ESBD_498572_1774012660785_RFQ-731-26-002-JC Athletic Complex.pdf

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY

RFQ-731-26-002-JC

FOR

Athletic Complex

Project Number: 100136

ISSUE DATE: 03/20/2026

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 5/15/2026 at 2:00 PM CST

Prepared By:

Jamie Cogdell, CTCM

Texas Woman’s University Office of Procurement and Contracts

TWUbids@twu.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 Contract

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 Debriefing

1.11 No Reimbursement for Costs

1.12 Pre-Submittal Conference

1.13 Eligible Respondents

1.14 Veteran Heroes United in Business’

Submittal Requirements

1.15 Sales and Use Taxes

1.16 Certification of Franchise Tax Status

1.17 Required Notices of Workers’

Compensation Insurance Coverage

1.18 Prevailing Wage Rate Determination

1.19 Delinquency in Paying Child Support

1.20 State Registration of Architecture Firms

1.21 State Registration of Engineering Firms

1.22 Office of Procurement and Contracting

Policy Regarding Receiving Benefits, Gifts and Honoraria

1.23 Executive Order No. GA-48 Certification

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 Statement of Qualifications

3.1 Respondent’s Statement of Qualifications

and Availability to Undertake the Project

3.2 Prime Firm’s Ability to Provide Services

3.3 Project Team’s Ability to Provide Design

and Construction Administration Services

3.4 Respondent’s Performance on Past

Representative Projects

3.5 Respondent’s Past Performance on Texas

Woman’s University Projects

3.6 Respondent’s General Understanding of the

Texas Woman’s University Professional Services Agreement

3.7 Respondent’s Knowledge of Best Practices

3.8 Respondent’s Ability to Identify and

Resolve Problems on Past Projects

3.9 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

4.5 VetHUB Submittal

Section 5 - Attachments to the RFQ

5.1 Draft Agreement Between Texas Woman’s

University and Project Architect/Engineer

5.2 Owner’s Design Guidelines

5.3 Receiving Benefits Gifts and Honoraria

5.4 Texas Woman’s University Campus Map

and Pre-Submittal Conference Parking Pass

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY

Athletic Complex

RFQ No.: 731-26-002-JC

1 SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION: Texas Woman’s University (“Owner”) is soliciting statements of qualifications (“Qualifications”) for selection of an Architect/Engineer firm for Project No. 100136 (“Project”), in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Request for Qualifications.

1.1.1 This Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) is the first step in a two-step process for selecting an Architect/Engineer firm. The RFQ provides the information necessary to prepare and submit Qualifications for consideration and initial ranking by the Owner.

Based on the initial ranking, the Owner may select up to five (5) of the top ranked qualified respondents to attend Interviews in the final step of the process.

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

1.2 PUBLIC INFORMATION: All information, documentation and other material submitted by vendor under this proposal is subject to public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (the “Act”) (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552). Vendor is hereby notified that TWU strictly adheres to this statute and the interpretations thereof rendered by the Courts and Texas Attorney General.

TWU will use reasonable efforts to maintain the confidentiality of vendors’ submitted information except where TWU is required to disclose it under the Act. The Texas Attorney General will ultimately decide whether a vendor’s proprietary information (such as financial information, client lists, etc.) is released to the public, however TWU will use reasonable efforts to give a vendor notice of requests for its proprietary information in accordance with the Act. TWU cannot represent vendor interests to the Texas Attorney General and vendors seeking to protect their proprietary information will be required to submit a letter, brief, or memorandum to the Attorney General with reasons in support of withholding their information. Please note that in general, contracting information as defined by the Act, including vendor pricing information, will be disclosed under the Texas Public Information Act. If vendors have further questions regarding the Texas Public Information Act, they should seek appropriate legal counsel.

