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RFQ for IDIQ MEP Services 753-26-00034 Sam Houston Station University

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR

INDEFINITE DELIVERY-INDEFINITE QUANTITY

MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING (MEP)

ENGINEERING SERVICES

FOR

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS

RFQ No.:

753-26-00034

Submission Date:

September 15, 2026, 2p.m., C.D.T.

Prepared By:

Chuck Jones Director, Facilities Planning and Construction

Sam Houston State University

2424 S. Sam Houston Ave.

Huntsville, Texas 77341

RFQ for IDIQ MEP Services 753-26-00034 Sam Houston Station University

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 Pre-Submittal Conference

1.12 Eligible Respondents

1.13 Veteran Heroes United in Business

Submittal Requirements

1.14 Statement of Probability

1.15 Certain Proposals and Contracts

Prohibited

1.16 Sales and Use Taxes

1.17 Certification of Franchise Tax Status

1.18 Delinquency in Paying Child Support

1.19 State Registration of Engineering Firms

1.20 Use of Services by other Institutions of

Higher Education

Section 2 -1. Executive Summary

2.1 Historical Background

2.2 Project Description, Scope and Budget

2.3 Schedule

Section 3 - Requirements for Statement of

Qualifications

3.1 Respondent’s Statement of

Qualifications and Availability to

Undertake IDIQ

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing

Engineering Services

3.2 Firm’s Ability to Provide IDIQ

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing

Engineering Services

3.3 Qualifications of Assigned Firm

Personnel and Their Likely Roles

Respondent’s Performance on Past

Representative Engagements for IDIQ

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing

Engineering Services

3.4 Respondent’s Knowledge of

Best Practices

3.5 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

RFQ for IDIQ MEP Professional Services

Sam Houston State University

REQUEST FOR

QUALIFICATIONS FOR

INDEFINITE DELIVERY-INDEFINITE QUANTITY FOR

MECHNICAL/ELECTRICAL/

PLUMBING (MEP) ENGINEERING

SERVICES

RFQ No.: 753-26-00034

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION: Sam Houston State University (“Owner”) is soliciting Statements of

Qualifications for the selection of a firm (“Consultant”), to provide Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing

(MEP) Engineering Services for planning, design renovation and construction of facilities for Sam

Houston State University, Huntsville, TX (“Component”) on an hourly fee basis as needed by the

Owner. Such services are expected to be required but are not limited to pre-project planning, estimating, programming, design, bid and construction phases of the project delivery process or any other service that is beneficial in the delivery of facilities. The Consultant will render these services to the Component as needed, with no minimum or maximum amount of services specified. In particular, the Consultant must be prepared to assign at least one person with significant project planning and management experience to be available as the point of contact for all oversight efforts of the Sam Houston State University. A contract with the selected firm will be issued as an indefinite quantity contract with a 2-year initial term and an option for the Owner to extend the contract for one additional year. The total value of the Contract will not exceed $500,000 per contract year.

1.1.1 Collecting Statements of Qualifications in response to this RFQ is the first step in selecting the Consultant. This RFQ provides the information necessary for respondents to prepare and submit Statements of Qualifications for consideration and initial ranking by the Owner. In the next step the Owner will determine an initial ranking of the respondents. If the initial ranking of the respondents is reasonably conclusive, the Owner may make a “most qualified” selection based upon the written Qualifications only. If not, then the Owner may conduct interviews with a “short list” of respondents.

1.1.2 The Owner may select up to three (3) of the top ranked qualified respondents to participate in an interview with the Owner to confirm and clarify the qualifications submitted and to answer additional questions. The Owner will then rank the interviewed respondents in order to determine one or more of the most qualified respondent(s).

1.1.3 After selecting the most qualified respondent(s) the Owner will negotiate the services to be provided by the Consultant and a suitable fee schedule for those services.

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.

1.2.1 The Owner strictly complies with all statutes, court decisions, and opinions of the Texas

Attorney General with respect to disclosure of RFQ/P information.

