23-13 TTU Junction- Wildlife Disease and Deer Research Facility and Llano River Conservation Center

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the Texas Tech University System (TTUS) for design professional services for the Wildlife Disease and Deer Research Facility (WDDRF) and the Llano River Conservation Center (LRCC) projects at the TTU Junction Campus in Kimble County, Texas. The scope of work includes designing a new laboratory facility between 1,000 and 1,500 gross square feet for wildlife disease research, as well as a new 7,000 to 7,500 square foot multi-purpose conference and teaching facility. Required services include programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. The RFQ provides details on the evaluation criteria, which will focus on the qualifications of the proposed team, relevant experience, and quality of the response. Responses are due by 4:00 PM CT on January 3, 2024, and a pre-response meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2023. The total project budget is $6.4 million, with $1.5 million allocated for the WDDRF and $4.9 million for the LRCC.

TTUS encourages all Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) to participate and requires a HUB Subcontracting Plan as part of the response. The State of Texas' goal for design professional services is 23.7% HUB participation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified, and the contracting agency is the Texas Tech University System, which is an equal opportunity employer. The contract opportunity is posted on the Electronic State Business Daily and access to the bid documents is available through the e-Builder bid portal.