ESBD_545394_1785878530590_2026.08.04 - RFQ for D-B 26-09110- 1st Step Charles Austin Drive Garage Bid Specification (final).pdf

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR

DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

FOR

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS

Charles Austin Drive Garage

RFQ No.:

758-26-09110

Submission Date:

September 10, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. (C.D.T.)

Prepared By:

Donna Bryce, Senior Contract Administrator The Texas State University System

601 Colorado Street Austin, TX 78701-2904

512-463-1808 donna.bryce@tsus.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 No Reimbursement for Costs

1.11 Optional Pre-Submission Conference

1.12 Eligible Respondents

1.13 Historically Underutilized Businesses Submittal Requirements

1.14 Certain Proposals and Contracts Prohibited

1.15 Sales and Use Taxes

1.16 Certification of Franchise Tax Status

1.17 Delinquency in Paying Child Support

1.18 State Registration of Architecture Firms

1.19 State Registration of Engineering Firms

1.20 Required Notices of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage

1.21 Insurance Requirements

1.22 Prevailing Wage Rate Determination

1.23 Nondiscrimination

1.24 Non-Boycott Israel Verification

1.25 Cybersecurity Training Program

1.26 Certification Regarding Business with Certain Countries and Organizations

1.27 Firearm Entities and Trade Associations Discrimination

1.28 Energy Company Boycotts

1.29 Vaccine Passport Prohibition

1.30 Critical Infrastructure Affirmation

1.31 Hardening of Texas’s Critical Infrastructure

Section 2 - Executive Summary

2.1 Historical Background

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2.2 Mission Statement

2.3 Project Description, Budget, and Scope

2.4 Project Planning Schedule

2.5 Owner’s Special Conditions

Section 3 - Requirements for Statement of Qualifications

3.1 Respondent’s Ability to Provide Design/Build Services

3.2 Qualifications of the Design/Build Team and the Execution of Services

3.3 Respondent’s Past Performance on Representative Design/Build Projects

3.4 Respondent’s Ability to Establish Budgets and Control Costs

3.5 Respondent’s Ability to Meet Schedules

3.6 Respondent’s Knowledge of Current Construction Methodologies, Technologies, Quality, and

Best Practices

3.7 Respondent’s Ability to Identify and Resolve Problems

3.8 Respondent’s Ability to Manage Construction Safety Risks

3.9 Respondent’s Warranty and Service Support Program for this Project

3.10 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

Section 5 - Attachments to the RFQ

5.1 Attachment A - VetHUB Commitment Letter – Sample

5.2 Exhibit A (posted on ESBD) – Design Criteria Package

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS

CHARLES AUSTIN DRIVE GARAGE

RFQ No.: 758-26-09110

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

State University (“Institution”), are soliciting Statements of Qualifications (“Qualifications”) for selection of a Design/Build firm for the Charles Austin Drive Garage (“Project”), on the

University’s site located in San Marcos, Texas. This solicitation sets forth the terms, conditions, and requirements for prospective Design/Build firms to be considered for this work. (Prospective

Design/Build firms are hereinafter referred to as “Respondents”).

1.1.1 This Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) is the first phase in a two-phase process for selecting a Design/Build firm for the Project as provided by Texas Education Code

§51.780. This RFQ provides the information necessary to prepare and submit

Qualifications and for the Owner to evaluate each Respondent’s experience, technical competence, capability to perform, the past performance of the Respondent's team and members of the team, and other appropriate factors submitted in response to the RFQ, except that cost-related or price-related evaluation factors are not permitted through the initial qualification and ranking of the Respondent. Each Respondent must certify to the

Owner that each architect and/or engineer (“A/E”) that is a member of its team was selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications in the manner provided by Section

2254.004, Texas Government Code. The response to the RFQ will provide all the information necessary for consideration and initial ranking by the Owner. Based on the initial ranking, the Owner may select a short list of up to five (5) of the top ranked

Respondents for an interview. Short-listed Respondents may be required to submit additional information in connection with the interview.

1.1.2 In phase two, the Owner may request additional information regarding each short-listed

Respondent’s demonstrated competence and qualifications, considerations of the safety and long-term durability of the project, the feasibility of implementing the project as proposed, the ability of the Respondent to meet schedules, costing methodology, and other factors as appropriate. The Owner will not require Respondents to submit detailed architectural or engineering designs as part of the proposal. The Owner shall rank each proposal submitted on the basis of the criteria specified in the RFQ, the additional information submitted in connection with the interview, and the interview itself, if held.