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

Owner’s Standard Indefinite Quantity Professional Services Agreement, a copy of which will be provided to all firms selected for interviews or, in the case where no interviews are conducted, to the selected most qualified respondent.

1.4 CLARIFICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS: Any clarifications or interpretations of this RFQ that materially affect or change its requirements will be posted by the Owner as an addendum on all media channels where it was initially advertised. It is the responsibility of all respondents to obtain this information in a timely manner. All such addenda issued by the Owner before the proposals are due as part of the RFQ, and respondents shall acknowledge receipt of and incorporate each addendum in its Qualifications. Respondents shall consider only those clarifications and interpretations that the Owner issues by addenda five (5) days prior to the submittal deadline. Interpretations or clarifications in any other form, including oral statements, will not be binding on the Owner and should not be relied on in preparing Qualifications.

1.4.1 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 “Sam Houston State

University – 753”.

1.5 SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATIONS:

1.5.1 The qualifications must be received at the address specified prior to the deadline; please note that overnight deliveries such as FedEx and UPS arrive at a central campus location but are not usually delivered to the specified location until after the time deadline, and respondents are advised to use other methods of delivery or, if using an overnight delivery service, to send the response 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 University.

1.5.2 DEADLINE AND LOCATION: The Owner will receive Qualifications and HUB

Subcontracting Plan at the time and location described below.

September 15, 2026 – 2p.m. Central Daylight Time (C.D.T.)

Chuck Jones

Director, Facilities Planning and Construction

Sam Houston State University

2424 S Sam Houston Ave

Huntsville, Texas 77341

1.5.3 Submit five (5) identical copies of the Qualification. An original signature must be included on the “Execution of Offer” document, Section 3.6.17, submitted with each copy of the

Qualifications. Submit one (1) flash drive with identical copies of the Qualifications in Adobe

Acrobat PDF format.

1.5.4 Submit one (1) original, one (1) copy and two (2) flash drives of the VetHUB

Subcontracting Plan (“HSP”) as separate attachments to the Qualifications as described in

Section 1.13.

1.5.5 Qualifications received after the deadline in 1.5.2 will be returned to the respondent unopened.

http://www.txsmartbuy.com/sp

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

1.5.7 Properly submitted Qualifications will not be returned to respondents.

1.5.8 Qualifications materials must be enclosed in a sealed envelope (box or container) addressed to the Point-of-Contact person; the package must clearly identify the submittal deadline, the

RFQ number, name, email address, and return address of the respondent. The HSP subcontracting plan shall be included with the Statement of Qualifications packet but sealed separately.

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 person by via email only.

Jennifer Niemiec

Assistant to the Director

Facilities Planning and Construction

2424 S Sam Houston Avenue

Huntsville, TX 77341

Email: jjn014@shsu.edu

1.7 EVALUATION OF QUALIFICATIONS: The evaluation of the Qualifications shall be based on the requirements described in this RFQ. All properly submitted Qualifications will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked by a Selection Committee appointed by the Director of Facilities Planning &

Construction. The top four (4) or fewer ranked Respondents may be selected by the Owner for further consideration by participating in an interview wherein Qualifications will be presented and examined in further detail and where questions will be posted by the Selection Committee and answered by the Respondent.

1.7.1 Qualifications submittals should not include any information regarding respondent’s proposed fees, pricing, or other compensation considerations as these will not be a factor in the selection of the best qualified firm.

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 submissions and temporarily or permanently abandon the

Project. Owner makes no representations, written or oral, that it will enter into any form of agreement with any respondent to this RFQ for any project and no such representation is intended or should be construed by the issuance of this RFQ.

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

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

1.11 PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE: There will be no pre-submittal conference conducted for this selection process.

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.

1.13 HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES’ SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: It is the policy of the Owner and each of its component institutions, to promote and encourage contracting and subcontracting opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses (“VETHUBs”) in all contracts. Accordingly, specific plans and representations by Respondents that appear to facilitate the State’s commitment to supporting VETHUB enterprises are required in the selection process.

