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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR

INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ)

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER

RFQ No.: UTHSCT2027-001

ISSUE DATE: October 1, 2026

DUE DATE: October 28, 2026

Prepared By:

Demi Beckham, CTCD

Construction Contracts Coordinator Capital Planning & Construction

11937 US Hwy 271 Tyler, TX 75708

Email: Demi.beckham@uttyler.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 Anticipated Professional Services

and Submission Options

1.5 Clarifications and Interpretations

1.6 Submission of Qualifications

1.7 Point-Of-Contact

1.8 Evaluation of Qualifications

1.9 Owner’s Reservation of Rights

1.10 Acceptance of Evaluation

Methodology

1.11 No Reimbursement for Costs

1.12 Pre-Submittal Conference

1.13 Eligible Respondents

1.14 Subcontracting Plan Submittal

Requirements

1.15 Sales and Use Taxes

1.16 Certification of Franchise Tax

Status

1.17 Required Notices of Workers’

Compensation Insurance Coverage

1.18 Not Used

1.19 Delinquency in Paying Child

Support

1.20 State Registration of Architecture

Firms

1.21 State Registration of Engineering

Firms

1.22 Disclosure of Interested Parties

Statute

1.23 Certification Required by Texas

Governor Executive Order GA-48

Section 2 - Executive Summary

2.1 Historical Background

2.2 Project Description

2.3 Planning Schedule

2.6 GPO

Section 3 - Requirements for Statement of Qualifications

3.1 Respondent’s Statement of

Qualifications and Availability to Undertake the Project

3.2 Respondent’s Ability to Provide

Services

3.3 Project Team’s Ability to Provide

Design and Construction Administration Services

3.4 Performance on Past

Representative Projects

3.5 Past Performance on U.T. System

Projects

3.6 Respondent’s General

Understanding of the U.T. System A/E Agreement

3.7 Respondent’s Planning

Capabilities

3.8 Respondent’s Knowledge of Best

Practices

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3.9 Respondent’s Ability to Identify

and Resolve Problems on Past Projects

3.10 Execution of Offer

Section 4 - Format for Statement of Qualifications

4.1 General Instructions

4.2 Page Size, Orientation and

Bookmarks

4.3 Table of Contents

4.4 Pagination

Section 5 - Attachments to the RFQ

5.1 Agreement Between the Board of

Regents, The University of Texas System, Owner, and Project Architect/Engineer with Exhibits

5.2 Exhibit H: Police on Utilization of

Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB)Subcontracting Plan

5.3 Presubmittal Conference Map

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler RFQ No.: UTHSCT2027-001

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION: The University of Texas at Health Science Center Tyler

(“Owner”) is soliciting statements of qualifications (“Qualifications”) from qualified Architectural and Engineering firms (Respondents) to establish multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity ("IDIQ") contracts for on-call professional architectural and engineering services, in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Request for Qualifications.

1.1.1 This Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) is the first step in a two-step process for selecting an Architect/Engineer firm (Respondent). The RFQ provides the information necessary to prepare and submit Qualifications for consideration and initial ranking by the Owner. Based on the initial ranking, the Owner may select the top ranked qualified respondents to attend Interviews in the final step of the process.

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

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.

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 information.

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1.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT: Any contract resulting from this solicitation will be in the form of the Owner’s Standard Architect/Engineer Agreement a copy of which is attached to this RFQ.

1.4 ANTICIPATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND SUBMISSION OPTIONS: The University intends to establish multiple on-call IDIQ contracts for Architectural and Engineering professional services. The University anticipates that the services required under these contracts may be provided by full-service Architectural/Engineering teams or by individual firms providing services within a specific professional discipline. Respondents are not required to provide all architectural and engineering disciplines identified in this RFQ. A Respondent may submit Qualifications for one individual service discipline, or may submit multiple disciplines within a single Statement of Qualifications.

1.4.1 Submission as an individual discipline will not, by itself, limit the University's consideration of the Respondent for that discipline. The University may award an IDIQ contract to a firm for an individual discipline even if the firm is not submitting as part of a full A/E team.

1.4.2 The anticipated professional services may include, but are not limited to, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, Fire Protection, Landscape Architecture, Accessibility/TAS, Building Envelope, Environmental/Hazardous Materials, Surveying, Geotechnical Engineering, and other specialty engineering services.

