ESBD_512939_1780689333496_Q&As.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 2605-002
- Issued by
- Travis County, Austin City, Texas
About this file
This document is a Questions & Answers file for RFQ 2605-002 issued by Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health for Architectural and Engineering services related to the Cameron Center project in Austin, Texas. The project involves comprehensive design and construction administration services for a multi-building Medical Respite and Community Services Campus located on a 4.38-acre site with three existing buildings totaling approximately 122,000 square feet plus a parking deck. The scope encompasses six primary service phases: Programming & Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, CMAR Procurement, and Construction Administration, with project completion anticipated by early Spring 2030. A voluntary pre-qualification submittal conference was held on May 20, 2026, via Microsoft Teams. The written questions deadline was June 2, 2026, with responses provided through June 5, 2026. Qualification statements are due by June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with public opening scheduled for June 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM. No site visits will be scheduled. The selected firm is expected to be contracted by Summer 2026.
Central Health has budgeted $55 million for construction costs and will employ a Construction Manager at Risk delivery method. The design team must identify geotechnical investigation needs, with the Owner providing the geotechnical services separately. Respondents must submit architect-led teams with comprehensive in-house or contracted subconsultants and obtain current Texas professional licensure at the time of proposal submission. All required disciplines including architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, civil engineering, landscape architecture, commercial kitchen design, and accessibility consulting must be included. Central Health encourages good faith efforts for Historically Underutilized Businesses participation but has not designated specific MBE, WBE, or VetHUB set-asides or goal requirements. The project requires AEGB 3-star certification, and the buildings' interiors have been gutted to central cores with all systems demolished. Respondents must provide current professional liability, general liability, and workers' compensation insurance; complete conflict of interest questionnaires; and comply with all state and federal regulations. Compensation will be negotiated during contract execution for Basic Services, with Additional Services compensation on an hourly or lump sum basis subject to prior written authorization.
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Project 2605-002 - Architectural and Engineering Services for Cameron Center
Buying Organization Travis County Healthcare District dba Central Health
No Question/Answer Question Date
Q1 Question: Teaming / Consultant Submission Clarification
Should engineering consultants/disciplines submit independently as the prime respondent, or is Central
Health expecting consultants to participate as part of a larger architect-led team submission?
Answer: We expect comprehensive Architect led teams, which can include in-house or contracted subconsultants, possibly including consultants currently not listed in the RFQ.
05/13/2026
Q2 Question: [Question received via email]:
Regarding the above-referenced RFQ, can you confirm whether geotechnical engineering services are included in the scope of work, or if they will be provided separately by Central Health?
Answer: The design team will identify the locations and types of geotechnical investigations which would be needed and the owner would provide them.
05/14/2026
Q3 Question: [Question Received via email]
The project includes a parking garage and I would like to confirm the following information in this regard:
-is the scope of work repairs to an existing garage or design of a new parking garage?
-if design of a new parking garage, how many spaces and levels are planned?
Answer: We expect the Design Team to assist the Owner in the development of parking needs and green space requirements as driven by the Owner’s intended use of the facilities. This would include an assessment of the condition and capacity of the existing parking structure.
05/14/2026
Q4 Question: [Question Received via email]
I would like to know if Geotechnical services is part of A/E solicitation for Cameron Center Medical project? If not would you solicit Geotech and Construction Materials Testing services separately? We would like to be part of this project.
Answer: The design team will identify the locations and types of geotechnical investigations which would be needed and the owner would provide them.
05/14/2026
Q5 Question: [Question Received via email]
I have a question regarding the estimated costs of this project and if there's any additional information regarding the scope of work? I would appreciate any additional information that you may be able to provide.
Answer: The construction budgeted amount is currently $55 million.
05/14/2026
Q6 Question: MBE/WBE/VetHUB Goals
What the goals are for each designation - MBE, WBE, and VetHUB?
Answer: We encourage a good faith effort. However, there are not any MBE, WBE, and VetHUB goal requirements for this solicitation.
05/20/2026
No Question/Answer Question Date
Q7 Question: Geotechnical
Hi, can you please confirm that the geotechnical consultant will be contracted by the owner? Thank you.
Answer: The design team will identify the locations and types of geotechnical investigations which would be needed and the owner would provide them.
05/20/2026
Q8 Question: Certificate of Secretary
Is Exhibit E (Certificate of Secretary) still required if the respondent is not a corporation?
Answer: No, a signed Certificate of Secretary is only required if Respondent is a corporation.
05/26/2026
Q9 Question: [Question received during the pre-qualification submittal conference]:
The majority of the lot is pervious pavement, but the program calls out for a garden, walking track, and outside physical activity space. Is there a quantity of parking spaces that the facility is targeting to provide? And would that leave enough area for these outdoor spaces? And do they want to keep the
“parking structure” in the back corner?
