Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2605-002 Architectural and Engineering Services for Cameron Center

May 5, 2026

Contact: Misty Salamero 1111 E. Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78702 Phone: 512-978-8599 Email: CHpurchasing@centralhealth.net

QUALIFICATIONS DUE: Friday, June 12, 2026 - 2:00 P.M. Prevailing Central Time

RFQ 2605-002

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Procurement Schedule

RFQ 2605-002 Architectural and Engineering Services for Cameron Center

Action Date Time Responsibility Location / Details RFQ Issue Date Tuesday, May 5, 2026 5:00 PM Central Health Bidnet and ESBD

Pre-Qualification Submittal Conference (Voluntary)

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 11:30 AM to

12:00 PM

Central Health and Respondents

MS TEAMS Link provided in Bidnet, or email CHpurchasing@centralhealth.net

Question Submittal

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 5:00 PM Respondents Bidnet or CHpurchasing@centralhealth.net

Question Response

Friday, June 5, 2026 5:00 PM Central Health Bidnet

Qualification Statement Submissions

DUE

Public Opening

Friday, June 12, 2026

Friday, June 12, 2026

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

Respondents

Central Health

Bidnet and/or 1111 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin TX 78702

MS TEAMS Link provided in Bidnet, or email CHpurchasing@centralhealth.net

Qualification Statements received after the Submission Due Date and Time at the designated locations will not be considered.

Award Type: Single Award Contract Duration: Through project completion

Notice to Respondents: Respondents should note that this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is published and accessible through electronic means. Respondents who received notification of this solicitation by means other than through any of the three websites listed below should register with Bidnet in order to receive timely notification of any addenda, amendment, and/or other forms of information that may be issued prior to the solicitation submittal date:

http://www.centralhealth.net/finance/purchasing https://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbd https://www.bidnetdirect.com/texas/traviscountyhealthcaredistrictdbacentralhealth

Registration is free.

http://www.centralhealth.net/finance/purchasing https://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbd https://www.bidnetdirect.com/texas/traviscountyhealthcaredistrictdbacentralhealth

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A QUALIFICATION STATEMENT

Qualification Statement Submission: Respondents are encouraged to submit Qualification Statements for this RFQ online via Bidnet as this is the preferred method of submission.

A secondary option is to deliver one (1) printed qualification via USPS mail, FedEx, DHL, etc.

DUE TO STAFF HYBRID WORK SCHEDULES AND CURRENT BUILDING ACCESS RESTRICTIONS, IF YOU

PLAN TO DELIVER A PRINTED COPY TO THE PURCHASING OFFICE, YOU MUST CONTACT THE

PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY PRIOR TO DELIVERY. The printed Qualification Statement, with any supporting and/or sample documentation, must be delivered in a sealed container that is labeled and addressed as follows:

Attn: RFQ 2605-002 A/E Services for Cameron Center Central Health Purchasing Office – Misty Salamero 1111 East Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX 78702

Should a Respondent submit both a Qualification Statement via Bidnet and deliver a printed Qualification Statement, the Bidnet submission will be the submission of record and will be used for the purposes of the RFQ.

Qualification Statements submitted through any method other than 1) online via Bidnet or 2) delivery of a printed original to the address above will not be considered.

It is the Respondent’s sole responsibility to ensure that it obtains any and all addenda and/or amendments to this RFQ; addenda and amendments will be posted on Bidnet and the ESBD by Close of Business (COB) on the day they are released. In the event of a conflict between a version of the RFQ in the Respondent’s possession and the version maintained by Central Health, the version maintained by Central Health will control.

All responses must be submitted and/or delivered on or before the closing date and time for receipt of Qualification Statements. Qualification Statements received at the designated location after the published time and date will not be considered.

Do not include any price information within the Qualification Statement. Qualification Statements containing any price information will be automatically disqualified.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Entity Background B. Purpose of Request for Qualifications C. Procurement Authority D. Definition of Terminology

II. EXPLANATION OF EVENTS

A. Pre-qualification Submittal Conference and Site Visit B. Deadline to Submit Questions C. Response to Written Questions D. Submission of Qualifications E. Public Opening of Qualifications F. Qualifications Evaluation G. Selection of Finalists H. Interviews of Short-listed Finalists I. Invitation to Participate in a Negotiation Process J. Contract Award

III. RESPONDENT RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

A. Rights

Amending Qualification Statements Withdrawing Qualifications Designating Qualification Statement Contents as Confidential or Proprietary

B. Obligations Conditions and Contract Terms Associated with RFQ Costs Associated with Procurement Electronic Mail Address Identification and Selection of Subcontractors Business Development Program and Good Faith Effort Suspension and Debarment Certification Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire (CIQ Form) Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295)