Failure to submit specific plans and representations regarding VETHUB utilization, and failure to address the subject at all, will be interpreted by the Selection Committee as an intention to not support the program and will disqualify the Respondent. VETHUB

Subcontracting Plan (“HSP”) is required as a part of the Respondent's Qualifications.

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

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

1.13.2 For a courtesy review or if you have any questions regarding the HSP, please contact Sam

Houston State University’s HUB Coordinator, Cynthia Tate Guajardo, at (936) 294-1991, clt083@shsu.edu.

1.13.3 The 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, 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, Tax Code, as amended effective October 1, 1993, permits the purchase free of state sales and use taxes of tangible personal property to be incorporated into realty in the performance of a contract for an improvement to realty for certain exempt entities that include the TSUS. 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."

https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub/forms.php mailto:clt083@shsu.edu.

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

1.16 CERTIFICATION OF FRANCHISE TAX STATUS: Respondents are advised that the successful respondent will be required to submit certification of franchise tax status as required by State Law

(H.B. 175, Acts 70th Leg. R.S., 1987, Ch. 283, p. 3242). The contractor agrees that each subcontractor and supplier under contract will also provide a certification of franchise tax status.

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

1.18 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 sole proprietorship, firm, partnership, corporation or joint stock association.

1.19 USE OF SERVICES BY OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION: Texas Law authorizes Institutions of Higher Education (defined by Section 61.003, Education Code) to use group purchasing procurement methods (Section 51.9335, Education Code). In addition to extending the pricing to Sam Houston State University, vendor agrees that other Institutions of Higher Education may enter an agreement or contract with vendor for the purchase of the products/services described herein based on the terms, conditions, and prices of this agreement. Such election shall be solely at the option of the Texas State University System component or other institutions of higher education.

These State Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education will issue their own purchase orders, directly receive goods or services at their place of business, and be directly billed by the successful respondent.

1.20 NON-DISCRIMINATION: 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.

1.21 NON-BOYCOTT VERIFICATION: Pursuant to Section 2270.002 of the Texas Government Code, Respondent certifies that either (i) it meets an exemption criterion under Section 2270.002; or (ii) it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract resulting from this solicitation. Respondent shall state any facts that make it exempt from the boycott certification in its

Response.

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

Code, Respondent and its subcontractors, officers, and employees, who are provided credential granting access to Component’s computer system also known as Component’s information system, must complete a cybersecurity training program certified under Section 2054.519, Texas

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

1.23 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.

1.24 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.

1.25 VACCINE PASSPORT PROHIBITION: Respondent certifies that it does not require its customers to provide any documentation certifying the customer’s COVID-19 vaccination or post- transmission recovery on entry to, to gain access to, or to receive service from, the Respondent's business.

Respondent acknowledges that such a vaccine or recovery requirement would make Respondent ineligible for a state-funded contract.

1.26 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AFFIRMATION: Pursuant to Section 2274.0102, Texas

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

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

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

SECTION 2 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1879, Sam Houston State University is the third oldest public university in Texas.

During its 143 years of service, the university has touched the lives of generations of Texans while helping shape the educational, social, economic, and cultural development of the state. Sam

Houston State University is a doctoral-granting university located in the rapidly growing Interstate

45 corridor north of Houston. Currently, Sam Houston State University has approximately 21,500 students enrolled in one of its 90 undergraduate of 70 graduate programs offered by eight colleges.

This year it has ten doctoral programs.

2.2 MISSION STATEMENT:

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

2.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION, AND SCOPE:

2.3.1 The scope of services is to provide, upon notification of a need, after providing a proposal and after contracting through a properly executed assignment document, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services including but not limited to the following:

2.3.2 Studies, reports, preliminary construction cost estimates, measurements, and project analysis and project studies for facilities on the Sam Houston State University Campus, Huntsville, Texas.

2.3.3 Preparation of reports, including preliminary working drawings and photographic documentation, detailing existing building conditions and deficiencies.