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In submitting these qualifications for Contract with TWU, the Vendor understands that any contract awarded must comply with applicable sections of Subchapter J, Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code (the “Texas Public Information Act” or “TPIA”), including Section 552.371. Such Contract will contain the following required verbiage outlining Vendor responsibilities:

Vendor must:

(1) preserve all contracting information related to the Contract as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to TWU for the duration of the Contract;

(2) promptly provide to TWU any contracting information related to the Contract that is in the custody or possession of the Vendor on request of TWU; and

(3) on completion of the Contract, either:

(A) provide at no cost to TWU all contracting information related to the Contract that is in the custody or possession of the Vendor; or

(B) preserve the contracting information related to the Contract as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to TWU.

As required by the TPIA, Vendor hereby acknowledges the following applies to the Contract between TWU and Vendor on this bid:

“The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code, may apply to this bid and the contractor or vendor agrees that the contract can be terminated if the contractor or vendor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter.”

Further, in addition to the possible termination of the Contract, Vendor acknowledges that failure to comply with the requirements of the TPIA may negatively affect Vendor’s eligibility to bid on future contracts with TWU.

The definition of “contracting information” above is provided in Section 552.003(7) of the Government Code.

1.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT: Any contract resulting from this solicitation will be in the form of the Professional Services Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this RFQ.

1.4 CLARIFICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS: Any clarifications or interpretations of this

RFQ that materially affect or change its requirements will be posted by the Owner as an addendum on the State of Texas Electronic Business Daily (http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/ ) and the Office of Procurement and Contracting web site (http://www.twu.edu/procurement/purchasing.asp ). It is the responsibility of all respondents to obtain this information in a timely manner. All such addenda issued by the http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/ http://www.twu.edu/procurement/purchasing.asp

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Owner before the proposals are due are part of the RFQ, and respondents shall acknowledge receipt of and incorporate each addendum in its Qualifications.

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

1.5 SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATIONS:

1.5.1 DEADLINE AND LOCATION: The Owner will receive Qualifications at the time and location described below. If mailing the Qualifications, please use FedEx or UPS. If delivering Qualifications in person please do so at the location below:

May 15, 2026 by 2:00 PM local time

Texas Woman’s University Facilities Maintenance Building c/o Central Receiving 1200 Frame Street Denton, TX 76209

1.5.2 Please submit five (5) hard copies of the Qualifications and Execution of Offer, along with an electronic copy of the same documents on a clearly labeled USB flash drive.

Additionally, please include an electronic copy of the HSP on the USB flash drive, labeled appropriately with the vendor’s name.

1.5.3 DEADLINE AND LOCATION: The Owner will receive VetHUB Subcontracting Plans at the time and location described below.

May 15, 2026 by 2:00 PM local time

One (1) Original VetHUB Subcontracting Plan Jamie Cogdell, CTCM c/o Central Receiving 1200 Frame Street Denton, TX 76209

1.5.4 Submit one (1) original of the VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) as separate attachments to the Qualifications as described in Section 1.14.

1.5.5 Late received Qualifications will not be accepted.

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1.5.6 The Owner will not acknowledge or receive 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 Qualifications materials must be enclosed in a sealed envelope (box or container) addressed to the Point-of-Contact person; the package must clearly identify the submittal deadline, the RFQ number, and the name and return address of the respondent.

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, conditions and qualifications, to the Point-of-Contact person.

Director of Purchasing and Contracts Texas Woman’s University Phone: 940-898-3671 e-mail:

twubids@twu.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 the Owner. The top five or fewer ranked respondents may be selected by the Owner to participate in step two of the selection process.

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

1.8 OWNER’S RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The Owner may evaluate the Qualifications 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 Qualifications and re-solicit for new Qualifications, or to 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 with any respondent to this RFQ for any project and no such representation is intended or should be construed by the issuance of this RFQ.

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

1.10 DEBRIEFING: After evaluation and award by Texas Woman’s University, any unsuccessful firms may request a debriefing regarding their qualification submittal. Please contact Alex Thomas via email at athomas18@twu.edu.

mailto:athomas18@twu.edu

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

1.12 PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE: A pre-submittal conference will be held at the time and location described below.