IV. CENTRAL HEALTH RIGHTS

Summary of Rights

B. Termination of RFQ C. Waive Minor Irregularities D. RFQ Amendments E. Negotiate Additional Contract Terms F. Accept Contract Deviations G. Investigate Respondents H. Request Change in Respondent Representatives I. Assert Ownership of Qualifications

V. QUALIFICATIONS FORMAT AND ORGANIZATION

A. Qualification Statement Format

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Qualification Statement Organization Letter of Transmittal – Required Table of Contents - Optional Qualification Statement Summary - Optional Response to Narrative Prompts – Required Completed and Signed Acknowledgement of Receipt Form - Required Completed Business Development Form - Required Completed and Signed Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ) – Required Completed and Signed Certificate of Secretary – Required if Respondent is a corporation Insurance Coverage Form – Required Electronically filed Form 1295 – Required upon contract award

Other (optional) supporting material (may be included on the electronic device)

VI. QUALIFICATION STATEMENT CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

A. Firm Qualifications & Submission Requirements B. Evaluation Point Summary C. Evaluation Process

EXHIBIT A: Scope of Professional Services Attached

EXHIBIT B: Acknowledgment of Receipt Attached

EXHIBIT C: Business Development Form Attached

EXHIBIT D: Conflict of Interest Questionnaire Attached

EXHIBIT E: Certificate of Secretary Attached

EXHIBIT F: Insurance Coverage Form Attached

EXHIBIT G: Sample Contract with Required Contract Terms and Conditions Attached

EXHIBIT H: Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) Attached

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I. INTRODUCTION

A. Entity Background The Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health (“Central Health” or the “District”) is a hospital district created under Chapter 281 of the Texas Health and Safety Code that is responsible for providing or arranging for the provision of hospital and medical care to low-income residents of Travis County.

Central Health’s mission is to improve the health of the community by caring for those who need it most

– particularly the uninsured and underinsured. Central Health is making healthcare better through the direct practice of medicine, partnerships and collaborations with other providers, and building facilities to provide care in the communities most in need. The district’s Healthcare Equity Plan, adopted in early 2022, is guiding up to $700 million in investments to close the gaps that persist throughout the safety-net healthcare system.

Central Health owns Sendero Health Plans, a community nonprofit insurer that covers members through the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace. Central Health clinical partner, CommUnityCare Health Centers, is a federally qualified health center network with more than 27 primary care locations throughout Central Texas. A network of partners, including Integral Care (behavioral health), Lone Star Circle of Care (a Federally Qualified Health Center), and the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, help Central Health extend services deeper into the community.

B. Purpose of Request for Qualifications

Central Health is soliciting proposals from qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide comprehensive professional design services for the Cameron Center — a proposed multi-building Medical Respite and Community Services Campus located at 7901 Cameron Road in Austin, Texas 78754. The 4.38-acre site houses three buildings totaling approximately 122,000 square feet. A parking deck is situated on the back part of the site. Site work may include addressing grade changes, utility upgrades, creating ADA accessible outdoor amenities, and areas to accommodate animals who are in the care of the population seeking services.

C. Procurement Authority

Central Health has designated a Procurement Authority who is responsible for the conduct of this procurement on behalf of Central Health; therefore, all deliveries (including Qualification Statement delivery) shall be addressed as follows:

RFQ 2605-002 A/E Services for Cameron Center Central Health Purchasing Office – Misty Salamero 1111 East Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX 78702

All inquiries or requests regarding this procurement should be submitted to the Procurement Authority by email at CHpurchasing@centralhealth.net. Respondents shall ONLY contact the Procurement Authority regarding this procurement. Respondents shall NOT contact individual Central Health Board Members, Central Health executive team leaders, or Central Health staff regarding this solicitation. Such contact shall result in disqualification of the Respondent initiating the contact.

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D. Definition of Terminology

This section contains definitions and abbreviations that are used throughout this procurement document.

"Bidnet Website" is the following link:

"Central Health Website" is the following link:

http://www.centralhealth.net/finance/purchasing

"Close of Business (COB)" means 5:00 PM Prevailing Central Time.

"Contract" means a written agreement for the procurement of professional services.

"Determination" means the written documentation of a decision by the Procurement Authority, including findings of fact supporting a decision. A Determination becomes part of the procurement file.

"Desirable" means that the terms “may,” “can,” “preferably,” or “prefers” identify a Desirable or discretionary item or factor (as opposed to “Mandatory”).

“Duly Authorized Representative” means the individual who is authorized to submit a Qualification to this RFQ on behalf of the Respondent and to bind the Respondent to any Contract that may result from the Submission of a Qualification Statement.

“ESBD” is the following link: http://www.txsmartbuy.com/sp

"Evaluation Committee" means a body appointed by Central Health management to perform the evaluation of Qualification Statement Submissions.

"Finalist" is defined as a Respondent who meets all the Mandatory specifications of this Request for Qualifications and whose score on evaluation factors is sufficiently high to merit further consideration by the Evaluation Committee.