The owner shall select the Design/Build firm that submits the proposal offering the best value for the Institution on the basis of the published selection criteria and on its ranking evaluations.

1.1.3 As part of phase two, the short-listed Respondents will be required to submit a proposal on the Owner-provided proposal form. The proposal form shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with the RFQ number and the Respondent’s name clearly stated on the outside of the envelope. The proposal form will include line items that require each of the following to be stated separately: the Proposed Pre-Construction Phase Fee, the Proposed

Construction Phase Fee, and the Proposed General Conditions costs by line item category.

All proposed fees and general condition costs shall exclude any and all architectural and engineering fees.

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1.1.4 After the evaluation of information provided under phase two, and any subsequent re-ranking of the short-listed Respondents, the Owner shall first attempt to negotiate a contract with the highest ranked Respondent. If the Owner is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the selected Respondent, the Owner shall, formally and in writing, end all negotiations with that Respondent and proceed to negotiate with the next Respondent in the order of the selection ranking until a contract is reached or negotiations with all ranked

Respondents end. In the course of negotiating the contract, the Owner shall rely on the fee and cost proposals provided by the Respondent under phase two. Time is of the essence for the Owner in the negotiation of contracts and Respondent shall take all necessary measures to assure that proposals and revisions to proposals are expedited. Failure of the

Respondent to be responsive and maintain a satisfactory and expedited negotiating schedule shall form the basis for the Owner to end all negotiations with the Respondent.

1.1.5 The Owner has established a Design/Builder’s Budget Limitation (“DBBL”) amount of

Forty Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($40,500,000) The DBBL includes a

Construction Cost Limitation (“CCL”) of Thirty-Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand

Dollars ($37,500,000). The selected Design/Build firm will be expected to present a

Guaranteed Maximum Price Amount (including a mutually agreed upon construction contingency) for Owner’s approval at the completion of the one hundred percent (100%)

Design Development Documents.

1.1.6 Following selection of a Design/Build firm, that firm's A/E shall complete the design, submitting all design elements for review and determination of scope compliance by the

Owner before construction. An architect shall have responsibility for compliance with the requirements of Chapter 1051, Texas Occupations Code. An engineer shall have responsibility for compliance with the engineering design requirements and all other applicable requirements of Chapter 1001, Texas Occupations Code.

1.1.7 The successful Respondent will be required to use the Owner’s web-based project management software.

1.2 PUBLIC INFORMATION: All information, documentation, and other materials submitted in response to this solicitation are considered non-confidential and/or non-proprietary and are subject to public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter

552.001, et seq.) after the solicitation is completed. The Owner strictly complies with all statutes, court decisions, and opinions of the Texas Attorney General with respect to disclosure of RFQ information. Additionally, pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code Section

2261.253, the contract resulting from this solicitation will be posted on the Owner’s website.

Without limiting the foregoing, the requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Texas Government

Code, may apply to this solicitation and the Respondent agrees that the contract can be terminated if the contractor or vendor entering into the contract pursuant to this solicitation knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that Subchapter.

1.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT: Any contract resulting from this solicitation will be in the form of the

Owner’s Standard Design/Build Contractor Agreement (“Agreement” or “Contract”), a copy of which is posted on Owner’s website at: http://www.tsus.edu/offices/finance/capital-projects.html

1.3.1 The Contract should be viewed as a draft and is subject to change. The 2022 Uniform

General Conditions for Construction Contracts referenced in the Contract may be viewed on the Owner’s website at:

http://www.tsus.edu/offices/finance/capital-projects.html

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1.4 CLARIFICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS: Discrepancies, omissions or doubts as to the meaning of RFQ documents shall be communicated in writing to the Owner for interpretation. Any responses to inquiries, clarifications, or interpretations of this RFQ that materially affect or change its requirements will be issued formally by the Owner as a written addendum. All such addenda issued by the Owner before the Qualifications are due become part of the RFQ. Respondents shall acknowledge receipt of and incorporate each addendum in its Qualifications submittal.