Answer: The Design Team will provide their expertise in evaluating the Owner’s intended uses and make recommendations on a comprehensive site solution including parking, green space, drop-offs, transportation services, etc.
Quantity of parking spaces will be dependent on final facility occupancy needs. The current expectation is that Potential of retaining the parking structure will be explored in design development.
05/26/2026
Q10 Question: [Question received during the pre-qualification submittal conference]:
Could you please clarify the initial deadline for interest you mentioned that is required prior to the RFQ submittal deadline?
Answer: There is not an initial interest deadline prior to the RFQ submittal deadline. The deadline for qualification statement submissions is the due date on the procurement schedule.
05/26/2026
Q11 Question: [Question received during the pre-qualification submittal conference]:
Hi! Can you confirm Geotechnical is NOT included in this RFQ's scope?
Answer: The design team will identify the locations and types of geotechnical investigations which would be needed and the Owner would provide them.
05/26/2026
Q12 Question: [Question received during the pre-qualification submittal conference]:
Are all three buildings existing? If so, please clarify what new structural systems are envisioned in this project?
Answer: All three buildings are existing structures from the early 1980s. Architect must evaluate the structural systems and make recommendations for compatibility with the intended use by the Owner.
05/26/2026
Q13 Question: [Question received during the pre-qualification submittal conference]:
Is there a desire to connect the buildings together with covered or enclosed walkways to allow patients to get from the residential community building to the Clinical and support services within buildings 1 and
2?
Answer: Yes, potentially.
05/26/2026
Q14 Question: [Question received during the pre-qualification submittal conference]:
Is there an architectural space program available to proposers?
Answer: The Building and Site Program included in Exhibit A delineates the Owner’s current understanding of the services needed for this project. The selected Design Team will assist the Owner in refining the details of the program during the pre-design phase of services.
05/26/2026
Q15 Question: [Question received during the pre-qualification submittal conference]:
Will there be any LEED or similar requirements for the project?
Answer: The Owner desires an AEGB 3-star certification.
05/26/2026
Q16 Question: [Question received during the pre-qualification submittal conference]:
Can you clarify if the geotechnical report (if required) would be a responsibility of the architect or if
Central health would procure this?
Answer: The design team will identify the locations and types of geotechnical investigations which would be needed and the Owner would provide them.
05/26/2026
Q17 Question: [Question received during the pre-qualification submittal conference]:
Do we have access to this recording?
Answer: The transcript for the pre-qualification submittal conference, held on May 20th, was posted with Addendum #2 – Pre-Qual Submittal Conf Notes.
05/26/2026
Q18 Question: [Question received during the pre-qualification submittal conference]:
Are we going to have the VetHUB requirements on this project?
Answer: No, there are no VetHUB requirements on this project.
05/26/2026
Q19 Question: [Question received during the pre-qualification submittal conference]:
Will you be able to share the attendee list?
Answer: The attendee list from our pre-qualification submittal conference was posted with Addendum 2 on May 22nd.
05/26/2026
Q20 Question: [Question received during the pre-qualification submittal conference]:
It was stated earlier that the intent is to stay within the envelope of the 3 existing buildings, if a there is a more function design recommendation that requires changing the overall envelope, will this be open to consideration?
Answer: Yes, I think expansion of the footprint of the building could be entertained based on the final selected program, and the optimal solution to achieve that program.
05/26/2026
Q21 Question: [Question received during the pre-qualification submittal conference]:
Is there a site plan available?
Answer: Refer to the Attachment #1_Site Plan; and Attachment #2_ Site Plan_ Cameron Center
Survey that have been posted.
05/27/2026
Q22 Question: [Question received via email]:
Would you be able to provide the drawings and specs for this project I can’t seem to find very much information online about this one.
Answer: The existence of As-Built documentation of the buildings is unknown at this point. If available, the documents will be provided to the Design Team at the appropriate time.
05/27/2026
Q23 Question: Texas-licensed Architect
If the proposing architect is registered through NCARB and therefore eligible for reciprocal licensure in all 50 states, is a Texas architectural license required at the time of proposal submittal, or may the architect obtain Texas licensure if the firm is shortlisted or selected for award?
Answer: Licensure in Texas of the Architect and any subconsultant performing services requiring a professional license must be current as the date of signature of the Transmittal Letter for the
Qualification Statement. All information provided in VI. A. 2 Required Submission Content for RFQ must be current as of the date of signature of the Transmittal Letter for the Qualification Statement.
05/28/2026
Q24 Question: Questions 1-9
1.Has a more specific room-by-room program been created other than what is shown on page 3-4 of the RFQ?
2.Have key program elements been created for the animal spaces?