"Mandatory" means that the terms “must,” “shall,” “should,” “will,” “is required,” or “are required” identify a Mandatory item or factor (as opposed to “Desirable”). Failure to meet a Mandatory item or factor will result in the rejection of a Respondent’s Qualification Statement.

“Principal" is a person in charge of an organization.

"Procurement Authority" means a person or designee authorized by Central Health to manage or administer a procurement requiring the evaluation of the RFQ responses.

http://www.centralhealth.net/finance/purchasing http://www.txsmartbuy.com/sp

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"Request for Qualifications" or “RFQ” means all documents, including Attachments and Exhibits, that are issued by Central Health prior to the deadline for Responses and that describe the specifications or scope of services anticipated and identify the factors that will be used to evaluate a Respondent’s qualifications. These documents are hereby incorporated by reference and considered a part of any Response from Respondents.

“Qualification Statement” means a submission by a Respondent in response to this RFQ.

"Respondent" is any person or entity that submits their Qualification Statement in response to this RFQ.

"Responsible Respondent" means a Respondent who submits a Qualification Statement and who has furnished, when required, information and evidence to prove its demonstrated competence and qualifications, financial resources, production and service facilities, personnel, service reputation, and experience are adequate to satisfactorily perform the Services or provide items of tangible personal property described in the Qualification Statement.

"Responsive Qualification Statement” means a Qualification Statement that includes all required documentation and conforms in all material respects to the requirements set forth in the Request for Qualifications.

Unless the context suggests otherwise, the terms “Respondent,” “Team,” “Contractor,” “Proposer,” “Bidder,” “Submitter,” “Consultant,” or “Vendor” as used in this RFQ (whether capitalized or not) shall refer to the same legal entity that submits a Qualification Statement and is responsible for responding to this RFQ.

II. EXPLANATION OF EVENTS

This section of the RFQ describes all major events listed in the RFQ Schedule. The Procurement Authority will make every effort to adhere to the Procurement Schedule set forth in this RFQ.

A. Pre-qualification Submittal Conference and Site Visit

The dates and times of the events are noted in the Procurement Schedule on page 2 of this RFQ.

Attendance at the pre-qualification Submittal Conference for this RFQ is not a mandatory event in order to submit a Qualification Statement. Conference call and video conference information will be posted on Bidnet and Central Health’s website.

A Site Visit is not available at the present time.

For each event, attendee names and email contact information will be shared and posted on Bidnet and the Central Health Website to facilitate possible subcontracting opportunities. In addition, any questions received and answered at this event will be posted on Bidnet and the Central Health website.

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B. Deadline to Submit Questions Respondents may submit questions about perceived ambiguities or inconsistencies that exist within this RFQ or to seek clarification on the specifications or scope of services. Respondents may submit written questions via e-mail to CHpurchasing@centralhealth.net or Bidnet by Close of Business (COB) per the Deadline to Submit Questions date as indicated in the Procurement Schedule on page 2 of this RFQ. A Respondent’s failure to obtain clarification on any information contained herein that is not fully understood may jeopardize Respondent’s chances of being selected as a Finalist. Moreover, Respondent may not protest its exclusion from being selected as a Finalist on the basis that the RFQ was unclear.

C. Response to Written Questions Written responses to all questions submitted by potential Respondents will be addressed in either an RFQ addendum or question and answer document that will be posted on Bidnet by Close of Business (COB) per the Response to Written Questions date as indicated in the Procurement Schedule on page 2 of this

RFQ.

Any verbal statement made by Central Health regarding the RFQ prior to the award will be considered non-binding. The only formal interpretation of the RFQ will be made by addendum or a question-and-answer document issued by the Procurement Authority.

D. Submission of Qualifications The Procurement Authority or designee must receive all Qualification Statements for review and evaluation no later than 2:00 PM Prevailing Central Time on the published date indicated in the Procurement Schedule on page 2 of this RFQ. Qualification Statements received after this deadline will not be accepted. Refer to Instructions for Submitting a Qualification Statement on page 3 of this RFQ.

Bidnet.com will automatically record the date and time of receipt of each correctly submitted Proposal.

Each printed Qualification Statement delivered to the Central Health – Purchasing Office address must be in a sealed envelope or container and will be manually date- and time-stamped upon receipt. A public log will be kept of the names of all organizations that submit Qualification Statements. Unless required by law, the contents of any Qualification Statement will not be disclosed to competing Respondents prior to Contract award.

E. Public Opening of Qualifications The Procurement Authority will publicly open all Qualification Statements received by the submission deadline, as outlined in the Procurement Schedule, via a teleconference session on the Date and Time indicated in the Procurement Schedule on page 2 of this RFQ. For all Qualification Statements received by the deadline, the Procurement Authority will read aloud the names of the Respondents.