Respondents shall be required to consider only those clarifications and interpretations that the

Owner issues by addenda. Interpretations or clarifications obtained in any other form, including oral statements, will not be binding on the Owner and should not be relied on in preparing

Qualifications. It is the responsibility of all Respondents to check the status of formal addenda regularly and five (5) days before the submission deadline.

1.4.1 The deadline for the receipt of written questions is stated in Section 2.4.

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

FOR THIS RFQ VIA THE ELECTRONIC BUSINESS DAILY WEBSITE AT THE

FOLLOWING LINK:

http://www.txsmartbuy.com/sp

REFERENCE “BOARD OF REGENTS/TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM – 758”

AND THE RFQ NUMBER PROVIDED IN THIS SOLICITATION.

1.5 SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATIONS:

1.5.1 The Qualifications, including the VetHUB Subcontracting Plan for the A/E’s services and

VetHUB Commitment Letter for the Builder’s services, must be received at the address specified in Section 1.5.2 prior to the date and time deadline. Please note that overnight deliveries such as FedEx and UPS arrive at a central campus location and are usually not delivered to the specified location until after the time deadline. Respondents are advised to use other methods of delivery or, if using an overnight delivery service, to send the

Qualifications a day earlier than usual. The Owner will not consider any response to this solicitation that is not received at the address specified by the deadline, regardless of whether it has been received by the Institution.

1.5.2 DEADLINE AND LOCATION: The Owner will receive Qualifications at the time and location described below.

September 10, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. (C.D.T.)

Pascuala Roque, Associate Director Contracts & Procurement

Texas State University

Physical Plant Building

151-2 East Sessom Drive

San Marcos, Texas 78666

1.5.3 Submit seven (7) identical copies of the Qualifications. An original signature must be included on the Respondent’s “Execution of Offer” document submitted with each copy.

Include one (1) digital version of the signed Qualifications documents on an individual

USB/flash drive in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. The individual USB/flash drive containing the Qualifications must be submitted with the hard copies in a separate, sealed package.

Do not include the HSP, or HCL with the Qualifications.

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1.5.4 Qualifications must include one (1) original, one (1) hard copy, and one (1) electronic copy on a USB/flash drive in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, of the A/E’s VetHUB Subcontracting

Plan (“HSP”) and Builder’s VetHUB Commitment Letter (“HCL”); as separate sealed attachments to the Qualifications as described in Section 1.13. Do not include the

Qualifications with the HSP and HCL.

1.5.5 Qualifications received after the stated official deadline in Section 1.5.2 will be returned to the Respondent unopened. The Point-of-Contact identified in Section 1.6 will identify the official time clock at the RFQ submittal location identified above.

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 Respondent’s Qualifications materials must be enclosed in a sealed envelope (or box or container) addressed to the Point-of-Contact. Packages must clearly identify the submittal deadline, the RFQ title and number, and include the name, email address, and return address of the Respondent’s contact person on all envelopes. The Qualifications must be packaged separately from the HSP and HCL in sealed envelopes within the sealed envelope

(box or container).

1.5.9 Properly submitted Qualifications will be opened publicly and the names of the

Respondents will be read aloud immediately after the submissions of Qualifications deadline in Section 1.5.2.

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 and conditions in writing, to the

Point-of-Contact, via email only.

Pascuala Roque, Associate Director Contracts & Procurement

Email: pr16@txstate.edu

1.7 EVALUATION OF QUALIFICATIONS: The first phase 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 a Selection Committee appointed by the President of Texas

State University, or their designee. Typically, that committee will include both future users of the facilities developed by the Project and facilities professionals, as well as potential representation from The Texas State University System Administration. The top five (5) or fewer ranked

Respondents may be selected by the Owner to participate in phase two of the selection process.

1.7.1 First phase qualifications shall not include any information regarding Respondent’s fees, pricing, or other compensation. Such information will be solicited from firms qualified by the Owner to participate in phase two of the selection process but will exclude any and all architectural and engineering fees.

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 responses and temporarily or permanently abandon the

Project. Owner makes no representations, written or oral, that it will enter into any form of

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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.

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

1.10 NO REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS: Respondent acknowledges and accepts that any costs incurred from the Respondent’s participation in this RFQ process shall be at the sole risk and responsibility of the Respondent. Respondents submit Qualifications and Proposals at their own risk and expense.

1.11 OPTIONAL PRE-SUBMISSION CONFERENCE: An optional pre-submission conference will be held on:

August 18, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. (C.D.T.)