4/8/2026 - 1:00 PM local time

Texas Woman’s University Administration Conference Tower (ACT) 3rd floor - Room #301 304 Administration Drive Denton, TX 76201

1.12.1 Park in the lot North of Oakland Complex (1201 Oakland St, Denton, TX 76201).

Parking Pass is available in DPS Parking Office inside Oakland Complex. ACT is on the East side of Oakland St and South of Administration Drive (Main Entrance is on the East Side).

1.12.2 Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is MANDATORY for Prime Firms.

1.13 ELIGIBLE RESPONDENTS: Only individual firms or lawfully formed business organizations may apply (this does not preclude a respondent from using sub-contractors).

The Owner will contract only with the individual firm or formal organization that submits a Qualification.

1.14 VETERAN HEROES UNITED IN BUSINESSES’ SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: It is the policy of Texas Woman’s University, to promote and encourage contracting and subcontracting opportunities for Veterans United in Business (VetHUB). The Policy applies to all contracts with an expected value of $100,000 or more. If the Office of Procurement and Contracting Services determines that subcontracting opportunities are probable, then a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan is a required element of the Qualifications.

Failure to submit a required VetHUB Subcontracting Plan will result in rejection of the Qualifications.

1.14.1 STATEMENT OF PROBABILITY:

Texas Woman’s University, Office of Procurement and Contracting, has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable in connection with this procurement solicitation. Therefore, a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) is required as a part of the respondent's Qualifications. The respondent shall develop and administer a HSP as a part of the respondent's Qualifications in accordance with the Texas Woman’s University policy on Utilization of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB).

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1.14.2 The VetHUB Subcontracting Plans are available on the State of Texas website at

VETHUB Forms.

1.14.3 Submit one original VetHUB Subcontracting Plan in a separate attachment apart from the submittal of qualifications.

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

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

1.17 REQUIRED NOTICES OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE:

The

Texas Workers' Compensation Commission has adopted a new rule, 28 TAC, sec. 110.110, relating to REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. The rule implements sec. 406.096, Texas Labor Code, which requires workers' compensation insurance coverage for all persons providing services on a building or construction project for a governmental entity.

1.18 PREVAILING WAGE RATE DETERMINATION: Respondents are advised that the Texas

Prevailing Wage Law will be administered in accordance with Texas Government Code Title 10, Subtitle F, Chapter 2258.

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

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

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1.20 STATE REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTURE FIRMS: Respondents are advised that the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners requires that any firm or business entity providing architectural services to the public, other than a sole proprietor doing business under his/her name, must annually register information regarding the firm or business entity with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, Austin, Texas, has jurisdiction over individuals licensed under the Architects’ Registration Law, Chapter 1051, Texas Occupations Code.

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

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

1.22 OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING SERVICES POLICY REGARDING

RECEIVING BENEFITS, GIFTS AND HONORARIA: This administrative policy defines, and in most cases restricts, the benefits, gifts, honoraria and other entertainment activities all Procurement and Contracting Services staff may be exposed to, and supplements any provisions of state law or Texas Woman’s University rule or policy that is less restrictive. The policy covers “Conflicts of Interest” not allowed and items typically allowed. The Office of Procurement and Contracting recommends that all respondents review the policy, which is attached as an Exhibit, and endeavor to use appropriate judgment related to the requirements and actions defined in the policy, during both the procurement phase and the contracting phase.

1.23 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. GA-48 CERTIFICATION. Pursuant to Texas Governor

Executive Order 48, Vendor certifies that Vendor or any of its holding companies or subsidiaries, if applicable, is not: (1) listed in Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); or (2) listed in Section 1260H of the 2021 NDAA; or (3) owned by the government of a country on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. § 791.4; or (4) controlled by any governing or regulatory body located in a country on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. § 791.4. Vendor acknowledges this Agreement may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is or becomes inaccurate.