F. Qualifications Evaluation The Evaluation Committee will evaluate, score, and rank Responsive Qualification Statements using the evaluation criteria identified in Section VI.A. (Narrative Prompts/Evaluation Criteria). Respondents may be required to submit additional information and/or clarify previously submitted information during evaluations.

mailto:CHpurchasing@centralhealth.net

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G. Selection of Finalists

The selection process may be conducted in two steps. In the first step, the Evaluation Committee will evaluate and score written Qualification Statements using the evaluation criteria identified in section VI.A.

(Narrative Prompts/Evaluation Criteria). Based on the resulting step one scores, the Evaluation Committee, as a second step, may develop a “short list” of Respondents who may be invited to an interview.

H. Interviews of Short-listed Finalists Based on step one of the selection process Central Health, at its sole discretion, may determine that it is necessary to interview the short-listed finalists prior to making a recommendation. If Central Health desires to conduct interviews, only short-listed finalists will be invited to present their qualifications to the Evaluation Committee. The purpose of interviews, if conducted, is to ensure the Evaluation Committee’s understanding of the Respondent’s qualifications, as well as to evaluate the Respondent’s team under the criteria set forth in section VI.A. (Narrative Prompts/Evaluation Criteria). When conducted, interview scores will be used as an additional consideration to determine selection of the most qualified Respondent. The Procurement Authority will schedule the time for each Respondent presentation, if applicable. All Respondent presentations will be held as virtual conference call presentations. Each interviewee will be allowed fifteen (15) minutes to set up and one (1) hour for the presentation and questions/answers.

I. Invitation to Participate in a Negotiation Process

Unless the procurement is terminated, Central Health will commence negotiations with the highest ranked Respondent to attempt to negotiate a contract for the services requires at a fair and reasonable price (“Negotiation”). If an agreement is not reached, the Negotiation will be formally terminated in writing, and Negotiation with the next highest ranked respondent will be commenced.

J. Contract Award At the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee, Central Health may, but is not obligated to, award a Contract to the Respondent whose Qualification Statement and Negotiation response best satisfies Central Health’s requirements. Any resulting documentation from a Negotiation process, as well as the entire Qualification Statement, will become part of Central Health’s awarded Contract.

III. RESPONDENT RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

A. Rights

Amending Qualification Statements Any Respondent may submit an amended Qualification Statement before the RFQ’s closing date and time. Such amended Qualification Statement must be a complete replacement for any previously submitted Qualification Statement and must be clearly identified as such in the transmittal letter. Central Health will not merge, collate, or assemble Qualification Statement materials.

Withdrawing Qualifications Respondents will be allowed to withdraw their Qualification Statement at any time prior to the RFQ’s

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Designating Qualification Statement Contents as Confidential or Proprietary Respondents may mark, stamp, or imprint the words “proprietary” or “confidential” on any pages or portions of the Qualification Statement that include information of this type. However, Proprietary or confidential information should be readily separable from the Qualification Statement in order to facilitate eventual public inspection of the other portions of the Qualification Statement. Central Health will not sort, otherwise isolate, or redact proprietary or confidential information embedded within the body of Qualification Statement. Central Health is a public entity subject to the Texas Public Information Act. In the event a Respondent’s materials are requested under the Act, any claim of confidentiality in a Qualification Statement must be submitted to the Texas Attorney General for an opinion in order to be withheld from release.

B. Obligations Conditions and Contract Terms Associated with RFQ

Respondents must indicate their acceptance of all conditions governing the RFQ in their letter of transmittal. However, a Respondent’s failure to do so will not operate to exempt Respondent from these conditions, as the act of submission itself constitutes acceptance of the conditions, including the evaluation criteria contained in section VI.A (Narrative Prompts/Evaluation) Criteria of this RFQ.

Additionally, Respondents must agree to include the terms contained within Exhibit G – Sample Contract with Required Contract Terms and Conditions, which is incorporated in this RFQ, in any Contract that results from this RFQ. If Respondent takes specific exceptions to that Contract, each exception must be specifically identified, and proposed substitute language provided in each instance. All such exceptions, if any, must be resolved satisfactorily in the Negotiation phase of the procurement.

Costs Associated with Procurement Any and all costs incurred by the Respondent in preparation, transmittal, and presentation of any Qualification Statement or material submitted in response to this RFQ, or during any Negotiation process, will be borne solely by the Respondent.

Electronic Mail Address Most of the communication regarding this procurement will be conducted by electronic mail (e-mail).

Therefore, all Respondents must have a valid e-mail address to receive correspondence and must monitor that email regularly.

Identification and Selection of Subcontractors The term “subcontractor” includes sub-consultants. Respondent’s intended use of subcontractors must be clearly explained in its Qualification Statement, and major subcontractors must be identified by name.