Texas State University

JC Kellam Administration

11th Floor – Executive Conference Room AB

601 University Drive

San Marcos, Texas 78666

Parking Instructions:

JCK Short Term Parking

601 University Drive

San Marcos, TX 78666 https://www.parking.txst.edu/visitors-guests/pay-by-app-lots.html

Edward Gary Street Garage

405 N. Edward Gary Street

San Marcos, TX 78666 https://www.parking.txst.edu/visitors-guests/pay-to-park-garages.html

• A guided tour will not be included as part of the Pre-Submission conference.

• Questions regarding the Pre-Submission Conference may directed to Pascuala Roque at pr16@txstate.edu; phone (512) 245-2202.

1.12 ELIGIBLE RESPONDENTS: Only individual firms or lawfully formed business organizations may apply (this does not preclude a Respondent from using consultants). The Owner will contract only with the individual firm or formal organization that submits a Qualification, Proposal, HSP and HCL.

1.13 VETERAN HEROES UNITED IN BUSINESS SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: It is the policy of the Owner and each of its member Institutions, to promote and encourage contracting and subcontracting opportunities for service-disabled veterans, referred to as Veteran Heroes United in

Business (“VetHUB” or “VetHUBs”) in all contracts. Accordingly, specific plans and representations by Respondents that appear to facilitate the State’s commitment to supporting

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VetHUB enterprises are required in the selection process. Failure to submit specific plans and representations regarding VetHUB utilization, or failure to address the subject at all, will be interpreted by the Selection Committee as an intention not to support the program and will disqualify the Respondent.

1.13.1 A VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (“HSP”) is required by Respondent as a part of the

Qualifications for “Design” A/E services.

1.13.2 The HSP is not required by Respondents as part of the Qualifications for the “Builder’s” construction services. The HSP for construction services will be required by the selected

Respondent, upon bidding of construction services. Submit a VetHUB Commitment Letter

(“HCL”) to describe how Respondent will participate and demonstrate a good faith effort in achieving the Owner’s VetHUB goals

1.13.3 A sample HCL is attached to this solicitation as Attachment A.

1.13.4 Submit one (1) original, one (1) hard copy, and one (1) electronic copy on a USB/flash drive in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, of the A/E’s VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (“HSP”) and “Builder’s” VetHUB Commitment Letter (“HCL”); in a separate sealed envelope apart from the Qualifications as stated in Section 1.5.4 of this RFQ.

1.13.5 The VetHUB HSP information may be downloaded from the Texas State Comptroller’s website at the following URL link:

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

1.14 CERTAIN PROPOSALS AND CONTRACTS PROHIBITED: Under Section 2155.004, Texas

Government Code, a state agency may not accept a proposal or award a contract that includes proposed financial participation by a person who received compensation from the agency to participate in preparing the specifications or request for proposals on which the proposal or contract is based. All vendors must certify their eligibility by acknowledging the following statement, "Under Section 2155.004, Texas Government Code, the vendor certifies that the individual or business entity named in this bid or contract is not ineligible to receive the specified contract and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate." If a state agency determines that an individual or business entity holding a state contract was ineligible to have the contract accepted or awarded as described above, the state agency may immediately terminate the contract without further obligation to the vendor. This section does not create a cause of action to contest a proposal or award of a state contract.

1.15 SALES AND USE TAXES: Section 151.311, Texas Tax Code, permits the purchase free of state sales and use taxes of tangible personal property to be incorporated into realty in the performance of a contract for an improvement to realty for certain exempt entities that include the Owner. The section further permits the purchase tax-free of tangible personal property (other than machinery or equipment and its accessories and repair and replacement parts) for use in the performance of such a contract if the property is "necessary and essential for the performance of the contract" and

"completely consumed at the job site. "In addition, the section permits the purchase tax-free of a tangible service for use in the performance of such a contract if the service is performed at the job site and if "the contract expressly requires the specific service to be provided or purchased by the person performing the contract" or "the service is integral to the performance of the contract."

1.16 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

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(Texas Tax Code Chapter 171). The contractor agrees that each subcontractor and supplier under contract will also provide a certification of franchise tax status.

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

1.18 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. 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 350, Austin, Texas 78752, telephone (512) 305-9000, has jurisdiction over individuals licensed under the

Architects’ Registration Law, Chapter 1051, Texas Occupations Code.

