documents contained therein. INCLUDE THE NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF THE

RESPONDENT’S CONTACT PERSON ON ALL ENVELOPES.

05/27/2025 – 2:00 p.m. (C.S.T.)

Chuck Jones, SHSU Director, Facilities Planning and Construction

Facilities Planning & Construction

2424 Sam Houston Ave., Suite 126

Huntsville, TX 77341

1.5.3 HUB SUBCONTRACTING PLAN DEADLINE AND LOCATION: The Respondent shall submit a Historically Underutilized Businesses (“HUB”) Subcontracting Plan at the time and location described below. The HUB Subcontracting Plan (“HSP”) shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Point-of-Contact identified in Section http://www.txsmartbuy.com/sp

1.6. Clearly mark the exterior of the envelope to identity the documents contained therein. INCLUDE THE NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF THE

RESPONDENT’S CONTACT PERSON.

05/27/2025 – 2:00 p.m. (C.S.T.)

Chuck Jones, SHSU Director, Facilities Planning and Construction

Sam Houston State University

Facilities Planning & Construction

2424 Sam Houston Ave., Suite 126

1.5.4 The names of Respondents who properly submitted Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud pursuant to Section 51.783(f) of the Texas Education Code after the HUB

Subcontracting Plans are received and confirmed by the Owner. These readings will be conducted at the Facilities Management Conference Room, 107 located at:

Facilities Management Conference Room 107

2424 Sam Houston Ave.

1.5.5 The Pricing and Delivery Proposal packages will be opened publicly, and the names of

Respondents and all prices stated in each Proposal will be read aloud pursuant to Section

51.783(f) of the Texas Education Code on the date indicated in the Project Planning

Schedule (see Section 2.4). These readings will be conducted at the Sam Houston State

University Facilities Management office. The Facilities Management office is located at:

Facilities Management Conference Room 119

2424 Sam Houston Ave.

Time: 2:00 p.m.

1.5.6 Submit one (1) original and five (5) identical hard copies of the Qualifications with

Execution of Offer. An original signature must be included on the “Respondent’s Execution of Offer” document submitted with each copy. Submit two (2) electronic copies of the

Qualifications with signed Execution of Offer, in Adobe PDF format by flash drive or CD.

Do not include the Pricing and Delivery Proposal information with the electronic

Qualifications/Execution of Offer.

1.5.7 Submit one (1) original and five (5) identical hard copies of the Pricing and Delivery

Proposal. An original signature must be included on the “Respondent’s Pricing and Delivery

Proposal” document submitted with each copy. Do not submit electronic copies of the

Pricing and Delivery Proposal. Submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of the HSP as separate attachments to the Proposals as described in Section 1.13. Submit two (2) electronic copies of the HSP in Adobe PDF format by flash drive or CD. Do not include the

Pricing and Delivery Proposal information with the electronic HSP files.

Proper way to package documents to be submitted:

1.5.8 Proposals or HSPs received after the stated official submittal deadline will be returned to the Respondent unopened. The Point-of-Contact identified in Section 1.6 will identify the official time clock at the RFP submittal location identified above.

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

1.5.10 Properly submitted Proposals and HSPs will not be returned to the Respondents.

1.6 POINT-OF-CONTACT: The Owner designates the following person as its representative and Point-of-Contact for this RFP. Respondents shall restrict all contact with the Owner and direct all questions regarding this RFP, including questions regarding terms and conditions, in writing, to the Point-of-Contact person, via email only.

Jennifer Niemiec, SHSU Administrative Coordinator, Facilities Planning and Construction

Facilities Planning & Construction

2424 Sam Houston Ave., Suite 126 jjn014@shsu.edu

1.7 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS: The evaluation of the Proposals shall be based on the requirements described in this RFP. Fifty percent (50%) of the evaluation will be based on the

Respondent’s Pricing and Delivery Proposal. The remaining evaluation will be based on the

Respondent’s Qualifications. All properly submitted Proposals will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked by the Owner.