The awarded Respondent will be wholly responsible for the entire performance of the Contract, whether or not subcontractors are used, and Respondent expressly acknowledges that in entering into such subcontract(s), Central Health is in no manner liable to any subcontractor(s). Awarded Respondent further

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Business Development Program and Good Faith Effort Respondents are asked to make a "good faith effort" to take all necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that certified businesses (see next paragraph) have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of any Contract that results from this RFQ as subcontractors or subconsultants.

Certified business status may include, but not be limited to Historically Underutilized Business (“HUB”), Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE/WBE”), Veteran Owned Small Business (“VOSB”), or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) source by a recognized governmental program, such as:

• City of Austin Municipal Government;

• Texas Unified Certification Program; or

• State of Texas; or

• Other public certification entity recognized by Travis County, Texas

Any subcontractor or subconsultant who Respondent intends to subcontract with at the time of Qualification submission and that is identified as a certified business, will be required to submit a copy of the certification with their Qualification. Central Health reserves the right to verify any entity's certification status prior to Contract award.

Suspension and Debarment Certification The Respondent will certify by signing the Acknowledgment of Receipt Form, attached hereto as Exhibit B, that to the best of its knowledge and belief that the Respondent and/or its Principals or subcontractors are not and have not been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of Contracts by any federal department or district.

Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire (CIQ Form) Pursuant to Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code, the awarded Respondent, if any, will be required to complete the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire ("CIQ"), which is attached to this RFQ as Exhibit D, and submit it together with the Contract certifying whether the Respondent has: (i) an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer of Central Health or a family member of same;

(ii) given a local government officer of Central Health or a family member of same one or more gifts having an aggregate value as specified in Exhibit D or (iii) has a family relationship with a local government officer of Central Health. For additional information concerning filling out the CIQ, see https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/forms/conflict/.

Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) Section 2252.908 of the Texas Government Code prohibits a governmental entity like Central Health from entering into certain Contracts unless the business entity files a Certificate of Interested Parties form, attached to this RFQ as Exhibit H. Form 1295 is applicable to any of the awarded Finalist’s directors, officers, or employees who hold a controlling interest (10% or more ownership) in the business entity and who actively participated in facilitating the Contract or negotiating the terms of same (broker, intermediary, advisor, and/or attorney), if any.

https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/forms/conflict/

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The awarded Respondent will be required to electronically file a Form 1295 with the Texas Ethics Commission upon notification of selection from Central Health. The online filing process will generate a Certificate Number and Date Filed. Awarded Respondent will submit that information Central Health as part of its contract.

For more information, visit:

https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/

IV. CENTRAL HEALTH RIGHTS

Summary of Rights

Central Health may:

Reject any or all Qualification Statement/s without obligation or liability to any Respondent;

Select Finalist/s on the basis of an initial Qualification Statement received without discussions or requests;

Waive any minor defect, irregularity or informality in any Qualification Statement;

Request clarifications from any or all Respondents;

Procure the Services in whole or in part by other means;

Determine more than one Finalist; and/or Not determine any Finalist.

B. Termination of RFQ

This RFQ may be canceled at any time and any and all Qualification Statements may be rejected in whole or in part if Central Health determines such action to be in Central Health’s best interest.

C. Waive Minor Irregularities The Evaluation Committee reserves the right to waive minor irregularities in Qualification Statements.

The Evaluation Committee also reserves the right to waive certain non-mandatory requirements contained herein if the Qualification Statement otherwise meets the mandatory requirements and/or if waiving the minor irregularity does not otherwise materially affect the procurement. This right may be exercised at the Evaluation Committee’s sole discretion.

D. RFQ Amendments Central Health reserves the right to issue amendments to this RFQ before the date on which Qualification Statements are due. Amendments will be posted on the Bidnet website.

E. Negotiate Additional Contract Terms Central Health reserves the right to modify and negotiate with a successful Finalist provisions in addition to those attached to this RFQ. The contents of this RFQ, as revised and/or supplemented, and any portions of the successful Finalist's Qualification Statement and response to a Request for Proposal acceptable to Central Health will be incorporated into and become part of the Contract.

F. Accept Contract Deviations Any additional terms and conditions, which may be the subject of negotiation, will be discussed only https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/

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G. Investigate Respondents The Evaluation Committee may make such investigations as necessary to verify the qualifications and ability of the Respondent to adhere to the requirements specified within this RFQ. The Evaluation Committee will reject a Respondent’s Qualification Statement if investigation findings determine the Respondent is unqualified.

H. Request Change in Respondent Representatives Central Health reserves the right to require a change in the representatives that the Respondent submits with the Qualification Statement if the assigned representatives are not, in the opinion of Central Health, able to adequately meet Central Health’s needs.

I. Assert Ownership of Qualifications All documents submitted in response to this Request for Qualifications will become the property of Central Health.

V. QUALIFICATIONS FORMAT AND ORGANIZATION

This section of the RFQ describes the format and organization of the Respondent's Qualifications. Failure to conform to the requirements contained herein may result in disqualification of the Qualification Statement.