1.19 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.

1.20 REQUIRED NOTICES OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE: The

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

Title 28, Part 2, Chapter 110, Subchapter B, Rule 110.110, relating to REPORTING

REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR

GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. The rule 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. The requirements of the rule are set forth in the

Uniform General and Supplementary General Conditions of The Texas State University System

Building Construction Contracts.

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

Article 1.3 of this RFQ/P. The Owner intends to provide Builders Risk insurance coverage for this

Project.

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

Prevailing Wage Law will be administered. The penalty for violation of prevailing wage rates has been increased from $10.00 per underpaid worker per day or portion thereof to $60.00. The

Prevailing Wage Rate for Hays County, Texas, can be found on the following website:

https://beta.sam.gov/

1.23 NONDISCRIMINATION: In their execution of this agreement, Respondent, consultants, their respective employees, and others acting by or through them shall comply with all federal and state policies and laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. Any breach of this covenant may result in termination of this agreement.

1.24 NON-BOYCOTT ISRAEL VERIFICATION: To the extent required in Chapter 271, Texas

Government Code, Respondent hereby certifies that it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott

Israel during the term of the Agreement. ”Boycott Israel” shall have the meaning set forth in Section

808.001, Texas Government Code.

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1.25 CYBERSECURITY TRAINING PROGRAM: Pursuant to Section 2054.5192, Texas Government

Code, Design/Build firm and its subcontractors, officers, and employees, who are provided credentials granting access to Institution’s computer system also known as Institution’s information system, must complete a cybersecurity training program certified under Section 2054.519, Texas

Government Code as selected by the Institution. The cybersecurity training program must be completed during the term and any renewal period of the Agreement. Design/Build firm shall verify in writing completion of the program to the Institution within the first thirty (30) calendar days of the term and any renewal period of the Agreement. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section are grounds for termination for cause of the Agreement.

1.26 CERTIFICATION REGARDING BUSINESS WITH CERTAIN COUNTRIES AND

ORGANIZATIONS: Pursuant to Subchapter F, Chapter 2252.152, Texas Government Code, Respondent hereby certifies it is not engaged in business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization. Respondent acknowledges the Agreement may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate.

1.27 FIREARM ENTITIES AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS DISCRIMINATION: Pursuant to

Chapter 2274, Texas Government Code, Respondent verifies that (i) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association;

and (ii) will not discriminate during the term of the Agreement against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.

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

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

1.29 VACCINE PASSPORT PROHIBITION: Pursuant to Section 161.0085, Texas Health and Safety

Code (as enacted in SB 968 in the 87th Regular Legislative Session [2021]), Respondent hereby certifies that it does not require its customers to provide any documentation certifying the customer’s COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery on entry to, to gain access to, or to receive service from Respondent’s business. Respondent acknowledges that such a vaccine or recovery requirement would make Respondent ineligible for a state-funded contact and shall be grounds for termination of this Agreement for cause.

1.30 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AFFIRMATION: Pursuant to Section 2274.0102, Texas

Government Code, Respondent certifies that neither it nor its parent company, nor any affiliate of

Respondent or its parent company, is (i) majority owned or controlled by citizens or governmental entities of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or any other country designated by the Governor under

Section 2274.0103, Texas Government Code, or headquartered in any of those countries.

1.31 HARDENING OF TEXAS’S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. Pursuant to Executive Order

GA-48 (2024), Contractor certifies that it, and, if applicable, any of its holding companies or subsidiaries, is not:

1.31.1 Listed in Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”); or

1.31.2 Listed in Section 1260H of the 2021 NDAA; or

1.31.3 Owned by the government of a country listed on US Department of Commerce’s foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. Section 791.4; or

1.31.4 Controlled by any governing or regulatory body located in a country on the US Department of Commerce’s foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. Section 791.4.

SECTION 2 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Texas State University is a public research University located in San Marcos, Texas with a second campus in Round Rock, Texas. It serves over 38,000 students, offering over 200 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs. Texas State University is also classified as a Carnegie “R2”: Doctoral Universities – High research activity” and an

“emerging research University” by the State of Texas with over $100 Million a year in research expenditures. It is comprised of over 8 million gross square feet in facilities, and its campuses are located on over 600 acres with an additional 4,000 acres of agriculture, research, and recreational areas.