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2 SECTION 2 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:

Created in 1901 by the 27th Texas State Legislature holds a distinctive position in the Lone Star State and the nation today: it is America’s largest public university primarily for women.

Since its founding more than a century ago, Texas Woman’s has become known for its contributions and leadership in the fields of education, nutrition, the arts and sciences, nursing and the health care professions. TWU’s main campus is in the booming North Texas college town of Denton just 40 miles from the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolis and consistently named one of Texas’ and the nation’s best college towns. It also has health sciences centers in Dallas’ prestigious Southwestern Medical District and Houston’s world-renowned Texas Medical Center.

The University has more than 15,000 students on these three campuses and offers more than 60 programs of study with a total of 110 undergraduate and graduate degrees (bachelor’s: 43, master’s: 47 and doctoral: 20) in traditional, online and hybrid formats. Nearly 60 percent of TWU students take at least one online course, and one-fourth of its graduate students only take online courses.

TWU offers the student support, class sizes and campus aesthetics more typically found at a private university. TWU believes in a quality education that is affordable and accessible, which is why it offers more than $15 million in scholarships annually.

In May 2021, Senate Bill 1126 was signed into law establishes the three campuses of Texas Woman’s University as the state’s seventh university system.

2.2 MISSION STATEMENT:

Texas Woman’s University cultivates engaged leaders and global citizens by leveraging its historical strengths in health, liberal arts, and education and its standing as the nation’s largest public university primarily for women. Committed to transformational learning, discovery, and service in an inclusive environment that embraces diversity, Texas Woman’s inspires excellence and a pioneering spirit.

2.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION, SCOPE AND BUDGET:

Over the past decade, the TWU Pioneers have experienced significant athletic growth, more than doubling the number of student-athletes. The successful addition of new programs like STUNT, Wrestling, Artistic Swimming, and our nationally recognized dance team has elevated the university's prestige but has also pushed our current facilities to full capacity. To keep the momentum going, TWU aims to invest in an athletic complex that reflects its status as a leading institution for competitive sports.

Although the expansion of these programs is the main driver behind this proposal, the new facility is intended to benefit all Pioneer teams. Our key sports-basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics—need modernized training equipment to stay competitive

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Central to this project is a significantly enlarged, state-of-the-art weight room designed to accommodate the specialized strength and conditioning needs of multiple teams simultaneously. By adding a much-needed locker rooms with dedicated team spaces, we ensure that every athlete, regardless of their sport, has a home that fosters the “Pioneer” identity and excellence.

The character and aesthetic appeal of TWU’s Georgian architecture must be maintained while introducing forward-thinking and cutting-edge exterior design and interior spaces. The new building will be located on the Denton campus. The University will have programming information regarding the use of the building that can be used by the successful team.

The total project budget is $30 million.

The site for the new building will be located on TWU Denton Campus (See highlighted box on the map attachment). Estimated completion date of the project is expected to be complete December 2028 – building to be ready and usable by Spring 2029 Semester.

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

Issue RFQ----------------------------------------------3/20/2026 Pre-Submittal Conference---------------------------4/8/2026 at 1:00 PM Written Inquiries must be received by-------------4/17/2026 Responses to Inquiries Due--------------------------4/24/2026 Statement of Qualification Due---------------------5/15/2026 at 2:00 PM Short List Selection (estimate)----------------------6/5/2026 Short List Interview (estimate)----------------------6/19/2026 Contract Award (estimate)---------------------------6/26/2026

*Dates are estimated and subject to change. We will schedule short-listed vendors for interviews if necessary as soon as possible.