1.5 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 Addenda on the Bonfire website https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com.

It is the responsibility of all Respondents to obtain this information in a timely manner. All such Addenda issued by the Owner before the qualifications are due as part of the RFQ, and Respondents shall acknowledge receipt of and incorporate each addendum in its Qualifications.

1.5.1 Respondents shall consider only those clarifications and interpretations that the

Owner issues by addenda ten (10) 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.

https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com/

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1.6 SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATIONS:

1.6.1 DEADLINE AND LOCATION: The Owner will only receive submissions as Qualifications with Execution of Offer (EOO) and Policy on Utilization of Veteran Heros United in Business as two separate electronic files until October 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time via this upload link:

BonfireHub Website https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com

Qualifications shall be submitted online using the BonfireHub website currently found at https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com. Submissions by other method(s) will not be accepted.

Browser cookies must be enabled. Respondents should contact Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com for technical questions related to submissions or visit Bonfire’s help forum at https://bonfirehub.zendesk.com/hc.

Submission materials should be prepared in the file formats listed under Requested Information for this opportunity in the Bonfire Portal. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB. Documents should not be embedded within uploaded files, as the embedded files will not be accessible or evaluated. Submissions may be amended, but only before the Submission Deadline. Respondents wishing to amend their Qualifications may amend before the Submission Deadline directly on the BonfireHub website https://uttyler.bonfirehub.com.

Qualifications shall be addressed to the Point-of-Contact identified in Section 1.7 of this RFQ. Respondents may contact Point-of-Contact if any part of its submission fails to upload after multiple attempts or to verify receipt of the submission.

1.6.2 During this procurement process, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler cannot be held responsible for all possible contingencies. In the event the Respondent experiences any issues with its submission, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler reserves the right to proceed with the selection of an Architect / Engineer Firm.

1.6.3 Qualifications and Subcontracting Plans submitted past the deadline will not be acknowledged by the Owner.

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1.6.4 The Owner will not acknowledge or receive Qualifications or Subcontracting Plans by any other means other than those identified in 1.6.1.

1.6.5 Qualifications or Subcontracting Plans submitted to the Owner will not be returned to Respondents.

1.7 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 and technical specifications, to the Point-of-Contact person.

Demi Beckham Construction Contracts Coordinator Capital Planning & Construction 3900 University Blvd.

Tyler, Texas 75799 Demi.Beckham@uttyler.edu

1.8 EVALUATION OF QUALIFICATIONS: The evaluation of the Qualifications shall be based on the requirements described in this RFQ. All properly submitted Qualifications will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked by the Owner. The top ranked respondents may be selected by the Owner to participate in step two of the selection process.

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

1.9 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 reject any or all Qualifications, cancel or modify this solicitation, award contracts to multiple Respondents, award fewer contracts than anticipated, decline to award any contract, or re-solicit all or part of the services described herein.

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.

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1.10 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.

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

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

October 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time

The University of Texas at Tyler Fine Arts Complex, (ARC) Room 112 3900 University Blvd Tyler, TX 75799

1.12.1 Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is optional.

1.13 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.

1.14 VETERAN HEROS UNITED IN BUSINESS (VETHUB) SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: It is the policy of The University of Texas System, and each of its component institutions, to encourage the use of VetHUBs and to promote full and equal business opportunities for all businesses in compliance with the Texas Administrative Code rules for the HUB Program. Accordingly, the Office of Capital Projects (OCP) has adopted the Texas Administrative Code HUB Subcontracts Rule

20.285 and Exhibit H VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (see attached). The Policy applies to all contracts with an expected value of $100,000 or more. If OCP determines that subcontracting opportunities are probable, then a Subcontracting Plan (SP) is a required element of the Qualifications. Failure to submit a required Subcontracting Plan will result in rejection of the Qualifications. Respondents that fail to submit the SP will be considered non-responsive to this RFQ as required by §2161.252, Government Code.