Founded in 1899 to prepare the best teachers in the state, Texas State University has a legacy of preparing students to make an impact in the world, including Lydon B. Johnson, the only U.S.

president to graduate from a college in Texas.

Texas State University is deeply committed to the success of all students while pursuing Carnegie’s

“R1: Doctoral Universities – very high research activity” classification. The University is developing a strategic plan to enhance its Research and Development and intellectual property portfolio, expand its Ph.D. programs, and increase opportunities for post-doctoral research while also developing strategies to further student success.

2.2 MISSION STATEMENT: Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and world.

2.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION, BUDGET, AND SCOPE: The campus continues to grow which in turn increases the need for parking spaces to accommodate students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

The Charles Austin Drive Parking Garage is envisioned as a seven (7) level, precast concrete structure designed to accommodate a minimum of one thousand five hundred (1,500) parking spaces.

The project site is located wholly within an existing surface parking lot across from the University

Events Center in San Marcos, Texas. It is anticipated that the parking structure will be situated towards the southeast corner of the property.

2.3.1 Project design requirements can be found in the Design Criteria Package included as

Exhibit A on ESBD.

2.3.2 The total Design/Build Budget Limitation (“DBBL”) for the Project is: $40,500,000

2.3.3 The total Construction Cost Limitation (“CCL”) for the Project is: $37,500,000

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

2.4.1 Owner publishes RFQ/P for D-B Services ........................................................ 08/04/2026

2.4.2 Optional Pre-Submittal Conference (10:00 am.) ............................................... 08/18/2026

2.4.3 RFQ submittal of questions deadline (12:00 p.m.) ........................................... 09/01/2026

2.4.4 Deadline for submittal of Qualifications, HCL and HSP (2:00 p.m.) ............... 09/10/2026

2.4.5 Respondents name read aloud at Texas State University .................................. 09/10/2026

2.4.6 Owner selects shortlisted Respondents for interview (if required) ................... 09/30/2026

2.4.7 Interview of shortlisted Respondents (if required) ............................................ 10/13/2026

2.4.8 Owner issues request for phase two information (to short-listed firms) ........... 10/20/2026

2.4.9 Deadline for submittal of phase two information (2:00 p.m.) ........................... 10/29/2026

2.4.10 Owner selects top ranked Respondent .............................................................. 10/30/2026

2.4.11 Owner commences negotiations ........................................................................ 11/09/2026

2.4.12 Owner and Respondent agree to terms of the D-B Agreement ......................... 11/30/2026

2.4.13 Execute D-B Agreement ................................................................................... 12/08/2026

2.4.14 Notice to Proceed for Design/Pre-Construction Services ................................. 12/08/2026

2.4.15 Board of Regents approval of Design Development Submittal ........................ 05/19/2027

2.4.16 Owner approves Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal ................................... 07/09/2027

2.4.17 Notice to Proceed for Construction Phase issued .............................................. 08/18/2027

2.4.18 Construction Documents complete ................................................................... 09/10/2027

2.4.19 Owner accepts Substantial Completion of Construction ................................... 12/06/2028

2.4.20 Final Completion ............................................................................................... 02/06/2029

2.4.21 Occupancy ......................................................................................................... 02/06/2029

The schedule of events presented above represents a basic timeline for the Project. A final Project timeline will be developed with the Owner and Design/Build firm at a later time. The Owner can be expected to work with the Design/Build firm to validate and improve on this initial schedule.

2.5 OWNER’S SPECIAL CONDITIONS: The Owner requires full compliance with specification

Division 0: Contract Requirements and Division 1: General Requirements, which will be integrated into the specifications for the Project and become part of the Contract. These specification sections shall be a part of the Design/Build Agreement. The sections may be viewed on the Owner’s website at: https://www.tsus.edu/offices/finance/capital-projects.html

SECTION 3 – REQUIREMENTS FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Respondents shall carefully read the information contained in the following criteria and submit a complete statement of Qualifications responding to all questions in Section 3 formatted as directed in Section 5.

Incomplete Qualifications will be considered non-responsive and subject to rejection. Qualifications shall constitute up to Forty Percent (40%) of the total Respondent evaluation score.