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3 SECTION 3 – REQUIREMENTS FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

Each of the following criteria will be evaluated and weighted as follows:

Criteria Points Respondent’s Statement of Qualifications and Availability to Undertake the Project 10

Prime Firm’s Ability to Provide Services 5 Project Team’s Ability to Provide Design and Construction Administration Services 20

Respondent’s Performance on Past Representative Projects 25 Respondent’s Past Performance on TWU Projects or Other Higher Ed Experience 10

Respondent’s General Understanding of the TWU Professional Services Agreement 5

Respondent’s Knowledge of Best Practices 15 Respondent’s Ability to Identify and Resolve Problems on Past Projects 10

TOTAL 100

3.1 CRITERIA ONE: RESPONDENT’S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND

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

3.1.1 Provide a statement of interest for the project including a narrative describing the Prime

Firm’s and Project Team’s unique qualifications as they pertain to this particular project.

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

3.1.3 Provide a brief history of the Prime Firm and each sub-contractor proposed for the project.

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

3.2.1 Provide the following information for the Prime Firm:

Legal name of the company as registered with the Secretary State of Texas Address of the office that will be providing services Number of years in business

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Type of Operation (Individual, Partnership, Corporation, Joint Venture, etc.…) Number of Employees by skill group Annual revenue totals for the past ten (10) years

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

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

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

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

If so, please explain.

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

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

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

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

3.3.2 Provide resumes giving the experience and expertise of the professional members for each Prime Firm and sub-contractor that will be involved in the project, including their experience with similar projects, the number of years with the firm, and their city of residence.

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

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

3.3.4 Describe the basis for the selection of the proposed sub-contractors included in the design team and the role each will play for this project.

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

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3.4 CRITERIA FOUR: RESPONDENT’S PERFORMANCE ON PAST REPRESENTATIVE

PROJECTS

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

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

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

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

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

Contractor’s name and representative who served as the day-to-day liaison during the Preconstruction and/or construction phase of the project, including telephone number

Length of business relationship with the Owner.

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

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

3.5.1 Identify and describe the Prime Firm’s past experience on Texas Woman’s University projects within the last five (5) years. Projects may repeat with Section 3.4 above.

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If the Prime Firm (or it’s sub-contractors) has not previously provided services for Texas Woman’s University, then identify and describe the Prime Firm’s past performance on projects for “major” institutions of higher education (or similar) within the last five (5) years.

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

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

3.6 CRITERIA SIX: RESPONDENT’S GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE TWU

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

3.6.1 Provide a detailed list (i.e. bulleted) of all Design Services and sub-contractors you are able provide to the Owner under Basic Services on this project

3.6.2 Provide a detailed list (i.e. bulleted) of all Construction Administration Services and sub-contractors you are able provide to the Owner under Basic Services on this project.

3.6.3 Provide a detailed list (i.e. bulleted) of all Services and sub-contractors you are able provide to the Owner as Additional Services for Design and Construction Services on this project.

3.6.4 In order to help facilitate and expedite execution of a TWU Professional Services

Agreement following selection of the “most” qualified candidate, please identify any terms of the Agreement you may request to be revised or negotiated prior to signing the Agreement.

3.7 CRITERIA SEVEN: RESPONDENT’S KNOWLEDGE OF BEST PRACTICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3.8 CRITERIA EIGHT: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE

PROBLEMS ON PAST PROJECTS

3.8.1 Describe your understanding of the administrative challenges and opportunities associated with providing Design and Construction Administration services for Texas Woman’ University on this project, and your strategy for resolving these issues.

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3.8.2 What do you perceive are the critical issues for this project?

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

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

3.8.5 How does the Project Team intend to structure the sub-contractor agreement with the mechanical, electrical and plumbing firm to ensure that adequate resources are available to produce effective solutions?

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3.9 CRITERIA NINE: EXECUTION OF OFFER

THIS EXECUTION OF OFFER SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED,

AND RETURNED WITH THE RESPONDENT'S QUALIFICATIONS. (DO NOT

RE-TYPE THIS SECTION. THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE SIGNED, COMPLETED

AND RETURNED IN THIS FORMAT, NO EXCEPTIONS)

FAILURE TO COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN THIS EXECUTION OF OFFER

WITH THE QUALIFICATIONS WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE

QUALIFICATIONS.