2.3.4 Recommend options for additions, remodeling, replacement, or new construction including project cost analysis.

2.3.5 Provide design services to include preliminary working drawings, working drawings and specifications for new construction and renovation projects, including preparation of cost estimates and bidding documents as well as assist in the procurement of construction services.

2.3.6 General contract administration including on-site inspection during construction.

2.3.7 General consulting services for assisting the Owner with project management and program management services.

2.3.8 Services of sub-consultants, as required per specific assignment.

2.3.9 Other sub-consultants as may be necessary to the MEP in fulfillment of its assignment.

2.3.10 SUBCONTRACTORS: Subcontractors providing service under any subsequent agreement shall meet the same requirements and level of experience as required of the respondent. No subcontract under the agreement shall relieve the primary respondent of responsibility for the service. If the respondent uses a subcontractor for any or all of the work required, the following conditions shall apply under the listed circumstances:

2.3.11 Respondents planning to subcontract all or a portion of the work shall identify the proposed subcontractors.

2.3.12 Subcontracting shall be at the respondent’s expense.

2.3.13 The Owner retains the right to check subcontractor’s background and make determination to approve or reject the use of submitted subcontractors.

2.3.14 The respondent shall be the only contact for the Owner and subcontractors. Respondent shall list a designated point of contact for all Owner and subcontractor inquiries.

2.3.15 The Respondent shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin. The engineer shall ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, sex, religion, age, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation;

and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The engineer agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees or applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination article. The engineer shall include these provisions in all subcontracts pertaining to the work.

2.4 SCHEDULE: Key schedule milestones (subject to change) are:

2.4.1 Owner publishes RFQ for MEP IDIQ Professional Services ............................... 08/18/2026

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

2.4.3 Deadline for submittal of Qualifications and HSP (2:00 p.m.) ............................. 09/15/2026

2.4.4 Owner announces “short-list” selected for interviews (if required)…………… ...09/22/2026

2.4.5 Owner interviews Respondents (if required)........................................................ .09/29/2026

2.4.6 Owner selects most qualified Respondent .............................................................. .10/06/2026

2.4.7 Owner negotiates fee and executes Agreement.................................................... 10/09/2026

SECTION 3 – REQUIREMENTS FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Respondents shall carefully read the information contained in the following criteria and submit a complete

Statement of Qualifications to all questions in Section 3 formatted as directed in Section 4. Incomplete

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

3.1 CRITERION ONE: RESPONDENT’S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND

AVAILABILITY TO UNDERTAKE INDEFINITE QUANTITY - INDEFINITE DELIVERY FOR

MECHNICAL/ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES - (Maximum of two (2) printed pages per question) (Criterion Weight: 5%)

3.1.1 Provide a statement of interest for the project including a narrative describing the Firm’s unique qualifications as they pertain to the program management services described in this

RFQ.

3.1.2 Provide a statement on the availability and commitment of the Firm and its principal(s) and assigned professionals to undertake the services described in this RFQ.

3.1.3 Provide a brief history of the Firm and each consultant proposed for the project.

3.1.4 Provide a graphic representation of the project team, identifying the Firm and any consultant proposed for the services described in this RFQ.

3.2 CRITERION TWO: FIRM’S ABILITY TO PROVIDE INDEFINITE QUANTITY - INDEFINITE

DELIVERY FOR MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES

(Criterion Weight: 10%)

3.2.1 PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE FIRM:

▪ Legal name of the company as registered with the Secretary State of Texas.

▪ Address of the office that will be providing services.

▪ Number of years in business.

▪ Type of Operation (Individual, Partnership, Corporation, Joint Venture,etc.).

▪ Number of Employees by skill group.

▪ Annual revenue totals for the past ten (10) years.

3.2.2 Provide the three (3) most recent audited financial statements documenting your firm’s financial stability.

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

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

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

3.2.6 Does any relationship exist by relative, business associate, capital funding agreement, or any other such kinship between your firm and any Owner employee, officer or Regent? If so, please explain.