1.8 OWNER’S RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The Owner may evaluate the Proposals based on the anticipated completion of all or any portion of the Project. The Owner reserves the right to divide the Project into multiple parts, to reject any and all Proposals to the current solicitation and reissue a completely new solicitation involving the same Project, or to simply reject any and all Proposals and temporarily or permanently abandon the Project. Owner makes no representations, written or oral, that it will enter into any form of agreement for any project with any Respondent to this RFP and no such representation is intended or should be construed by the issuance of this RFP. The Owner reserves the right to waive the failure of any response to comply with requirements set forth in this RFP where the failure is not, in the Owner’s opinion, substantial in nature.

1.9 ACCEPTANCE OF EVALUATION METHODOLOGY: By submitting a Proposal in response to this RFP, the Respondent accepts the evaluation process and acknowledges and accepts that determination of the “best value” Respondent will require subjective judgments by the Owner.

The results of the most qualified determination will be combined with the Pricing and Delivery evaluation results to determine the best value proposition for the Owner. Determinations by the

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

Sealed Envelope Sealed Envelope Sealed Envelope

Pricing Proposals &

Bid Bond HUB Plans

Qualifiactions

Proposals

Sealed Envelope

1.9.1 The Owner reserves the right to consider any Proposal “non-responsive” if the Base

Proposal Cost is determined to be unreasonable or irresponsible in relation to the other submitted Proposals and/or the Owner’s estimate of the construction cost.

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

1.11 MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held at the time and location described below.

May 14, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. (C.S.T.)

2424 Sam Houston Ave. (Training Room 165)

Huntsville, Texas 77341

A guided tour of the Project site will be included as a part of the conference agenda.

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 Proposal.

1.13 HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: It is the policy of the Owner and each of its component institutions, to promote and encourage contracting and subcontracting opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses (“HUB”) in all contracts. Failure to submit a required HUB Subcontracting Plan (“HSP”) will result in rejection of the Proposals. THE STATE OF TEXAS HUB SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

NOTE: For this RFP a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) is required. Failure to comply will result in the rejection of the proposal.

1.13.1 Proposals over $100,000 (including initial award and all potential option/extension periods) submitted without an HSP will not be considered for award.

1.13.2 Questions regarding the HSP and/or to review the HSP as a courtesy PRIOR to the RFP closing date and time as shown on page one of this document can be directed to the

University's HUB Coordinator, Cynthia Guajardo, at (936) 294-1991 or shsuhub@shsu.edu. The acronym TBD (to be determined) will no longer be accepted in the column marked Approximate Dollar Amount.

1.13.3 SHSU has adopted the Texas Statewide Procurement Division’s (SPD) rules as their own HUB rules (Texas Government Code, Section 2161.003 and Texas Administrative

Code (TAC), Title 34, Part 1, Chapter 20, Subchapter D, Division 1, Rule 20.285. It is the policy of the University to encourage the use of small and historically underutilized businesses by making good faith efforts to increase purchases and contract awards through race, ethnic, and gender-neutral means. The goal is to promote full and equal business opportunity for all businesses. The University will make a good faith effort to assist small and historically underutilized businesses in receiving a portion of the total contract value for all contracts for construction, services, including professional and consulting services, and commodities purchases. The University has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable under this contract. Proposers who intend to subcontract must perform their good faith effort in completing the HSP. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. When completing the HSP make note that the

University’s HUB goals are as follows:

Building Construction 21.10%

Special Trade 32.90%

Professional Services 23.70%

Other Services 26.00%

Commodities 21.10%

1.14 HSP forms have been provided in BKB under Prerequisites for this RFP. HSP forms are also available at the Texas Comptrollers website at the following link:

https://www.comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub/forms.php

1.15 The Sam Houston State University Hub Coordinator is:

Cynthia Tate Guajardo, HUB Coordinator

Phone: (936) 294-1991

Email: shsuhub@shsu.edu

1.16 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, 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.

1.17 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 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.”

1.18 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.