SIGNING A FALSE STATEMENT WILL 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.

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

3.92 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.

3.9.3 By signature hereon, Respondent affirms that they have 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.

3.9.4 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.

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

3.9.6 By signature hereon, Respondent represents and warrants that:

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

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

3.9.6.3 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;

3.9.6.4 Respondent understands (i) the requirements and specifications set forth in this RFQ and (ii) the terms and conditions set forth in the Contract under which Respondent will be required to operate;

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

Contract;

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

3.9.7 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.

3.9.8 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that if a Texas address is shown as the address of the Respondent, Respondent qualifies as a Texas Resident Respondent as defined in Rule 1 TAC 111.2.

3.9.9 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies as follows:

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3.9.9.1 “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.”

3.9.9.2 “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.”

3.9.9.3 “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.”

3.9.10 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 Texas Woman’s University, or Respondent has not been an employee of Texas Woman’s University within the immediate twelve

(12) months prior to your RFQ response. All such disclosures will be subject to administrative review and approval prior to the Owner entering into any contract with Respondent.

3.9.11 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).

3.9.12 By signature hereon, 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.

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

3.9.14 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

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

3.9.16 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that the only member(s) of the Board of

Regents of Texas Woman’s University, or the Executive Officers of Texas Woman’s University or its component institutions that has a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in the transaction that is the subject of the contract is identified below.

Attach additional pages as necessary.

3.9.17 If Respondent is required to make a certification pursuant to Section 2270.002 of the

Texas Government Code, Respondent certifies that Respondent does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract resulting from this solicitation. If Respondent

Does not make that certification, Respondent must indicate that in its Response and state why the certification is not required.

3.9.18 Pursuant to Texas Governor Executive Order 48, Vendor certifies that Vendor or any of its holding companies or subsidiaries, if applicable, is not: (1) listed in Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); or (2) listed in Section 1260H of the 2021 NDAA; or (3) owned by the government of a country on the U.S.

Department of Commerce’s foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. § 791.4; or (4) controlled by any governing or regulatory body located in a country on the U.S.

Department of Commerce’s foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. § 791.4. Vendor acknowledges this Agreement may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is or becomes inaccurate.

(Name)

(Firm’s Business Title)

(TWU Title)

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3.9.17 Execution of Offer: RFQ-731-26-002-JC

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

Respondent’s Name: ____________________________

Respondent’s State of Texas Tax Account No:

(This 11 digit number is mandatory)

If a Corporation:

Respondent’s State of Incorporation: ____________________________

Respondent’s Charter No: ____________________________

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

Submitted and Certified By:

(Respondent’s Name) (Title)

(Street Address) (Telephone Number)

(City, State, Zip Code) (Email Address)

(Authorized Signature) (Date)

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4 SECTION 4 – FORMAT FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

4.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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

4.1.2 Qualifications shall be a MAXIMUM OF TWENTY (20) DOUBLE-SIDED PRINTED PAGES. The cover, cover letter, table of contents, divider sheets, VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (Section 1.14), Resumes, and Execution of Offer do not count as printed pages.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4.2 PAGE SIZE, BINDING, DIVIDERS, AND TABS:

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4.2.1 Qualifications shall be printed on letter-size (8-1/2” x 11”) paper and assembled with spiral type bindings. DO NOT USE METAL-RING HARD COVER BINDERS.

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

4.2.3 Separate and identify each criteria response to Section 3 of this RFQ by use of a divider sheet with an integral tab for ready reference.

4.3 TABLE OF CONTENTS:

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

4.4 PAGINATION:

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

4.5 VetHUB SUBCONTRACTING PLAN SUBMITTAL:

4.5.1 Submit one original VetHUB Subcontracting Plan in a separate attachment apart from the submittal of qualifications.