Cibolo Public Safety Facility

The City of Cibolo is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for construction of a new Public Safety Facility (fire station and police substation) on approximately 3.49 acres at 1805 Bolton Road, Cibolo, Texas, with proposals due November 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements apply to this federally-assisted project.

The scope encompasses a one-story facility of approximately 15,215 gross square feet including concrete foundations, steel framing, metal roofing, MEP systems, fire suppression and alarm systems, emergency generator, site utilities, landscaping, irrigation, concrete paving, and drip septic system. Bidders must comply with detailed technical specifications and architectural/engineering drawings provided in the solicitation package. Construction is anticipated to commence in December 2026 with substantial completion targeted for March 2028, allowing 487 calendar days for work plus an additional 30 days for final completion.

The estimated maximum construction budget is approximately $12 million, encompassing all incidental and contingent expenses. The City intends to rank proposals within 45 days and negotiate with the highest-ranked offeror sequentially if necessary.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Proposed Contract Amount (40 points), Experience and Past Performance on Similar Projects (35 points), Experience and Qualifications of Proposed Key Personnel (25 points), and Financial/Litigation History (pass/fail). Mandatory requirements include demonstrated financial stability supported by audited financial statements from the past two years, proof of bonding capacity, authority to conduct business in Texas, and prevailing wage compliance. A proposal bond of five percent of the total proposal amount is required.

The awardee must obtain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Business Auto Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Workers' Compensation (statutory limits with $1 million each accident and disease), Excess Liability ($5 million each occurrence), Professional Liability ($1 million per claim / $2 million annual aggregate), Contractors Pollution Liability ($1 million per claim), and Builders Risk equal to full contract value. General Liability coverage must be maintained for ten years following substantial completion.

A pre-submittal conference is scheduled for October 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST at 201 W. Loop 539, Cibolo, Texas. Questions are due October 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST. Proposals may be submitted electronically through Bonfire or in hard copy to the City Procurement Manager.