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

3.3 CRITERION THREE: QUALIFICATIONS OF ASSIGNED FIRM PERSONNEL AND THEIR

LIKELY ROLES (Criterion Weight: 35%)

3.3.1 Identify the key professionals that will be involved in indefinite quantity indefinite delivery for these services and their likely roles. Specifically name the person who will support the oversight efforts with Sam Houston.

3.3.2 Provide resumes giving the experience and expertise of the professionals that will be involved in providing mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering services, including their experience with similar tasks, the number of years with the firm, and their city of residence.

3.3.3 Indicate whether the firm intends to use consultants or sub-consultants in rendering professional services to the Owner. If so, indicate the roles of such Consultants and describe the Firm’s process in working with consultants and integrating them into the process of providing indefinite quantity indefinite delivery for mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering services.

3.4 CRITERION FOUR: RESPONDENT’S PERFORMANCE ON PAST REPRESENTATIVE

ENGAGEMENTS FOR INDEFINITE QUANTITY - INDEFINITE DELIVERY FOR

MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES

(Criterion Weight: 35%)

3.4.1 List a maximum of five (5) projects for which you have provided indefinite quantity indefinite delivery for mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering services that are most closely related to the services described in this RFQ. Any engagements with TSUS, other

Texas public institutions of higher education and other Texas state-funded projects including public school districts should be included. List the projects in order of priority, with the most relevant project listed first. Provide the following information for each project listed:

▪ Project name, location, contract delivery method, and description of the type of services provided and the reclaimed dollar savings provided as a result of these services.

▪ Color images (photographic or machine reproductions).

▪ Construction cost at Programming, Schematic Design, Construction cost at Design

Development, Construction cost at 50% Construction Documents, Construction cost at 100% Construction Documents, and GMP or Bid amount.

▪ Final construction cost denoting change orders by type (i.e. scope change, unforeseen, errors and omissions

▪ Final projects size in gross square feet.

▪ Type of construction (new, renovation, or expansion).

▪ Originally Scheduled Notice to Proceed for Pre- Construction Services.

▪ Actual Notice to Proceed for Pre-Construction Services.

▪ Originally Scheduled Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Payment dates for Construction Services.

▪ Actual Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Payment dates for

Construction Services.

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

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

▪ Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Engineer’s name and representative who served as the day to day liaison(s) during the design and construction phase of the project, including telephone number.

▪ Length of business relationship with the Owner.

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

3.4.2 List a maximum of five (5) engagements for which you have provided consulting services that are most closely related to the services described in this RFQ. Any engagements with

Owner, other Texas public institutions of higher education and other State of Texas entities should be included. List the engagements in order of priority, with the most relevant engagement listed first. Provide the following information for each engagement listed:

▪ Name of Owner.

▪ Description of the type and scope of services provided.

▪ Time period during which such services were rendered.

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

▪ The Owner’s name and representative who served as the liaison during the delivery of services for the project, including telephone number.

▪ Length of nosiness relationship with the Owner. The Owner may contact references during any part of this process. The Owner reserves the right to contact any other references at any time during the RFQ process.

3.5 CRITERION FIVE: RESPONDENT’S KNOWLEDGE OF BEST PRACTICES

(Criterion Weight: 15%)

3.5.1 Describe the Firm’s philosophy, methodology, and its processes providing these types of services.

3.5.2 Provide specific examples of how these techniques or procedures were used in up to three

(3) projects listed in response to Criterion3.4.

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

3.6 EXECUTION OF OFFER

NOTE TO RESPONDENTS: SUBMIT ENTIRE SECTION WITH RESPONSE.

THIS EXECUTION OF OFFER MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND RETURNED WITH

THE RESPONDENT'S QUALIFICATIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN

THIS EXECUTION OF OFFER WITH THE QUALIFICATIONS MAY RESULT IN REJECTION

OF THE QUALIFICATIONS.