1.19 REQUIRED NOTICES OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE: The

Texas Workers' Compensation Commission has adopted a new rule, Texas Administrative Code

Title 28, Part 2, Chapter 110, Subchapter B, Rule 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 Section 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 the Uniform General and Supplementary General Conditions for The Texas

State University System Building Construction Contracts.

1.20 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Bonds and insurance requirements are provided in Article 5 of the Uniform General Conditions and in the Owner’s Standard Contractor Contract as denoted in Article 1.3 of this RFP.

1.21 PREVAILING MINIMUM WAGE RATE DETERMINATION: Respondents are advised that the Texas Prevailing Wage Law will be administered. 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. The Prevailing Wage Rate for Walker County, Texas; Construction Type: Building, can be found on the following website: https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations

1.22 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.

1.23 NONDISCRIMINATION: In their execution of this agreement, all Respondents, 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.

1.24 REQUIRED POSTING OF CONTRACTS: The parties acknowledge that, pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 2261.253, this agreement will be posted on the

Owner’s website.

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

Government Code, Respondent certifies that either (i) it meets an exemption criterion 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.

1.26 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 Component’s computer system also known as

Component’s information system, must complete a cybersecurity training program certified under Section 2054.519, Texas Government Code as selected by the Component. The cybersecurity training program must be completed during the term and any renewal period of this Agreement. Contractor shall verify in writing completion of the program to the Component within the first thirty (30) calendar days of the term and any renewal period of the Agreement.

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

1.27 FIREARM ENTITIES AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS DISCRIMINATION: Pursuant to

Chapter 2274, Texas Government Code, Respondent verifies that (i) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (ii) will not discriminate during the term of the Agreement against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.

1.28 ENERGY COMPANY BOYCOTTS: Pursuant to Chapter 2274, Texas Government Code, Respondent certifies that it (i) does not boycott energy companies as defined in Section 809.001

(1)(a) Texas Government Code (i.e., fossil fuel companies); and (ii) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the Agreement.

1.29 VACCINE PASSPORT PROHIBITION: 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.

1.30 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: Founded in 1879, Sam Houston State University is the third oldest public university in Texas. During its 146 years of service, the University has touched the lives of generations of Texans while helping shape the educational, social, economic, and cultural development of the state. Sam Houston State University is a doctoral-granting university located in the rapidly growing 1-45 corridor north of Houston. Currently, Sam

Houston State University has approximately 21,500 students enrolled in one of the 90 undergraduates, 70 graduate or 10 doctoral programs offered by 8 colleges.

2.2 MISSION STATEMENT: Sam Houston State University provides high quality education, scholarship, and service to qualified students for the benefit of regional, state, national, and international constituencies.

2.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION, SCOPE, AND BUDGET

The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, labor, and coordination required to complete the scope of work as generally described below, and as further detailed in the

Drawings, Specifications and Exhibit B. It includes but is not limited to:

• The contract documents as prepared by Pape Dawson, titled Sam Houston State University, Hardscape & Landscape Improvements, dated 04/11/2025.

• The 2022 Uniform General Conditions.

• The Texas State University Systems Division 1 Specifications.

• SHSU M.E.P. Guidelines: https://www.shsu.edu/dept/facilities-management/ae-guidelines/index.html

• The scope of this project includes the demolition of selected planters, demo select areas of existing pavements, demo/relocation of select utilities, new civil scope, and installation of new trees, and install of new irrigation as needed.

• SHSU shall coordinate any needed shutdowns to minimize any impact on campus. Shutdowns require a ten-business day notice. ALL SHUTDOWNS WILL BE AFTER HOURS OR ON

THE WEEKENDS.

• General Contractor is responsible for taking photo documentation of all damage prior to mobilizing, otherwise General Contractor will be responsible for all repair of damages made by their company.

• General Contractor is responsible for verifying all field measurements and locating all existing utilities prior to commencement of construction.

• General Contractor shall provide a detailed pedestrian plan for any work if it affects pedestrian traffic in this area.

• General Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment and conduct all testing for the installed piping.

• Inspections will require a 48-hour notice.

• Contractor on-campus parking needs will be coordinated with SHSU.

