Blanco and Matt Garcia Apartments Fire Alarm and Protection Upgrades

Opportunity Home San Antonio is requesting proposals from independent general contractors for fire alarm and fire protection system upgrades to Blanco Apartments and Matt Garcia Apartments, with proposals due August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time and a mandatory pre-submittal conference on July 21, 2026.

Section 3 Program preferences apply with goals of 25% new hires and 10% subcontracting for Section 3 businesses; respondents must demonstrate commitment to small, women, and minority-owned businesses. The project involves interior and exterior improvements including new sprinkler systems, standpipe installations, fire alarm control panels, and related infrastructure at two residential complexes: Blanco Apartments (4-story, 906 W Huisache Ave) and Matt Garcia Apartments (3-story, 6114 Pecan Valley Dr), both in San Antonio, Texas.

Minimum qualifications require five years as principal construction firm on similar multi-family renovation projects and key personnel with minimum five years specialized experience. Respondents must submit firm, fixed-price proposals inclusive of all labor, materials, equipment, overhead, profit, bonding, insurance, and administrative costs, with a 5% bid guarantee. The selected contractor must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of contract cost within 10 days of award. Davis-Bacon wage requirements, Build America Buy America compliance, and federal labor standards apply.

Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale: 30 points for experience, 20 for project management, 20 for financial capacity, 20 for cost, 5 for past performance, and 5 for submission responsiveness. Board approval is anticipated in September 2026, with project completion required by January 2028. Opportunity Home reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days notice and to modify schedule, negotiate fees, and reject proposals for non-compliance. Questions are due July 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.