3.1 CRITERION ONE: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO PROVIDE DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES:

(Criterion Weight: 5%)

3.1.1 Provide a brief history of Respondent’s firm.

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

3.1.2.1 Volume:

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

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

RFQ for Design-Build Services (posted 08/04/2026) Charles Austin Drive Garage at Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas

RFQ No. 758-26-09110 https://www.tsus.edu/offices/finance/capital-projects.html

3.1.2.2 Revenues: Annual revenue totals and percent change per year

3.1.2.3 Bonding:

3.1.2.3.1 Total bonding capacity

3.1.2.3.2 Available bonding capacity and current backlog.

3.1.3 Attach a letter of intent from a surety company indicating ability to bond Respondent for the entire construction cost of the Project. The surety shall acknowledge that the

Respondent may be bonded for each stage/phase of the Project (if applicable), with a potential maximum construction cost of Thirty-Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand

Dollars ($37,500,000). Bonding requirements are set forth in Article 17 of the Agreement, the 2022 Uniform General Conditions for Construction Contracts, and Special Conditions, if any.

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

3.1.5 Provide details of any past or pending litigation, or claims filed, against any firm of the

Respondent’s team that may affect its performance under an Agreement with the Owner.

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

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

3.2 CRITERION TWO: QUALIFICATIONS OF DESIGN/BUILD TEAM AND THE EXECUTION

OF SERVICES: (Criterion Weight: 20%)

3.2.1 Provide resumes of all Respondent’s team members, including architectural, engineering, technical consultants, construction contractors, and subcontractors, that will be dedicated to and directly involved in the Project, including their experience with similar projects, definition of that person’s specific role in the Pre-Construction and Construction phases for the Project, the number of years with their respective firms, and their cities of residence.

3.2.2 For each of the proposed Respondent’s team members identified in 3.2.1, describe their responsibilities in each of the representative projects presented in 3.3, and compare them with their anticipated responsibilities in this Project. List other projects on which the

Respondent’s team members have worked together.

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

3.2.4 Describe Respondent’s management and execution plan for providing Pre-Construction

Phase Services required for this Project.

3.2.5 Describe what Respondent perceives as the critical issues for this Project, whether in the

Pre-Construction or Construction Phase.

3.2.6 Describe Respondent’s procedures, objectives, and personnel responsible for reviewing design and Construction Documents and for providing feedback regarding cost, schedule, and constructability to the Owner.

3.2.7 Describe Respondent’s Bid/Proposal Package Strategy for completion of the Construction

Documents and for procuring the work from subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, etc.

3.2.8 Describe Respondent’s constructability program for this Project and how it will be implemented.

3.2.9 Describe Respondent’s philosophy for maximizing Project scope for the Owner during Pre-

Construction services, minimizing risk, and identifying when savings can be returned to the Owner during construction.

3.2.10 For Pre-Construction and Construction services, provide examples of records, reports, monitoring systems, and information management systems Respondent will use on this

3.2.11 Declare if Respondent, or any other company within the same holding group of companies, desires to self-perform work on this Project, and describe the method for determining itself as the “best value” through a competitive proposal process.

3.2.12 Describe Respondent’s approach to coordinating inspections and approvals with the Texas

Department of Licensing and Regulation regarding Texas Accessibility Standards, the

State Fire Marshal and other authorities having jurisdiction over the Project.

3.3 CRITERION THREE: RESPONDENT’S PAST PERFORMANCE ON REPRESENTATIVE

DESIGN/BUILD PROJECTS: (Criterion Weight: 20%)

3.3.1 Identify and describe the Respondent’s team’s past experience for providing Design/Build services that are MOST RELATED TO THIS PROJECT within the last five (5) years.

Provide not less than three (3) but not more than five (5) examples. List the projects in order of priority, with the most relevant project listed first. Provide the following information for each project listed:

3.3.1.1 Project name, location, description, and delivery method if other than

Design/Build

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

3.3.1.3 Construction cost estimates at Design Development, final GMP amount and final construction cost. Explain the reasons for any deviations.

3.3.1.4 Final project size in gross square feet

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

3.3.1.6 Notice to Proceed date for Pre-Construction Services

3.3.1.7 Originally planned and actual Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and

Final Payment dates for Construction Services. Explain reasons for any deviation.