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

2.4.1 RFP Issued ......................................................................................................... 05/05/2025

2.4.2 Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference (2:00 pm) ................................................ 05/14/2025

2.4.3 Deadline for submission of written questions (12:00 pm) ................................. 05/21/2025

2.4.4 Deadline for submittal of Proposals (2:00 pm) .................................................. 05/27/2025

2.4.5 Deadline for submittal of HSP (2:00 pm) .......................................................... 05/27/2025

2.4.6 Read Respondents name aloud .......................................................................... 05/27/2025

2.4.7 Read Respondents Pricing Proposal aloud ......................................................... 06/06/2025

2.4.8 Interview shortlisted firms (if required) ............................................................. 06/10/2025

2.4.9 Owner selects General Contractor ..................................................................... 06/16/2024

2.4.10 Execute General Contractor Agreement ............................................................ 06/23/2025

2.4.11 Notice to Proceed with procurement of material ............................................... 06/30/2025

2.4.11 Notice to Proceed with Construction ................................................................. 08/04/2025

2.4.12 Substantial Completion ...................................................................................... 11/03/2025

2.4.13 Coliseum Ring delivered and installed .............................................................. 11/04/2025

2.4.14 Final Completion ............................................................................................... 01/02/2026

The above schedule of events represents a basic timeline for the Project. A final Project timeline will be developed with the Owner at a later time. The Owner can be expected to work with the highest- ranking Respondent to validate and improve on this initial 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 subject to rejection.

CRITERION ONE: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES:

(Criterion Weight: 10%)

3.1.1 Provide a brief history of Respondent’s firm.

3.1.2 Provide the following information on your firm for the past five (5) fiscal years:

3.1.2.1 Volume:

3.1.2.1.1 Annual number, value, and percent change of contracts in Texas per year

3.1.2.1.2 Annual number, value, and percent change of contracts nationally per year

3.1.2.2 Revenues: Annual revenue totals and percent change per year

3.1.2.3 Bonding:

3.1.2.3.1 Total bonding capacity

3.1.2.3.2 Available bonding capacity and current backlog

3.1.3 State whether Respondent is currently for sale or involved in any transaction to expand or to become acquired by another business entity. If so, explain the impact both in organization and company direction.

3.1.4 Provide details of any past or pending litigation, or claims filed, against Respondent that may affect its performance under an Agreement with the Owner.

3.1.5 State whether Respondent is currently in default on any loan agreement or financing agreement with any bank, financial institution, or other entity. If so, specify date(s), details, circumstances, and prospects for resolution.

3.1.6 State whether Respondent has ever failed to complete any work which it was awarded.

3.2 CRITERION TWO: QUALIFICATIONS OF CONSTRUCTION TEAM AND THE

EXECUTION OF SERVICES: (Criterion Weight: 10%)

3.2.1 Provide resumes of all Respondent’s team members that will be dedicated to and directly involved in the Project, including their experience with similar projects, definition of that person’s specific role in the Pre-Construction and Construction phases for the Project, the number of years with the Respondent, and their city of residence.

Include as applicable Project Managers, Superintendents, Assistant Project Managers and Superintendents, Expeditors, Project Scheduler, Quality Control Inspectors, Safety

Coordinator / Assistant, Carpenter Foreman, and Labor Foreman.

3.2.2 For each of the proposed team members identified above, describe their responsibilities in each of the representative projects presented in 3.3 and compare them with their anticipated responsibilities in this Project.

3.2.3 Identify any consultants that are included as part of the proposed team, their role related experience for this Project. List projects for which the consultant(s) have previously worked with the Respondent.

3.2.4 Describe, in graphic and written form, the proposed Project organizational chart indicating assignments and lines of authority and communication for each team member to be directly involved in the Project. Indicate the estimated percent of time these team members will be involved in the Project for Construction, Close-Out, and Warranty services.