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The “Policy on Utilization of Veteran Heros United in Business and Acknowledgement of Good Faith Effort Form” for Miscellaneous Architectural and Engineering Services for Projects of Limited Scope is the only part of the Subcontracting Plan that must be submitted at the same time as Proposal. For assigned Project(s) with an expected value of $100,000 or more, that the University determines that subcontracting opportunities are probable, then a Subcontracting Plan is a required element of the Project Price Proposal. Failure to submit a required Subcontracting Plan (SP) will result in rejection of the Project Price Proposal.

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 University of Texas System. The section further permits the purchase tax-free of tangible personal property (other than machinery or equipment and its accessories and repair and replacement parts) for use in the performance of such a contract if the property is "necessary and essential for the performance of the contract" and "completely consumed at the job site." In addition, the section permits the purchase tax-free of a tangible service for use in the performance of such a contract if the service is performed at the job site and if "the contract expressly requires the specific service to be provided or purchased by the person performing the contract" or "the service is integral to the performance of the contract."

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

1.17 REQUIRED NOTICES OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE: The

Texas Workers' Compensation Commission has adopted a new rule, 28 TAC, sec.

110.110, relating to REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. The rule implements sec. 406.096, Texas Labor Code, which requires workers' compensation insurance coverage for all persons providing services on a building or construction project for a governmental entity. The requirements of the rule are set forth in Article 6 of the Uniform General Conditions.

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1.18 Not Used.

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

1.20 STATE REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTURE FIRMS: Respondents are advised that the

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

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

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

1.22 DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTED PARTIES STATUTE. In its submission, Respondents must agree to comply with Section 2252.908, Texas Government Code (“Disclosure of Interested Parties Statute”) and 1 Texas Administration Code Sections 46.1 through 46.3 (“Disclosure of Interested Parties Regulations”) as implemented by the Texas Ethics Commission (“TEC”), including, among other things, providing the TEC and University with the information required by the Disclosure of Interested Parties Statute and the Disclosure of Interested Parties Regulations on the form promulgated by the TEC and set forth in APPENDIX EIGHT. The form will be required to be submitted to Owner prior to the countersigning of the final agreement and not submitted with this RFQ.

1.23 CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY TEXAS GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER GA-48:

Pursuant to Executive Order GA-48 of the Governor of Texas effective November 19, 2024, Contractor certifies that it and, if applicable, any of its holding companies or subsidiaries, is not:

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a. Listed in Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA);

or

b. Listed in Section 1260H of the 2021 NDAA; or

c. Owned by the government of a country on the U.S. Department of

Commerce's foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. § 791.4; or

d. Controlled by any governing or regulatory body located in a country on the

U.S. Department of Commerce's foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.

[NOTE: Executive Order GA 48 states that a public institution of higher education cannot enter into a new contract, contract extension, or contract renewal for a good or service with any company that meets any of the above-listed criteria. However, if the public institution of higher education can sufficiently demonstrate that (a) the good or service is necessary for the institution of higher education to fulfill a core function that directly benefits Texans and (b) the good or service can only be provided by an entity that meets one of the above-listed criteria, then the public institution of higher education may enter into a new contract, contract renewal, or contract extension with such an entity for no more than one year from November 19, 2024, and never thereafter.]

SECTION 2 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler has a rich history of commitment and dedication to patient care and community health. From its early beginnings in 1943 as the site of the 1,000-bed Camp Fannin Army hospital during World War II through decades of fighting against pulmonary diseases like tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asbestosis, UT Health Science Center has served the citizens of Texas with distinction. On September 1, 1977, under the leadership of George A. Hurst, M.D., the state hospital known as the East Texas Chest Hospital officially became The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, joining the world-renowned University of Texas System with an expanded mission that today includes patient care and community health, medical and health education, and biomedical and clinical research. The education mission of UT Health East Texas took a giant leap forward with the expansion of a new medical residency training program in internal medicine in 2010 and the approval by the Texas Higher

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Education Coordinating Board to establish the School of Medical Biological Sciences in early 2012. A first-ever, degree-granting program, a master’s in biotechnology, welcomed its first class of students in August 2012. In February 2018, UT Health Science Center received approval from the Board of Regents to merge their health-related operations with East Texas Medical Center. On December 9th, 2020, The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges approved the operational plan to merge The University of Texas at Tyler and The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center. Under the approved plan, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center retained its status as a health-related institution while administratively becoming an instructional site of The University of Texas at Tyler.

2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION, SCOPE AND BUDGET:

The University intends to award multiple contracts under this RFQ. The selected firms will provide professional A/E services on an as-needed basis through individual Task Orders issued during the contract term.

No specific volume or amount of work is guaranteed to any selected firm. Task Orders may vary in scope, complexity, duration, and construction value.

The anticipated services will consist primarily of professional architectural and engineering services associated with existing University facilities. Services may include:

• Building renovations and remodeling;

• Classroom renovations;

• Laboratory renovations;

• Office renovations;

• Healthcare and clinical renovations;

• Interior finish renovations;

• Building additions and expansions;

• Accessibility/TAS improvements;

• Life-safety improvements;

• HVAC modifications;

• Electrical modifications;

• Plumbing modifications;

• Fire protection and fire alarm modifications;

• Structural modifications;

• Roofing and building-envelope improvements;

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• Site improvements;

• Utility improvements;

• Deferred-maintenance projects;

• Energy-efficiency improvements;

• Infrastructure improvements;

• Parking and pedestrian improvements; and

• Other related capital improvement projects.

New construction projects may occasionally be assigned but are not anticipated to constitute the majority of the work under this contract.

2.3 PLANNING SCHEDULE: Key planning schedule milestones are:

Owner receives Request For Qualifications 10/1/2026 Owner conducts Pre-Submittal Conference 10/08/2026 Deadline for Questions 10/14/2026 Qualification Submittal Deadline 10/28/2026 Respondent Interviews (Projected) 11/16-11/20/2026 Owner executes Agreement (Anticipated) 12/01/2026

2.6 OWNER’S GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATION (GPO): Respondent, as a basic service, shall provide coordination of design efforts, including the specification of project materials and systems, with the Owner’s GPO. Owner currently has access to national group purchasing programs and contracts with various manufacturers and providers of construction and renovation materials and services (collectively, the “Suppliers”) through Premier Purchasing Partners. Such programs, contracts and Suppliers also provide group purchase pricing and discounts to third party purchasers, such as contractors and subcontractors, when Owner is the end user of the purchased items. Therefore, Owner requires that, to the fullest extent appropriate and reasonable, (i) during Respondent’s preparation of the Construction Documents, Respondent will intentionally consider the availability and suitability of materials and services offered by the Suppliers, and (ii) the Suppliers will be given opportunities to competitively bid on applicable components of the Work.

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SECTION 3 – REQUIREMENTS FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Note: Since this RFQ is not for any one specific project, the Owner understands the difficulty a Respondent may have in addressing requirements for architect/engineer consultant names, resumes, or similar information for any resulting project. The Owner recommends that the Proposer include a representative list or pool of possible project/lead designers or other consultants from which your company might select depending on the nature of an assigned project. Please respond to the requirements to the best of your ability given the constraints of the project description.

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 CRITERIA ONE: RESPONDENT’S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND

AVAILABILITY TO UNDERTAKE THESE SERVICES (Maximum of two (2) printed pages per question)

3.1.1 Provide a statement of interest for this RFQ’s described services including a narrative describing the Prime Firm’s and Project Team’s unique qualifications.

3.1.2 Provide a statement on the availability and commitment of the Respondent and its principal(s) and assigned professionals to undertake these services during the contract term.

3.1.3 Provide a brief history of the Respondent proposed for these services.

3.1.4 Provide a statement of willingness to accept the terms and conditions of the

Sample Agreement attached as Exhibit A or indicating any exceptions to such terms and conditions.

3.2 CRITERIA TWO: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES

3.2.1 Provide the following information for the Respondent:

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

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

Number of Employees by skill group Annual revenue totals for the past ten (10) years

3.2.2 Provide the three (3) most recent audited financial statements documenting

Respondent’s financial stability.

3.2.3 Is Respondent’s 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

Respondent’s company that would affect Respondent’s company's performance under a Contract with the Owner.

3.2.5 Is Respondent’s 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 Respondent and any Owner employee, officer or Regent? If so, please explain.

3.2.7 Provide claims history under professional malpractice insurance for the past five

(5) years for the Respondent and any team members proposed to provide professional architectural or engineering services.

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

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

3.3.1 Describe, in graphic and written form, the proposed project assignments and lines of authority and communication for principals and key professional members that will be involved on the project(s). Indicate the estimated percentage of time these individuals will be involved in the project(s) for design and construction.

3.3.2 Provide resumes giving the experience and expertise of the professional members that will be involved in the project(s), including their experience with similar projects, the number of years with the firm, and their city of residence.

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3.3.3 Clearly identify the members of the proposed project team who worked on the listed projects in Criteria 3.4 and 3.5 and describe their roles in those projects.

3.4 CRITERIA FOUR: PERFORMANCE ON PAST REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

List a maximum of five (5) projects for which you have provided services that are most related to the Architectural and/or Engineering services described in this section of the RFQ. If the Prime Firm has not previously provided services for The University of Texas System, then identify and describe the Prime Firm’s past performance on projects for “major” institutions of higher education (or similar) within the last five (5) years.

3.4.1 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 Color images (photographic or machine reproductions) Initial Construction Cost and Final Construction Cost, including Change

Orders Accuracy of costs estimates performed at each stage of design stated in % in comparison to Final Construction Cost, including Change Orders.

Final project size in gross square feet Type of construction (new, renovation, or expansion) Actual start and finish dates for design Actual Notice To Proceed and Substantial Completion dates for construction Description of professional services Respondent provided for the project Name of Project Manager (individual responsible to the Owner for the overall success of the project) Name of Project Architect (individual responsible for coordinating the day-to-day work) Name of Project Designer (individual responsible for design concepts) Consultants

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

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

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

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/P process.

3.5 CRITERIA FIVE: PAST PERFORMANCE ON U.T. SYSTEM PROJECTS

3.5.1 Identify and describe the Respondent’s experience on University of Texas System projects within the last last five (5) years. Projects may repeat with Section 3.4

If the Respondent has not previously provided services for The University of Texas System, then identify and describe the Respondnet’s past performance on projects for “major” institutions of higher education (or similar) within the last five

(5) years.

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

Project name, location, contract delivery method, and description Color images (photographic or machine reproductions) Initial Construction Cost and Final Construction Cost, including Change

Orders Accuracy of costs estimates performed at each stage of design stated in % in comparison to Final Construction Cost, including Change Orders.

Final project size in gross square feet Type of construction (new, renovation, or expansion) Actual start and finish dates for design Actual Notice To Proceed and Substantial Completion dates for construction Description of professional services Respondent provided for the project Name of Project Manager (individual responsible to the Owner for the overall success of the project) Name of Project Architect (individual responsible for coordinating the day-to-day work) Name of Project Designer (individual responsible for design concepts)

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Consultants

3.6 CRITERIA SIX: RESPONDENT’S GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE U.T. SYSTEM

A/E AGREEMENT

3.6.1 In order to help facilitate and expedite execution of a U.T. System Project

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

3.6.2 Provide a detailed list (i.e. bulleted) of all Design Services Respondent will provide to the Owner under Basic Services on these projects.

3.6.3 Provide a detailed list (i.e. bulleted) of all Construction Administration Services

Respondent and project team will provide to the Owner under Basic Services on these projects.

3.6.4 Provide a detailed list (i.e. bulleted) of all Services Respondent’s and project team will provide to the Owner as Additional Services for Design and Construction Services on these projects.

3.6.5 Provide a detailed list (i.e. bulleted) of all reimbursable services/expenses

Respondent will request from the Owner and on these projects.

3.7 CRITERIA SEVEN: RESPONDENT’S PLANNING CAPABILITIES

3.7.1 State how Respondent will comply with the campus Masterplan.

3.7.2 State Respondent’s commitment and adherence to the campus Masterplan.

3.7.3 State Respondent’s experience with site planning including analysis to demonstrate feasibility, maximum utilization of buildable areas, building additions / expansion and long-term growth potential.

3.7.4 State Respondent’s experience with incorporating into the Project the Owner’s

Design Guidelines and Specifications and Institution’s Design and Construction Standards. Explain how the project team will track these criteria to ensure their incorporation.

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3.8 CRITERIA EIGHT: RESPONDENT’S KNOWLEDGE OF BEST PRACTICES

3.8.1 Describe the Respondent’s design philosophy, design methodology, and its process for integrating best practices for flexible spaces that can integrate multiple educational opportunities.

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

3.8.3 Describe the types of records, reports, monitoring systems, and information management systems, which your firm used in the management of the projects listed above. Describe how you used these systems for any combination of three

(3) projects listed in response to Criteria 3.4 and 3.5.

3.8.4 Describe Respondent’s and project team’s demonstrated technical competence and management qualifications with institutional projects, particularly those involving renovation and remodel.

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

3.8.6 Describe Respondent’s service support philosophy, how it is carried out, and how success in keeping this philosophy is measured.

3.8.7 Describe your cost estimating methods for the design and construction phases.

How does Respondent develop cost estimates and how often are they updated?

For any combination of three (3) projects listed in response to Criteria 3.4 and 3.5, provide examples of how these techniques were used and what degree of accuracy was achieved.

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

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3.8.9 If applicable, describe Respondent’s strategy for overcoming travel or project management logistics if Respondent’s or any other project team members are not located in the East Texas region.

3.9 CRITERIA NINE: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE PROBLEMS

3.9.1 Describe Respondent’s understanding of the administrative challenges and opportunities associated with providing Design and Construction Administration services for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler on this contract, and your strategy for resolving these issues.

3.9.2 What does Respondent perceive are the critical issues for this contract?

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

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

3.9.5 Describe the project team’s experience with renovation/expansion projects in occupied facilities.

3.10

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CRITERIA TEN: MANDATORY 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.

3.10.1 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.

3.10.2 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.

3.10.3 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.

3.10.4 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

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

3.10.6 By signature hereon, Respondent represents and warrants that:

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

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

3.10.6.3 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;

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

3.10.6.5 Respondent, if selected by the Owner, will maintain insurance as required by the Contract;

3.10.6.6 All statements, information and representations prepared and submitted in response to this RFQ are current, complete, true and accurate. Respondent acknowledges that the Owner will rely on such statements, information and representations in selecting the successful Respondent. If selected by the Owner as the successful Respondent, Respondent will notify the Owner immediately of any material change in any matters with regard to which

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Respondent has made a statement or representation or provided information.

3.10.7 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.

3.10.8 (Not Used)

3.10.9 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies as follows:

3.10.9.1 “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.”

3.10.9.2 “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.”

3.10.9.3 “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.”

3.10.10 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 University of Texas component, or Respondent has not been an employee of any University of Texas 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.

3.10.11 (Not Used)

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3.10.12 Respondent represents and warrants that all articles and services quoted in response to this RFQ meet or exceed the safety standards established and promulgated under the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Law (Public Law 91-596) and its regulations in effect or proposed as of the date of this solicitation.

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

3.10.14 By signature hereon, Respondent agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the State of Texas, all of its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims, actions, suits, demands, proceedings, costs, damages, and liabilities, arising out of, connected with, or resulting from any acts or omissions of Respondent or any agent, employee, subcontractor, or supplier of Respondent in the execution or performance of any agreements or other contractual arrangements which may result from the submission of Respondent’s Qualifications.

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

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

Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, UT System Chancellor, any UT institution president nor any executive officer of the University of Texas System or its component institutions that has a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in the transaction that is the subject of the contract is identified below. Attach additional pages as necessary.

(Name)

(Firm’s Business Title)

(UT System Title)

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3.10.17 Execution of Offer: RFQ No. UTHSCT2027-001

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

Respondent’s Name:

Respondent’s State of Texas Tax Account No:

(This 11-digit number is mandatory)

If a Corporation:

Respondent’s State of Incorporation:

Respondent’s Charter No:

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

(Name) (Name)

(Name) (Name) Submitted and Certified By:

(Respondent’s Name) (Title)

(Street Address) (Telephone Number)

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

(Authorized Signature) (Date)

ADDENDA: Receipt is hereby acknowledged of the following Addenda to this RFQ (initial as applicable).

No. 1 _____ No. 2 _____ No. 3 _____ No. 4 _____ No. 5 _____ No. 6 _____

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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 Electronically submitted Proposals shall be a searchable .pdf and a MAXIMUM OF FOURTY (40) PRINTABLE PAGES. Minimum eleven (11) point font size shall be used. The cover, table of contents, Subcontracting Plan (Section 1.14), 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.

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4.1.8 Qualifications shall consist of answers to questions identified in Section 3 of the RFQ.