A. Qualification Statement Format All Qualification Statements, electronic or printed, must delineate each section. The page limit should be no more than forty (40) pages (20 front/back if printed) not including tabs and Required forms (see Item B below), or as further instructed in this RFQ. If submitting a printed Qualification Statement, the Qualification Statement must be in a binder with tabs delineating each section.

Qualification Statement Organization The Qualification Statement must be organized and indexed in the following format and must contain, as a minimum, all items that are listed as required in the sequence indicated.

Letter of Transmittal – Required

• Identify the submitting organization;

• Identify the name, title, e-mail address, and telephone number of the person authorized to contractually obligate the organization or individual responding to this RFQ;

• Identify the name, title, e-mail address, and telephone number of the person authorized to negotiate a Contract on behalf of the organization;

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• Identify the names, titles, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of persons to be contacted for Qualification Statement clarification;

• Explicitly indicate acceptance of Sections II through IV of this RFQ, including the required Contract terms and conditions;

• Be signed by the person authorized to contractually obligate the organization; and

• Acknowledge receipt of all, if any, addenda to this RFQ.

Table of Contents - Optional Qualification Statement Summary - Optional Response to Narrative Prompts – Required Completed and Signed Acknowledgement of Receipt Form - Required Completed Business Development Form - Required Completed and Signed Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ) – Required Completed and Signed Certificate of Secretary – Required if Respondent is a corporation Insurance Coverage Form – Required Electronically filed Form 1295 – Required upon contract award

Other (optional) supporting material (may be included on the electronic device)

The forms listed behind the numbers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 must be thoroughly completed, executed, and witnessed, if and as required, and included in the appropriate section of the Qualification Statement.

Qualification Statements must include all Attachments and Exhibits in order to be considered Responsive.

Any Qualification Statement that does not adhere to these requirements may be deemed non-responsive and rejected on that basis.

VI. QUALIFICATION STATEMENT CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

Respondents shall refer to the requirements contained in Exhibit A : Scope of Professional Services and base their responses in the form of a detailed narrative based on information provided below. The narratives, along with supporting materials, will be evaluated and awarded points accordingly.

Failure to respond to the following mandatory narrative prompts will result in disqualification of the Qualification Statement as non-responsive.

A. Firm Qualifications & Submission Requirements Responding firms must demonstrate the following minimum qualifications. Submissions that do not address each qualification will not be considered.

1. Minimum Qualifications

• Texas-licensed Architect of Record with experience in healthcare, residential, or social services facilities

• Prior experience on projects with comparable mixed-occupancy complexity (clinical

+ residential)

• Prior experience in healthcare settings like Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Facilities, or other licensed and unlicensed residential care settings

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• Experience with ADA/TAS compliance and accessible design

• Demonstrated capability to coordinate multi-discipline engineering teams

• Prior experience on publicly funded projects

• Experience with designing commercial kitchens

• Demonstrated ability in designing sustainable facilities

• Experience working on property retrofit

• Experience selecting and working with a CMAR

• Demonstrated experience with City of Austin permitting processes

2. Required Submission Content for RFQ

• Firm Overview — Company name, licensure, years in operation, office location(s), key contact

• Project Team — Organizational chart; lead architect, project manager, and key sub-consultant bios; licenses and certifications

• Relevant Project Experience — Minimum three (3) comparable projects with project name, location, client, scope summary, construction cost, and reference contact

• Project Approach — Narrative describing the firm's approach to programming, stakeholder engagement, design quality, and construction administration for this project type

3. Required Submission Content for RFQ

• Schedule — Proposed project schedule from Notice to Proceed through

Construction Documents

• Insurance Certificates — Evidence of required professional liability, general liability, and workers compensation insurance

• References — Minimum three (3) current client references

B. Evaluation Point Summary

The following is a summary of evaluation factors with point value assigned to each. These, along with the general requirements, will be used in the evaluation of Respondent’s Qualification.

EVALUATION CRITERIA POINTS AVAILABLE

Relevant Project Experience & Portfolio 30 Qualifications of Proposed Project Team 25 Project Approach & Understanding of Scope 25 Proposed Schedule & Project Management Approach 10 Interview (if Required) 5 References & Past Performance 5

TOTAL 100

Central Health reserves the right to withhold all points available in any criterion should there be required narrative prompts not addressed.

Interview, References & Past Performance scores may not be awarded if the Evaluation Committee

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C. Evaluation Process All Qualification Statements will be reviewed for compliance with the Narrative Prompts/Evaluation Criteria contained above in SECTION VI.A, in accordance with EXHIBIT A (Scope of Professional Services), and within Central Health’s Rights of this RFQ. Qualification Statements deemed non-responsive may be eliminated from further consideration. Refer to Section II: Explanation of Events, Subparagraphs E through I, for details on each evaluation step.