3.3 CRITERION THREE: RESPONDENT’S PAST PERFORMANCE ON REPRESENTATIVE

PROJECTS: (Criterion Weight: 5%)

3.3.1 Identify and describe the proposed team’s past experience for providing construction services that are MOST RELATED TO THIS PROJECT within the last five (5) years. Provide not less than three (3) but not more than five (5) examples. List the projects in order of priority, with the most relevant project listed first. Provide the following information for each project listed:

3.3.1.1 Project name, location, and description

3.3.1.2 Photographic color images of exterior, interior, and floor plans and site plans if applicable

3.3.1.3 Original construction cost and final construction cost. Explain the reasons for any deviations.

3.3.1.4 Final project size in gross square feet

3.3.1.5 Type of construction (new, renovation, or expansion)

3.3.1.6 Date of the Notice to Proceed, originally planned and actual Substantial

Completion, and Final Payment dates for construction services. Explain reasons for any deviation.

3.3.1.7 Name of project manager (individual responsible to the owner for the overall success of the project)

3.3.1.8 Name of project superintendent(s) (individual responsible for coordinating the day- to-day work)

3.3.1.9 Names of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and other major subcontractors.

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

3.3.2.1 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 and email address

3.3.2.2 The A/E’s name and representative who served as the day-to-day liaison during the construction phase of the project, including telephone number and email address

3.3.2.3 Length of business relationship with the owner

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

3.4 CRITERION FOUR: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO MEET SCHEDULES: (Criterion

Weight: 10%)

3.4.1 Provide a Critical Path Method milestone schedule using the Project Planning Schedule in Section 2.4. Identify specific critical process, phases, milestones, approvals, and procurements anticipated. Include the ten percent (10%) total project float that will be required in the critical path during construction. If Respondent proposes to improve the schedule, describe the impact on quality of services, materials or workmanship that may occur.

3.4.2 Describe what Respondent perceives are the critical construction issues for this Project that could affect timely completion.

3.4.3 Describe Respondent’s approach to assuring timely completion of this Project, including methods for schedule recovery, if necessary. From any three (3) of the projects listed in response to Section 3.3 of this RFP, provide examples of how these techniques were used, including specific scheduling challenges/requirements and actual solutions.

3.5 CRITERION FIVE: RESPONDENT’S QUALITY CONTROL AND

COMMISSIONING PROGRAM FOR THIS PROJECT: (Criterion Weight: 5%)

3.5.1 Describe Respondent’s quality assurance program. Explain the methods used to ensure quality control during the construction phases of a project. Provide a specific example from one (1) of the representative projects, listed in response to Section 3.3 of this RFP, of how Respondent’s quality control program overcame a difficult constructability issue and resulted in higher quality project.

3.5.2 Describe Respondent’s procedures for implementing industry’s “best practices” as defined by the Construction Industry Institute or similar organizations for:

3.5.2.1 Establishing and tracking project objectives.

3.5.2.2 Partnering.

3.5.2.3 Cost tracking.

3.5.2.4 Change (order) management systems.

3.5.2.5 Building systems commissioning including coordination with the A/E and the Owner’s commissioning agent.

3.5.2.6 Total quality management for each phase of the Project, including coordinating with the Owner’s project inspectors, testing, training, close-out, and warranty service.

3.5.3 Describe how Respondent’s quality control team will measure the quality of construction and commissioning performed by all trades, but in particular, by mechanical and electrical subcontractors and how Respondent will address non-conforming work.

3.6 CRITERION SIX: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO MANAGE CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

RISKS: (Criterion Weight: 5%)

3.6.1 Briefly describe Respondent’s approach for anticipating, recognizing, and controlling safety risks and note the safety resources that Respondent provides for each project’s safety program.

3.6.2 Describe the level of importance for enforcement and support of project safety that

Respondent includes in performance evaluations for superintendents and project managers.

3.6.3 Identify the proposed safety management team members for construction services.

Include their previous titles, duties, city(s) of residence, experience, and expertise; also, their intended percent of monthly involvement and duration for this Project. Include all details necessary to demonstrate the credentials required by project safety specifications.

3.6.4 Describe the methodology, including any technology or other assets that Respondent intends to use for prevention and/or control of incidents and insurance claims on this

Project.