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

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

3.3.1.10 Names of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and other major subcontractors

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

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

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

3.3.2.3 Length of business relationship with the owner

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

3.3.3 Has Proposer worked with The System or one of the member Institutions in the past five

(5) years? If “yes,” state The System contact (or member Institution name, department name, and department contact) and provide a brief description of work performed.

3.4 CRITERION FOUR: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO ESTABLISH BUDGETS AND

CONTROL COSTS: (Criterion Weight: 15%)

3.4.1 Describe Respondent’s methodology for working with the the Owner to deliver a GMP and to maintain the GMP throughout the design and construction phases including any processes for establishing, tracking, and reporting during the course of the Project.

3.4.2 Describe Respondent’s cost control methods during construction and how Respondent procures subcontracts, confirms scope, amounts, and ensures proper payment.

3.4.3 If the Owner intends to accept a GMP prior to completion of Construction Documents;

describe: 1) Respondent’s process for ensuring that the design documents provide the information necessary to arrive at a complete GMP, including all Owner requirements with reasonable contingencies, and 2) Respondent’s process for subsequently ensuring that the one hundred percent (100%) Construction Documents align with the project scope in the previously accepted GMP proposal documents.

3.4.4 Describe the percentage for construction contingency desired at GMP, and how these contingencies will be managed through the completion of Construction Phase services.

3.4.5 Describe the bonds Respondent requires of subcontractors including if Subguard will be used.

3.4.6 Identify a maximum of three (3) projects from Section 3.3 of this RFQ, with GMP contracts, and the amount of savings (if any) returned to the owner.

3.5 CRITERION FIVE: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO MEET SCHEDULES: (Criterion Weight:

15%)

3.5.1 Describe how Respondent will develop, maintain, and update the project schedule during design and construction. Identify the specific resources (i.e., personnel, hardware, software, etc.) to be used on this Project.

3.5.2 Describe Respondent’s approach to assuring timely completion of this Project, including methods for schedule recovery, if necessary. From any three (3) of the projects listed in

RFQ for Design-Build Services (posted 08/04/2026) Charles Austin Drive Garage at Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas response to Section 3.3 of this RFQ, provide examples of how these techniques were used, including specific scheduling challenges/requirements and actual solutions.

3.5.3 Describe Respondent’s experience with Critical Path Method (“CPM”) scheduling. From any of three (3) of the projects listed in response to Section 3.3 of this RFQ, provide one

(1) sample of the monthly schedule reports, including identified milestones, and any schedule recovery plans.

3.5.4 Provide a simple CPM Milestone schedule on how Respondent perceives this Project could be built. Identify specific critical process, phases, milestones, approvals, and procurements anticipated. Include the ten percent (10%) total project float that will be required in the critical path during the Construction Phase. If Respondent proposes to improve the schedule, describe the impact on quality of services, materials or workmanship that may occur.

3.6 CRITERION SIX: RESPONDENT’S KNOWLEDGE OF CURRENT CONSTRUCTION

METHODOLOGIES, TECHNOLOGIES, QUALITY, AND BEST PRACTICES: (Criterion

Weight: 10%)

3.6.1 Describe Respondent’s quality assurance program. Explain the methods used to ensure quality control during the Design and Construction phases of a project. Provide a specific example from one (1) of the representative projects, listed in response to Section 3.3 of this

RFQ, of how Respondent’s quality control program overcame a difficult design or constructability issue and resulted in higher quality project.

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

3.6.2.1 Establishing and tracking project objectives.

3.6.2.2 Using project scope definition resources (i.e., Project Definitions Rating Index

(PDRI)) in order to obtain complete and accurate design and construction documents from the A/E.

3.6.2.3 Partnering.

3.6.2.4 Cost tracking.

3.6.2.5 Change (order) management systems.

3.6.2.6 Building systems commissioning including coordination with the Owner’s commissioning agent.

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

3.6.3 Describe Respondent’s implementation of a quality control process for this Project during the Design Development stage through completion of Construction Documents stage.

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

3.6.5 As the Design/Build contractor, describe Respondent’s relationship with the local subcontracting community.

3.7 CRITERION SEVEN: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE

PROBLEMS: (Criterion Weight: 5%)

3.7.1 Describe Respondent’s understanding of the administrative challenges and opportunities associated with providing Design, Pre-Construction, and Construction services for Owner on this Project, and Respondent’s strategy for addressing these issues.

3.7.2 Understanding the schedule limitations, provide an analysis of the…