SCOPE OF SERVICES — CAMERON CENTER Central Health

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SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Architectural & Engineering Services

Cameron Center 7901 Cameron Road | Austin, Texas 78754

Issuing Authority Central Health — Infrastructure

Project Name Cameron Center — Medical Respite & Community Services Facility

Project Location 7901 Cameron Road, Austin, Texas 78754

Document Due Date RFQ Due June 12, 2026

Document Type Request for Qualifications

Disciplines Required Architecture, Structural, MEP, Civil, Landscape, Accessibility/ADA

EXHIBIT A

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1. Project Overview & Background Central Health is soliciting proposals from qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide comprehensive professional design services for the Cameron Center — a proposed multi-building Medical Respite and Community Services Campus located at 7901 Cameron Road in Austin, Texas 78754. The 4.38-acre site houses three buildings totaling approximately 122,000 square feet. A parking deck is situated on the back part of the site. Site work may include addressing grade changes, utility upgrades, creating ADA accessible outdoor amenities, and areas to accommodate animals who are in the care of the population seeking services.

This project represents a significant public investment in integrated care for high-risk populations, especially those experiencing homelessness with medical conditions and frequently co-existing conditions. The Cameron Center is designed to address the need for medical respite, behavioral health, clinical support services, and wraparound services for Austin's vulnerable and unhoused populations. Proposers must demonstrate expertise with licensing or regulatory jurisdictions, HHSC architectural review process, and other requirements that may apply to the campus. Currently, Central Health plans to solicit a Construction Manager at Risk, when appropriate and with the design team, as the construction delivery method.

The facility has been developed through an internal planning process that included an assessment of lessons learned from the existing CEC (Clinical Education Center at 1400 N. I-35) facility. Key programmatic decisions have been made by operational feedback, staff experience, and participant needs. Target opening is early Spring of 2030 with $55 Million currently budgeted for construction.

1.1 Project Goals/Design Principles

• Deliver a dignified, safe, and accessible environment for participants receiving medical respite and community support services that promote holistic healing through the environment and programming.

• Create a setting that feels welcoming, humane, and non-institutional while maintaining infection control standards.

• Minimize stressors and promote a sense of safety, control, and calm through Trauma Informed

Design.

• Physically and functionally integrate clinical operations with the broader residential community.

• Incorporate other clinical services for the greatest amount of flexibility in serving this population and potentially others.

• Meet or exceed applicable accessibility (ADA/TAS), life safety, and building code requirements that ensure equitable use for people with diverse physical needs.

• Support a phased design and construction approach aligned with available infrastructure and budget

• Achieve design excellence appropriate to a mission-driven public healthcare system.

• Provide a range of spatial and environmental options that support personal control and dignity and

• Support social interaction while respecting varying levels of engagement and build community.

• Integrate safety measures in a non-restrictive, non-institutional manner.

• Create spaces that can adapt to changing populations and demographics over time.

2. Site & Facility Description The Cameron Center campus consists of three buildings situated along Cameron Road in Austin, Texas. The architectural and engineering scope encompasses all three buildings, with varying programmatic functions assigned to each, and the overall campus site plan. Central Health will work with the selected design professionals to ensure that the appropriate building assignments best meet the project goals.

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2.1 Building Assignments

Building Primary Function Occupant / Program

Building 1 Supporting Clinical Services Clinical & Ancillary Support Building 2 Supporting Clinical Services Clinical & Ancillary Support Building 3 Medical Respite Community &

Clinic Respite Community, Medical Respite Clinic, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry

Note: The proposed program is subject to adjustment based on confirmed available square footage. The selected design team will be expected to work collaboratively with Central Health to finalize the program as well as provide technical guidance on regulatory requirements for service lines depending on services and staffing.

3. Building and Site Program The following program has been developed through an internal planning process. The selected firm will be expected to validate, refine, and potentially adjust the program in close coordination with Central Health.

3.1 Respite Community Program — Building 3

Program Area Key Program Elements

Sleeping & Residential 70 men's beds, 10 women's beds, 20 private rooms with private restroom

Restrooms & Showers Men's, Women's, and Non-binary facilities with changing areas

Wellbeing & Daily Living Common area, day rooms, dining room, telehealth rooms, serenity rooms, wellbeing room, remote work area, clothing 'store,' garden, walking track, outside physical activity spaces

Care Coordination 1:1 private meeting spaces, peer support room, group meeting rooms

Entry & Intake Reception & security desk, waiting area, intake rooms, separate vendor entrance

Administrative Work area, manager offices, breakrooms, sleeping & shower area, peer support office

Storage Activities, clothing, coffee/snack, biohazard, EVS (away from sleeping), hotbox, linen, donation, package storage

Services On-site laundry, commercial-grade kitchen

3.2 Clinical & Support Services Program — Buildings 1, 2, 3

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Service Line Key Program Elements

Medical Respite 10 exam rooms, 4 specialty exam rooms, 2 procedure rooms, 7 nurse visit rooms, 2 collaborative care team rooms, 5 case management consult rooms