SIGNING A FALSE STATEMENT MAY VOID THE SUBMITTED QUALIFICATIONS OR

ANY AGREEMENTS OR OTHER CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS, WHICH MAY

RESULT FROM THE SUBMISSION OF RESPONDENT’S QUALIFICATIONS, AND THE

RESPONDENT MAY BE REMOVED FROM ALL PROPOSER LISTS. A FALSE

CERTIFICATION SHALL BE DEEMED A MATERIAL BREACH OF CONTRACT AND, AT

OWNER'S OPTION, MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION OF ANY RESULTING CONTRACT

OR PURCHASE ORDER.

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

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

3.6.3 By signature hereon, Respondent affirms that he has not given, nor intends to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted

Qualifications.

3.6.4 By signature hereon, a corporate Respondent certifies that it is not currently delinquent in the payment of any Franchise Taxes due under Chapter 171, Texas Tax Code, or that the corporate Respondent is exempt from the payment of such taxes, or that the corporate

Respondent is an out-of-state corporation that is not subject to the Texas Franchise Tax, whichever is applicable.

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

3.6.6 By signature hereon, Respondent represents and warrants that:

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

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

3.6.6.3 Respondent is aware of, is fully informed about, and is in full compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.

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

Contract.

3.6.6.5 All statements, information and representations prepared and submitted in response to this RFQ are current, complete, true and accurate. Respondent acknowledges that the

Owner will rely on such statements, information and representations in selecting the successful Respondent. If selected by the Owner as the successful Respondent, Respondent will notify the Owner immediately of any material change in any matters with regard to which Respondent has made a statement or representation or provided information.

3.6.7 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that the individual signing this document and the documents made part of the RFQ is authorized to sign such documents on behalf of the company and to bind the company under any agreements or other contractual arrangements, which may result from the submission of Respondent’s Qualifications.

3.6.8 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that if a Texas address is shown as the address of the Respondent, Respondent qualifies as a Texas Bidder as defined in 34 TAC 20.32 (68).

3.6.9 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies as follows:

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

3.6.9.2 “Under Section 2155.004, Texas Government Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this bid or contract is not ineligible to receive the specified contract and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated, and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate.”

3.6.9.3 “Under Section 2254.004, Texas Government Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that each individual or business entity which is an engineer or architect proposed by

Respondent as a member of its team was selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications only.”

3.6.10 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that no relationship, whether by relative, business associate, capital funding agreement or by any other such kinship exist between Respondent and an employee of any TSUS component, or Respondent has not been an employee of any

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

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

Texas Government Code).

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

3.6.13 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that no member of the Board of Regents of the

TSUS, or the Executive Officers of the TSUS or its component institutions, has a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in the transaction that is subject of the contract.

EXECUTION OF OFFER: RFQ No. 753-26-00034 IDIQ Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing

Professional Services

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

Respondent’s Company Name:

Respondent’s State of Texas Tax Account No:

(This 11 digit number is mandatory)

If a Corporation:

Respondent’s State of Incorporation:

Respondent’s Charter No:

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

Type Name

Submitted and Certified By:

(Type Respondent’s Name) (Type Title)

(Type Street Address) (Type Telephone Number)

(Type City, State, Zip Code) (Type Fax Number)

(Authorized Signature) (Type Email Address) required for RFQ Notification

(Type Date)

RFQ for IDIQ MEP Professional Services

RFQ No. IDIQ MEP 2017-20

SECTION 4 – FORMAT FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

4.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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

4.1.2 The Statement of Qualifications shall be a maximum of 50 printed (either 50 single sided printed pages or 25 double-sided printed pages) and could be entirely adequate with considerably fewer pages. The cover, table of contents, divider sheets, HUB

Subcontracting Plan, if any, Financials, and Execution of Offer do not count as printed pages.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4.2 PAGE SIZE, BINDING, DIVIDERS, AND TABS:

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

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

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

4.3 TABLE OF CONTENTS:

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

Qualifications.

4.4 PAGINATION:

4.4.1 Number all pages of the submittal sequentially using Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.); the

Respondent is not required to number the pages of any HUB Subcontracting Plan.

END OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS