Kaufman Juv RFSQ_9_24_25.docx

Request for Qualification of Design-Build Entities for:

New Juvenile Facility

October 1, 2025

Kaufman County New Juvenile Facility Qualification Document

RFQ No. 2025-013 General Services Agency ii 10/31/2025

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Kaufman County New Juvenile Facility Qualification Document

Kaufman County – New Juvenile Facility i

NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTNotice of Qualification Requirement

In accordance with this Notice of Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”), Kaufman County (“County”) hereby gives notice that it is issuing this RFQ to evaluate the qualifications of Design-Build Entities and their proposed Design-Build Teams for the purpose of selecting a Design-Build Entity to provide Design-Build services for the new 32-bed Kaufman County Juvenile Facility.

Through this RFQ, the County invites the submission of Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, joint ventures, or other legal entities capable of providing appropriately licensed contracting, architectural, and engineering services to plan, design, and construct the Project under the Design-Build delivery method authorized by Texas Government Code Chapter 2269, Subchapter G (§2269.301 et seq.).

The procurement will be conducted as a two-step best value selection process in accordance with §2269.305–§2269.307. The selected Design-Build Entity (“Design-Builder”) will deliver the Project with its Design-Build Team, which includes the Design-Build Entity itself and the individuals and other entities identified by the Design-Build Entity as members of its core team.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The Work includes, but is not limited to, planning, design, preconstruction activities, and construction services for the new Kaufman County Juvenile Facility, a ground-up, approximately 37,800 square foot facility located in Kaufman County, Texas.

The facility will provide 32 secure housing beds along with a full complement of support functions including classrooms, medical and counseling spaces, administrative offices, visitation areas, intake/booking, and recreation areas. The design and construction shall comply with all applicable state and local building codes, juvenile facility standards, and energy code requirements.

The estimated construction cost is Thirty-Two Million Dollars ($32,000,000).

In accordance with the provisions of the Texas Occupations Code, all architectural drawings must be prepared, signed, and sealed by a Texas Registered Architect, and all engineering drawings must be prepared, signed, and sealed by Texas Licensed Professional Engineers.

The County will procure this project using the Design-Build delivery method authorized by Texas Government Code Chapter 2269, Subchapter G, which provides for a two-step qualifications-based selection process followed by submission of detailed proposals from shortlisted firms.

Kaufman County has retained Kitchell CEM, Inc. to provide Owner’s Representation and Program/Construction Management services in support of this Project.

BEST VALUE DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2269, Subchapter G (§2269.301 et seq.), the County will select a Design-Build Entity (“Design-Builder”) to provide planning, design, preconstruction services, and construction of the Project using a public, two-step, qualifications-based best value selection process:

· Step 1 – Request for Qualifications (RFQ): The County will evaluate Statements of Qualifications submitted by responsible Design-Build Entities and their identified Core Team Members in accordance with §2269.307. Scoring of Step 1 will be conducted as provided in this RFQ.

· Step 2 – Request for Proposals (RFP): The County will invite the highest-ranked Design-Build Entities, not to exceed three (3) firms as permitted under §2269.305, to participate in the RFP stage. In Step 2, shortlisted entities will submit detailed proposals including Design and Construction Qualifications, Technical Expertise, Pre-Construction Services to GMP Price Proposal, and participate in an Interview/Presentation.

The County will issue Step 2 documents separately to shortlisted entities by RFP or Addendum. Consistent with §2269.305, the County intends to award the Design-Build contract on a best value basis, considering both qualifications and cost in determining the proposal most advantageous to the County.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

It is mandatory that all Design-Build Entities complete the Qualification Questionnaire, provide ALL materials requested herein, and be “qualified” by the County to be included in the RFP shortlist. No proposal will be accepted from a Design-Build Entity that has failed to comply with the requirements of the Qualification Document.

Qualification Questionnaires that fail to clearly present ALL of the requested information, present false or misleading information, or are not submitted in the format requested may be considered nonresponsive and rejected on that basis.

The County’s qualification determinations will be based on objective evaluation criteria. However, neither the fact of qualification, nor any qualification rating, will preclude the County from additional post-proposal consideration and determination of whether a bidder has demonstrated the requisite trustworthiness, quality, fitness, capacity and experience to satisfactorily perform the proposed Project work.

DEFINITION OF WHAT COMPRISES A DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY

A “Design-Build Entity” is a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity (or team of such entities) that proposes to enter into a single contract with the County to provide both design and construction services for a public construction project. In accordance with Texas Government Code §2269.301(1), a Design-Build Entity must furnish architectural or engineering design services, as well as construction services, either by employing licensed professionals directly or through subcontracting with appropriately licensed providers.

For purposes of the Project qualification, each Design-Build Entity must identify and provide information for certain Core Organizations. The Core Organizations, listed below, must individually complete the appropriate, scored-question portions of the Qualification Questionnaire and obtain a passing score for the Design-Build Entity as a whole to be qualified. The Core Organizations that must be listed for Qualification are:

1. Electrical Engineer

1. Plumbing Engineer

The Core Organizations identified in response to this Qualification Document must be selected by each Design-Build Entity on the basis of demonstrated qualifications. In accordance with Texas Government Code §2269.307 and §2269.308, the services of subcontractors and consultants who are not designated as Core Organizations during the qualification process shall be procured by the Design-Build Firm after selection, consistent with applicable state law. If a Core Organization proposed by the Design-Build Entity has the capability of performing both design and construction services (for example, a subcontractor that employs licensed engineers and design professionals), that organization must meet all applicable qualification requirements within the Qualification Questionnaire for each discipline it intends to perform.

IMPORTANT PROVISIONS OF THE PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE RELATED TO QUALIFICATION

The County intends to request competitive sealed proposals for Design-Build services to construct the Project pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2269, Subchapter G, which authorizes the use of the Design-Build method of procurement for public construction projects. This Qualification Document establishes the standardized qualification procedure required by Texas Government Code §2269.307.

In accordance with §2269.307 and related provisions, the County has prepared the attached Qualification Questionnaire based on best practices and statutory requirements for Design-Build procurements in Texas. Accordingly, the qualification procedure described herein: (1) provides a standardized Qualification Questionnaire, (2) adopts and applies a uniform system for rating Design-Build Firms on objective criteria, and (3) establishes an appeals procedure, by which a Design-Build Firm that is found to be not responsive during the Qualification Phase may dispute that determination.

Except for the Contact Information section (Subpart I.A) of the Qualification Questionnaire, which will be considered a public record, completed Qualification Questionnaires and all required attachments submitted by Design-Build Firms during the Qualification Phase shall not be open to public inspection pursuant to Texas Government Code §2269.055. The County will keep all such information confidential to the extent permitted by state and federal law. However, the County reserves the right to disclose submitted qualification information selectively to third parties for purposes of verification, investigation of substantial allegations, or in an appeal hearing.

COUNTY OF KAUFMAN RESERVATIONS

The County may refuse to grant qualifications where the requested information and materials are not provided or not provided by the date specified above. There is no appeal from a refusal for an incomplete or late application. The closing time for RFQ proposals will not be changed to accommodate supplementation of incomplete submissions or late submissions. If the County determines that any information provided in a Qualification Questionnaire is false or misleading or is so incomplete as to be false or misleading, the Qualification Questionnaire may be rejected. This is consistent with Texas Government Code §2269.055, which authorizes governmental entities to reject a proposal that does not comply with the published requirements.

The County reserves the right to accept qualification applications despite minor irregularities and omissions in the information which would otherwise serve to disqualify a Design-Build Firm. The County reserves the right to make all final qualification determinations and to determine at any time that the qualification procedures will not be applied to the Project. Nothing herein obligates the County to proceed with a Design-Build contract award. See Texas Government Code §2269.251, which provides discretion for the governmental entity in determining the selection process and award.

The County reserves the right to adjust, increase, limit, suspend, or rescind a Design-Build Firm’s qualification rating based on subsequently learned information. Design-Build Firms whose rating changes sufficiently to disqualify them will be notified and given an opportunity for a hearing consistent with the hearing procedures described herein for appealing an initial qualification determination. In accordance with Texas Government Code §2269.307, qualification procedures must provide a uniform system of rating and an appeals process, which this document establishes.

The County may require Design-Build Firms that will be using subcontractors who are not part of the Design-Build Team’s Core Organization to: (1) submit the qualifications of certain subcontractors as specified in the proposal documents, and (2) participate in post-bid qualification review. Compliance with such requirements, if imposed, will follow acceptance of a proposal but must occur before a contract award is made, consistent with Texas Government Code §2269.308, which governs the evaluation of qualifications of Design-Build subcontractors and consultants.

REVIEW AND NOTIFICATION PROCESS

The completed Qualification Questionnaire with required attachments must be submitted by the deadline specified below. Once received, the review and notification process will be as follows:

1. Receipt: The original Qualification Questionnaire with required attachments will be stamped upon receipt with an official date and time of receipt.

1. Completeness Review: Each qualification submission will be reviewed for completeness within THREE (3) calendar days from the deadline date. If the qualification submission is complete, it will proceed to Review and scoring.

1. Review: Complete Qualification Questionnaire with required attachments will be reviewed by County within FIVE (5) calendar days from the submission deadline date.

1. Qualification Notification: The Design-Build Entity will be notified of their qualification ranking by electronic email.

If the Design-Build Entity is rated as “Qualified” for the Project and ranks in the top three for RFQ scoring, it will be “eligible” for proposing on the Project and will be notified of the opportunity to participate in the RFP process when the proposal documents are issued. If the Design-Build Entity is rated as “Non-Qualified” for this Project, it may initiate an appeal process as described below.

PROTEST PROCESS

Protests relating to this RFQ shall be handled in accordance with applicable Texas law.

1. Grounds for Protest A protest may be filed if a proposer believes that:

· The County failed to follow procedures or evaluation criteria stated in this RFQ.

· The procurement process violated applicable law, including Chapter 2269.

· The process contained material irregularities that unfairly influenced the outcome.

2. Filing Requirements

· Protests must be submitted in writing, signed, and sworn.

· Protests must state the solicitation number, grounds for protest, supporting facts, and requested relief.

· Deadline:

· Solicitation protests: no later than five (5) business days after the RFQ shortlist notification.

· Award protests: within five (5) business days after notice of the recommended award.

3. Submission Protests shall be filed with the Kaufman County Purchasing Agent.

4. Review and Decision

· The Purchasing Agent will review timely protests and issue a written determination within ten (10) business days.

· A protester may appeal the determination by filing with the Commissioners Court within five (5) business days.

· The decision of the Commissioners Court is final.

5. Effect on Procurement

· Filing a protest does not automatically suspend the procurement.

· The County may, at its discretion, delay award or contract execution if deemed in the best interest of the County.

6. Confidentiality Materials submitted in connection with a protest will be treated consistent with the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) and applicable Texas law regarding confidentiality of such materials.

QUALIFICATION POINT OF CONTACT

Any questions regarding the Project and the Qualification process should be directed to:

Zennell Andy County of Kaufman – Assistant Purchasing Agent 100 N Washington Street Kaufman, TX 75142 Email: purchasing@kaufmancounty.net

All requests for clarifications shall be received by the County no later than November 13, 2025 at 3:00PM.

RFQ ADDENDA

Should there be a need to issue clarifications to this RFQ, the County will issue an addendum. Clarification requests shall be via email to the point of contact for the County.

Please check the county website frequently for any addenda. Any addenda will be posted on the website below no later than three (3) business days prior to the RFQ submission date. It is the responsibility of each firm to make itself aware of any addenda with or without further notice from the County.

Website: www.bidnetdirect.com//kaufmancounty

ANTICIPATED PROJECT SCHEDULE (ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

ADDITIONAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

This Project is a public work subject to the provisions of Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 (Prevailing Wage Rates). The Design-Build Entity and all subcontractors of any tier shall pay all workers employed on the Project not less than the prevailing wage rates determined by Kaufman County for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is performed.

The County will specify the applicable prevailing wage rates in the contract documents. The Design-Build Entity and its subcontractors must comply with all requirements of Chapter 2258, including the maintenance of certified payroll records. Failure to pay the prevailing wage rate may result in the penalties provided under §2258.051.

EXPLANATION OF SCORING FRAMEWORKExplanation of Scoring Framework

The qualification determination for a Design-Build Entity will result from consideration of the scores attained in all parts of the Qualification Questionnaire.

PART I: INFORMATION ABOUT THE DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY AND EACH OF ITS MEMBERS

Part I applies to the Design-Build Entity as a whole and to each of its Core Organizations and is for identification purposes only. There is no scoring value to this part.

Subpart I.A is the only public record portion of the Project Qualification Questionnaire.

PART II: ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY AS A WHOLE

Part II applies to the Design-Build Entity as a whole and consists of a series of pass/fail qualification questions. All questions must be answered correctly, or the Design-Build Entity may be disqualified with no consideration given to the remainder of the Questionnaire.

PART III: SCORED QUESTIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY AND CORE ORGANIZATIONS Subpart III.A: Scored Questions for the General Contractor Subpart III.A applies to the General Contractor. It consists of a series of questions that must be answered, each of which has an established numerical score for potential answers (as shown in the sample Scoring Worksheet provided herein). The total score attained establishes the rating for the Design-Build Entity’s General Contractor (which may be the DBE itself).

There is a maximum possible score of 74 in this subpart.

Subpart III.B: Scored Questions for the Architect Subpart III.B applies to the Architect. It consists of a series of questions that must be answered, each of which has an established numerical score for potential answers (as shown in the sample Scoring Worksheet provided herein). The total score attained establishes the rating for the Design-Build Entity’s Architect.

There is a maximum possible score of 29 for this subpart.

Subpart III.C: Scored Questions for the Sub-Consultants Subpart III.C applies to each required core design-build team Sub-Consultant. It consists of a series of questions that must be answered for each core Sub-Consultant, each of which has an established numerical score for potential answers (as shown in the sample Scoring Worksheet provided herein). The total score attained establishes the rating for each required core Sub-Consultant.

There is a maximum possible score of 29 for each (87 total) Sub-Consultant in this subpart.

PART IV: CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

To help the County assess to what extent the Design-Build Entity and its members have completed, or have demonstrated the experience, competency, capability, and capacity to complete projects of similar size, scope, or complexity to the Project, Part IV requires the Design-Build Entity to submit information on recently completed comparable projects designed and constructed by the DBE, its General Contractor, and its Architect.

This part includes pass/fail criteria, plus comparable project information for the projects submitted. The aggregate score for comparable projects is 50 total points for the general contractor and 50 total points for the Architect.

In addition, the County will select four (4) projects, two (2) Design-Build general contractors and two (2) Design-Build Architects, from the total list of reference projects submitted and include the interviews of owner representatives using the scored Reference Interview Questions provided herein. Each “scored” question has a possible value ranging from 1 to 10. The total possible points are 280 for the GC and 280 for the A/E in this section. It is the sole responsibility of the Design-Build Entity to ensure that these reference forms are received by the submission deadline. Failure to timely submit the form, or submitting a form with incomplete or outdated information, will result in the projects not being included for scoring. The names, Project address, email, and telephone numbers of references must be current and verifiable. The County reserves the right to: (1) contact any and all names listed by the submitting entity in connection with any of the projects disclosed in the Qualification Questionnaire; (2) contact any other individuals or organizations that the County determines may have relevant information about the entity’s qualifications or the accuracy of any information provided on the Qualification Questionnaire; or (3) visit any of the projects disclosed in the Qualification Questionnaire.

Reference Interview Questions Design-Build General Contractor Website:

https://forms.office.com/r/Nc0BHFrt0Z Reference Interview Questions Design-Build Architect Website:

https://forms.office.com/r/mBWMfmunus

PART V: CERTIFICATION

Part VI requires certification under penalty of perjury by the Design-Build Entity and its members. Failure to certify a Qualification Questionnaire will result in the disqualification of the Design-Build Entity.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION SUBMISSIONInstructions for Submission

Each Qualifications Questionnaire must be signed under penalty of perjury in the manner designated on the Certification page (Part V), by an individual who has the legal authority to bind the Design-Build Entity on whose behalf that person is signing.

If any information provided by a Design-Build Entity becomes inaccurate, the Design-Build Entity must immediately notify the County and provide updated accurate information in writing, under penalty of perjury.

Requested information must be provided on the Qualification Questionnaire form provided herein. To the extent that additional space is required to fully and completely answer any question you should note in the Questionnaire space provided that additional information is being submitted. Submit such information on the company letterhead of the firm submitting the Questionnaire with reference to: (a) the Project (by name and project number), (b) the relevant subpart and question, and (c) the Questionnaire page number for which the information is being provided.

Qualification Questionnaires must be submitted in three-ring binders with tabs indicating all subparts. Attachments and additional information must be placed behind the appropriate tabs for the subpart for which they required. The front of the binders must be marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and must indicate the Design-Build Entity’s name and address using the following format:

Design-Build Entity – Request for Qualifications Submittal Company Name and Address: ________________________ Project Name: Kaufman County – New Juvenile Facility RFP No. 2025-013 Due Date and Time: November 20, 2025 at 3:00PM

In addition to the three-ring binder, an electronic copy of the completed, signed Qualification Questionnaire with required attachments must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and labeled as above.

A complete, timely submission must include:

· One (1) fully completed, verified RFQ Questionnaire together with ALL required documents, printed hard copy in three-ring binders, and

· One (1) electronic, copy of the same on a USB Flash drive.

RFQ Questionnaires must be received at:

Zennell Andy County of Kaufman – Assistant Purchasing Agent 100 N Washington Street Kaufman, TX 75142 Email: purchasing@kaufmancounty.net

Due On: November 20, 2025, at 3:00PM

Contractors shall assume full responsibility for timely delivery at the location designated for receipt of Qualification Questionnaires. ORAL, TELEPHONIC, FACSIMILE, TELEGRAPHIC, OR E-MAILED QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRES ARE INVALID AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DUE DATE AND TIME unless the County determines that it is in its best interest to reopen the qualification process in a manner stated in the Qualification Document.

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Kaufman County – New Juvenile Facility 1

QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIREQualification Questionnaire

County of Kaufman Kaufman County – New Juvenile Facility

RFQ NO. 2025-013

PART I: INFORMATION ABOUT THE DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY, ITS MEMBERS, AND CORE ORGANIZATIONS

I.A CONTACT INFORMATION

Type of Entity (check one):

|_| Corporation |_| Partnership |_| Sole Prop. |_| Other Association

Member Firm(s) and Core Organizations

PUBLIC RECORD

I.B INFORMATION ABOUT THE DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY

|_| Corporation |_| Partnership |_| Sole Prop. |_| Other Association

f. If the entity is a sole proprietorship, please provide the name and social security number of the company owner:

2.

Has there been any change in ownership of the Design-Build Entity at any time during the last three (3) years?

NOTE: A corporation whose shares are publicly traded must only report a change in ownership of a controlling block of shares.

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

NOTE: Include information about other firms if one firm owns 50% or more of another, or if an owner, partner, or officer of your firm holds a similar position in another firm.

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

NOTE: Include name, address, and position information about each other firm in which an owner, partner, or officer of your firm holds a similar position.

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

Working Capital (Current Assets – Current Liabilities)

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

|_| Yes |_| No If “yes,” explain:

I.C INFORMATION ABOUT THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR

|_| Corporation |_| Partnership |_| Sole Prop. |_| Other Association

f. If the entity is a sole proprietorship, please provide the name and social security number of the company owner:

g. If the entity is a joint venture, please complete the following table. Provide information for each member of the joint venture:

Has there been any change in ownership of the General Contractor at any time during the last three (3) years?

NOTE: A corporation whose shares are publicly traded must only report a change in ownership of a controlling block of shares.

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

NOTE: Include information about other firms if one firm owns 50% or more of another, or if an owner, partner, or officer of your firm holds a similar position in another firm.

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

NOTE: Include name, address, and position information about each other firm in which an owner, partner, or officer of your firm holds a similar position.

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

Working Capital (Current Assets – Current Liabilities)

|_| Yes |_| No

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

I.D INFORMATION ABOUT THE ARCHITECT

|_| Corporation |_| Partnership |_| Sole Prop. |_| Other Association

f. If the entity is a sole proprietorship, please provide the name and social security number of the company owner:

g. If the entity is a joint venture, please complete the following table. Provide information for each member of the joint venture:

Has there been any change in ownership of the Architect at any time during the last three years?

NOTE: A corporation whose shares are publicly traded must only report a change in ownership of a controlling block of shares.

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

NOTE: Include information about other firms if one firm owns 50% or more of another, or if an owner, partner, or officer of your firm holds a similar position in another firm.

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

NOTE: Include name, address, and position information about each other firm in which an owner, partner, or officer of your firm holds a similar position.

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

I.E INFORMATION ABOUT CORE SUB-CONSULTANTS

For each required Core Sub-Consultant, provide the following information:

|_| Corporation |_| Partnership |_| Sole Prop. |_| Other Association

f. If the entity is a sole proprietorship, please provide the name and social security number of the company owner:

g. If the entity is a joint venture, please complete the following table. Provide information for each member of the joint venture:

Has there been any change in ownership of the Sub-Consultant at any time during the last three (3) years?

NOTE: A corporation whose shares are publicly traded must only report a change in ownership of a controlling block of shares.

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

NOTE: Include information about other firms if one firm owns 50% or more of another, or if an owner, partner, or officer of your firm holds a similar position in another firm.

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

NOTE: Include name, address, and position information about each other firm in which an owner, partner, or officer of your firm holds a similar position.

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

|_| Yes |_| No

If “yes,” explain:

Note: For the Structural Engineering Sub-Consultant, list information for the Engineer of Record (i.e., the engineer whose stamp will appear on the Project documents).

NOTE: Design-Build Entity will be automatically disqualified if the answer to questions 1 or 2 is “No.”

1. If the Design-Build Entity is a joint-venture or partnership, has the Design-Build Entity attached a copy of the agreement creating the entity and which specifies that all partners or association members agree to be fully liable for the performance under the Design-Build contract?

NOTE: A corporation or sole proprietorship is not required to answer this question.

|_| Yes |_| No |_| N/A

2. Has the Design-Build Entity attached a copy of it most current reviewed or audited financial statement with accompanying notes and supplemental information, as well as reviewed or audited financial statements with accompanying notes and supplemental information for the past year (if available)? At least one (1) such statement for the Design-Build Entity must be attached.

|_| Yes |_| No A financial statement that is not either reviewed or audited is not acceptable. A letter verifying the availability of a line of credit is not a substitute for the required financial statement.

NOTE: Design-Build Entity will be automatically disqualified if the answer to any of questions 3 through 9 is “Yes.”

3. Has the Design-Build Entity ever defaulted on a construction contract?

|_| Yes |_| No

4. Within the last five (5) years, has a surety firm completed a contract on behalf of the Design-Build Entity or any of its members, or paid for completion because the Design-Build Entity or one of its members was default terminated by the project owner?

|_| Yes |_| No

5. At the time of submitting this Qualification Questionnaire, is the Design-Build Entity or any member of its team debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible to bid on or be awarded a public works contract in the State of Texas, pursuant to applicable provisions of the Texas Government Code or other state or federal law?

|_| Yes |_| No

6. At any time during the last five (5) years, has the Design-Build Entity or any of its members been convicted of a crime involving the awarding of a contract of a government construction project, or the bidding or performance of a government contract?

|_| Yes |_| No

7. Has the Design-Build Entity or any of its members, any of their owners or officers ever been found liable in a civil suit or found guilty in a criminal action for making any false claim or material misrepresentation to any public agency or entity?

|_| Yes |_| No

8. Has the Design-Build Entity or any of its members, any of their owners or officers ever been convicted of a crime involving any federal, state, or local law related to construction?

|_| Yes |_| No

9. Has the Design-Build Entity or any of its members, any of their owners or officers ever been convicted of a federal or state crime of fraud, theft, or any other act of dishonesty?

|_| Yes |_| No

II.B ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR

NOTE: Design-Build Entity will be automatically disqualified if the answer to any of questions 10 through 14 is “No.”

10. For this Project, the Contractor must be lawfully authorized to conduct business in the State of Texas and must meet all requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 2269.

|_| Yes |_| No

11. Does the General Contractor have a liability insurance policy with a policy limit of at least $3,000,000 per occurrence and $6,000,000 aggregate?

|_| Yes |_| No

12. In accordance with Texas Labor Code §406.096, the Design-Build Entity and all subcontractors of any tier must provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all employees employed on the Project. Proof of coverage shall be provided to Kaufman County prior to the commencement of work, and coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the Project. Has the contractor provided proof of coverage?

|_| Yes |_| No

13. Has the General Contractor attached a copy of it most current reviewed or audited financial statement with accompanying notes and supplemental information, as well as reviewed or audited financial statements with accompanying notes and supplemental information for the past year? The County reserves the right to request sub-contractor reviewed or audited financial statements at a later date.

|_| Yes |_| No A financial statement that is not either reviewed or audited is not acceptable. A letter verifying availability of a line of credit is not a substitute for the required financial statement.

14. Has the Design-Build Entity attached a notarized statement from a corporate surety authorized to issue bonds in the State of Texas, and listed as an admitted surety with the Texas Department of Insurance, stating that the Design-Build Entity’s current payment and performance bonding capacity is sufficient for the Project?

In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2253, the Design-Build Entity selected for award will be required to furnish:

A Performance Bond for contracts in excess of $100,000; and

A Payment Bond for contracts in excess of $25,000.

NOTE: Required minimum performance and payment bonding capacity for the Project is equal to the estimated Project construction cost.

|_| Yes |_| No Notarized statement must be from the surety company, not an agent or broker.

NOTE: Design-Build Entity will be automatically disqualified if the answer to any of questions 15 through 21 is “Yes.”

15. Within the last five (5) years, has the Contractor, any member of its proposed Design-Build Team had a professional license or registration revoked, suspended, or subject to disciplinary action by the State of Texas or any other jurisdiction?

|_| Yes |_| No

16. Within the last five (5) years, has a surety firm completed a contract on behalf of the General Contractor, or paid for completion because the Contractor was default terminated by the project owner?

|_| Yes |_| No

17. At the time of submitting this Qualification Questionnaire, is the General Contractor, or any member of its team, debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible to bid on or be awarded a public works contract in the State of Texas or under federal law??

|_| Yes |_| No

18. At any time during the last five (5) years, has the General Contractor, any of its owners or officers, been convicted of a crime involving the awarding of a contract of a government construction project, or the bidding or performance of a government contract?

|_| Yes |_| No

19. Has the General Contractor, any of its owners or officers, ever been found liable in a civil suit or found guilty in a criminal action for making any false claim or material misrepresentation to any public agency or entity?

|_| Yes |_| No

20. Has the General Contractor, any of its owners or officers, ever been convicted of a crime involving any federal, state, or local law related to construction?

|_| Yes |_| No

21. Has the General Contractor, any of its owners or officers, ever been convicted of a federal or state crime of fraud, theft, or any other act of dishonesty?

|_| Yes |_| No

II.C ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ARCHITECT AND CORE SUB-CONSULTANTS

NOTE: Design-Build Entity will be automatically disqualified if the answer to any of questions 22 through 23 is “No.”

22. Do all architects and Sub-Consultant designers possess valid and current professional licenses for the services for which they intend to provide on the Project?

|_| Yes |_| No

23. Does the Architect have, or can the Architect obtain, a professional liability insurance policy with a policy limit of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate?

|_| Yes |_| No NOTE: Design-Build Entity will be automatically disqualified if the answer to any of questions 24 through 28 is “Yes.”

24. Has any professional license, credential, or registration of any Design-Build Entity Architect or Sub-Consultant designer been revoked or suspended at any time in the last five (5) years?

|_| Yes |_| No

25. At any time during the last five (5) years, has the Architect, a Sub-Consultant, or any owner or officer of either been convicted of a crime involving the awarding of a contract of a government construction project, or performance of a government contract?

|_| Yes |_| No

26. Has the Architect, a Sub-Consultant, or any of its owners, officers, or partners ever been found liable in a civil suit or found guilty in a criminal action for making any false claim or material misrepresentation to any public agency or entity?

|_| Yes |_| No

27. Has the Architect, a Sub-Consultant, or any of its owners, officers, or partners ever been convicted of a crime involving any federal, state, or local law related to construction?

|_| Yes |_| No

28. Has the Architect, a Sub-Consultant, or any of its owners, officers, or partners ever been convicted of a federal or state crime of fraud, theft, or any other act of dishonesty?

|_| Yes |_| No

PART III: SCORED QUESTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY AND CORE DESIGN-BUILD TEAM MEMBERS

III.A SCORED QUESTIONS FOR THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR

The term “associates” shall mean all of the following:

· The current qualifiers…