3.6.5 Describe the safety and insurance claims history information and weighting that

Respondent includes in the submission and award process for “best value” subcontracts.

3.6.6 For all projects that Respondent has managed (or co-managed) in the past five (5) years, list and describe all events or incidents that have reached any of the following levels of severity:

3.6.6.1 Any occupational illness or injury that resulted in death or total and permanent disability.

3.6.6.2 Three (3) occupational illnesses or injuries that resulted in hospital admittances.

3.6.6.3 Explosion, fire, or water damage that claimed five percent (5%) or more of the project’s construction value.

3.6.6.4 Failure, collapse, or overturning of a scaffold, excavation, crane, or motorized mobile equipment when workers were present at the project.

3.6.7 Identify the Respondent’s Experience Modification Rate (“EMR”) for the three (3) most recent annual insurance-year ratings.

3.6.8 Identify Respondent’s annual OSHA Recordable Incident Rates (“RIR”) for all work performed during the past three (3) calendar years.

3.6.9 Identify Respondent’s annual OSHA Lost Workday Case Incident Rates (“LWCIR”) for all work performed during the past three (3) calendar years.

3.7 CRITERION SEVEN: RESPONDENT’S WARRANTY AND SERVICE SUPPORT

PROGRAM FOR THIS PROJECT: (Criterion Weight: 5%)

3.7.1 Describe Respondent’s warranty service support philosophy and warranty service implementation plan for this Project.

3.7.2 Describe how Respondent will measure the quality of warranty service provided to the

Owner for this Project.

3.7.3 Provide reference letters from three (3) owners identified in Sections 3.3 of this RFQ/P, that describe Respondent’s response to, and performance on, warranty services AFTER substantial completion.

3.8 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.

3.8.1 By signature hereon, Respondent acknowledges and agrees that (1) this RFQ/P is a solicitation for Qualifications and Proposal and is not a contract or an offer to contract; (2) the submission of Qualifications and Proposal by Respondent in response to this RFQ/P 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/P; 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/P.

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

3.8.3 By signature hereon, Respondent affirms that it has neither given, nor intend 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 and Proposal.

3.8.4 By signature hereon, Respondent affirms that it is a “taxable entity” under Section 171.0002 of the Texas Tax Code and certifies that it is not currently delinquent in the payment of any

Franchise Taxes due under Chapter 171, Texas Tax Code.

3.8.5 By signature hereon, Respondent hereby certifies that neither the Respondent nor anyone acting on behalf of Respondent 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 and

Proposal submitted to any competitor or any other person engaged in a similar line of business.

3.8.6 By signature hereon, Respondent represents and warrants that:

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

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

3.8.6.3 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;

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

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

Contract; and

3.8.6.6 All statements, information and representations prepared and submitted in response to this RFQ/P 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 with regard to which Respondent has made a statement or representation or provided information.

3.8.7 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that the individual signing this document and the documents made part of the RFQ/P 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.

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

Government Code Section 2252.001(4).

3.8.9 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies as follows:

3.8.9.1 “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.”

3.8.9.2 “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.”

3.8.9.3 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.

3.8.10 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 component, or Respondent has not been an employee of

Owner or any component within the immediate twelve (12) months prior to Respondent’s

RFQ/P response. All such disclosures will be subject to administrative review and approval prior to the Owner entering into any contract with Respondent.

3.8.11 By signature hereon, Respondent affirms that no compensation has been received for participation in the preparation of the specifications for this RFQ/P. (ref. Section 2155.004

Texas Government Code).

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

RFQ/P 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.

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

3.8.14 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 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.

3.8.15 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 Component’s computer system also known as Component’s information system, must complete a cybersecurity training program certified under Section 2054.519, Texas Government Code as selected by the Component. 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 this Agreement. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section are grounds for termination for cause of the Agreement.

3.8.16 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.

3.8.17 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 component 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.

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3.10.18 Execution of Offer: RFP No. 753-25-95913– RFP for Competitive Sealed Proposals for the

SHSU Coliseum Ring – 95913 at Sam Houston State University.

The Respondent must complete, sign, and return this…