Behavioral Health & Psychiatry 1–2 counseling rooms, 1–2 psychiatry rooms, 1 group counseling room

Addiction Medicine Exam rooms (quantity TBD), WHAM exam rooms PM&R (Phys. Med. & Rehab) 3 exam rooms Pain Management 2 exam rooms Physical Therapy 1 exam room, 1 shared therapy room (with OT) Occupational Therapy 1 exam room, 1 shared therapy room (with PT) Musculoskeletal (MSK) 2 exam rooms Bridge Program TBD exam rooms, 1 video conference room for eligibility Housing Support 16 dedicated work stations

4. Scope of Architectural & Engineering Services The selected firm or team will provide full architectural and engineering design services from project initiation through construction administration. The scope encompasses the following phases and disciplines:

4.1 Phase 1 — Programming & Pre-Design

• Validate and refine the Owner-developed building program through stakeholder engagement

• Conduct existing conditions assessment of all three buildings (site, structural, MEP, civil)

• Review existing conditions documentation and prepare gap analysis

• Identify code, accessibility (ADA/TAS), and life safety deficiencies

• Develop test fits and preliminary space planning options for each building

• Coordinate with Central Health Infrastructure team and key stakeholders

• Facilitate or participate an Integrated Facility Design workshops with clinical, operational, and other key stakeholders

• Deliver a Program Validation Report with recommended program adjustments

4.2 Phase 2 — Schematic Design (SD)

• Develop schematic floor plans, site plan, and building massing for all three buildings

• Prepare schematic-level drawings for all engineering disciplines

• Develop preliminary project cost estimate

• Present SD documents to Owner for review and approval

• Facilitate design review sessions with stakeholder groups

• Develop Site Development Plan and submit for COA Approval

4.3 Phase 3 — Design Development (DD)

• Develop and coordinate all architectural and engineering systems in detail

• Finalize structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection systems

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• Prepare outline specifications and updated cost estimate

• Incorporate accessibility (ADA/TAS) compliance review

• Coordinate with design team’s kitchen consultants for commercial kitchen design

• Coordinate with security, technology, and AV consultants as required and in consultation with Central

Health’s Joint Technology department

• Deliver DD documents for Owner review and approval

• Prepare a pricing set of construction documents for a CMAR to establish an initial GMP at the appropriate state of Construction Documents

4.4 Phase 4 — Construction Documents (CD)

• Prepare complete permit-ready construction documents for all buildings

• Coordinate all engineering drawings and specifications

• Prepare full technical specifications (CSI MasterFormat)

• Perform internal QA/QC review prior to submission

• Respond to plan review comments and obtain required permits

• Prepare final construction cost estimate and value engineering options if necessary

4.5 Phase 5 — CMAR Procurement

• Assist Owner with Construction Manager at Risk solicitation and selection

• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) during bidding

• Prepare and issue addenda as required

4.6 Phase 6 — Construction Administration (CA)

• Serve as Owner's design representative during construction

• Conduct regular site visits and provide written field observation reports

• Review and respond to contractor RFIs and submittals

• Review and certify contractor pay applications

• Issue Architect's Supplemental Instructions (ASIs) and Construction Change Directives (CCDs) as required

• Conduct substantial completion and final completion inspections

• Prepare and issue punch list documentation

• Compile and deliver project record documents and as-built drawings

5. Required Disciplines The prime firm shall provide or coordinate the following disciplines, either in-house or through documented sub-consultant agreements:

Discipline Scope Summary

Healthcare Design Regulatory Requirements Expertise in building and other regulatory requirements based on licensed or unlicensed residential care

Structural Engineering Existing conditions assessment, structural modifications, new construction structural systems for all buildings

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Discipline Scope Summary

Mechanical Engineering (HVAC) Ventilation, thermal comfort, air quality, infection control considerations for clinical spaces

Electrical Engineering Power distribution, lighting design, emergency power, technology infrastructure rough-in

Plumbing Engineering Domestic water, sanitary, medical gas (if applicable), commercial kitchen rough-in coordination

Fire Protection Engineering Sprinkler system design and life safety code compliance across all occupancies

Civil Engineering Site grading, drainage, utilities, accessible routes, parking, landscape integration

Landscape Architecture Site design, garden areas, walking track, outdoor common spaces

Commercial Kitchen Design On site food preparation for residential population

Accessibility / ADA-TAS Consulting ADA and Texas Accessibility Standards compliance review and documentation

6. Special Considerations & Design Requirements

6.1 Lessons Learned — Design Imperatives

The Owner has identified the following design priorities derived from operational experience at comparable facilities. Firms must demonstrate an approach to addressing each:

Design Challenge Required Design Response

Clinical / community integration Physical planning shall promote seamless access between residential and clinical zones while maintaining appropriate operational separation

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