3.Please provide site plan discussed in the pre-proposal meeting
4.Please provide floor/building plans discussed in the pre-proposal meeting.
5.In the pre-proposal meeting, there was discussion that perhaps some demolition has occurred. Can you share to what extend demolition has occurred in each of the buildings? Completely? Partially?
Other?
6.How many cars should the parking deck hold?
7.Has a civil engineer already been working on site? If so, who is that engineer?
8.Are any of the required forms excluded in the maximum number of page count?
9.Can you confirm how Sections V.B (Qualification Statement Organization) and VI.A (Required
Submission Content for RFQ) are intended to align? Specifically, should the submission follow the structure outlined in Section V.B, with the content from Section VI.A incorporated within those sections, or should the submission be organized directly according to the content categories listed in Section
VI.A?
Answer: 1. Nothing more at this time ______
2. Not at this time ______
3. Site Survey has been posted as Attachment #2_ Site Plan_ Cameron Center Survey. ______
4. The building interiors have been gutted to the central cores. All building systems are demolished back to origin. _______
5. See #4 _______
6. See Attachment #2_ Site Plan_ Cameron Center Survey. _____
7. There is an existing permitted project to relocate a fire line. Garza Engineering. SP-2025-0134D
8. Yes, all required forms are excluded from the page count. _______
9. Responding firms must address all items in Section VI.A. Firm Qualifications & Submission
Requirements. Firm’s should also be mindful of the evaluation criteria included in Section VI. B.
Evaluation Point Summary when preparing submission statements. ________
06/01/2026
Q25 Question: Preliminary Assumptions
Has Central Health established preliminary assumptions regarding licensing, certification, or regulatory oversight for the Medical Respite, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry and Residential components of the campus?
Answer: Central Health will license the facility as required by the AHJ.
06/02/2026
Q26 Question: Program Elements
Should the design team anticipate future expansion of behavioral health, psychiatry, addiction medicine, or other clinical services beyond the program elements currently identified within the RFQ?
Answer: Nothing determined at this time
06/02/2026
Q27 Question: Anticipated Presence
What level of ongoing presence does Central Health anticipate for community partners, housing organizations, behavioral health providers, peer support services, and other external agencies within the Cameron Center campus?
Answer: Not determined at this time
06/02/2026
Q28 Question: Outcome Measures
Beyond occupancy and service delivery goals, has Central Health identified key operational or participant outcome measures that should inform planning and design decisions for the campus?
Answer: Not determined at this time. Goals will be established in the Strategic Planning and
PreDesign.
06/02/2026
Q29 Question: Additional Operations
The RFQ references lessons learned from the existing Clinical Education Center. Are there additional operational challenges or opportunities not reflected in the preliminary program that Central Health would like design teams to specifically explore during programming?
Answer: Not determined at this time
06/02/2026
Q30 Question: Required Forms - Conflict of Interest Form
Since we have NO relationship as a Vendor with any State of Texas agency do we still need to file the
Conflict of Interest form?
Answer: If this is the case, please include a statement acknowledging the form and why it has not been completed.
Note: The form will be required for the firm we intend to award prior to contract execution.
06/02/2026
Q31 Question: Certificate of Insurance
Please provide terms of COI limitations so that we can provide evidence.
Answer: For this submission, the current requirement is to include copies of your firm’s professional liability, general liability, and workers’ compensation insurance; and complete Exhibit F, Insurance
Coverage with your firm’s current coverage.
The specific certificate of insurance requirements for this project will be shared with the firm we intend to award prior to contract execution.
06/02/2026
Q32 Question: Site Visit
Please indicate if a site visit will be scheduled.
Answer: No, a site visit will not be scheduled.
06/02/2026
Q33 Question: HUB/MWBE Participation
Is there a target HUB/MWBE participation goal or goodfaith expectation for this RFQ beyond completion of Exhibit C?
Answer: No, this is not a requirement. However, we encourage a good faith effort.
06/02/2026
Q34 Question: Accessibility Consultant
Are we expected to engage a dedicated accessibility/ADATAS consultant for this response?
Answer: Design Team should perform these services as necessary to ensure compliance.
06/02/2026
Q35 Question: 40-Page Limit
Can you confirm what content is included within the 40page limit for the qualifications package?
Specifically, should the page count include the Letter of Transmittal, Table of Contents, and optional qualification statement summary, or is the limit intended to apply only to the narrative response sections?
Answer: The page limit count does not include tabs and required forms.
06/02/2026
Q36 Question: Building Skin Modifications
Are there any major building skin modifications anticipated in the scope of work?
Answer: Not determined at this time of the RFQ. The exterior skin would need to be evaluated as part of the Design Team’s due diligence.
06/02/2026
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