Comprehensive Master Plan

West Texas Centers for MHMR has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking architectural and engineering services to develop a comprehensive master plan for three capital improvement projects in Anderson County, Texas. The procurement seeks a qualified A/E firm to provide full design and construction administration services for three distinct projects: a new supported housing facility with 10-12 single occupant tiny homes and a 1,500 sf community center, renovations and a 1,200 sf addition to an existing jail diversion center, and renovations of a 7,100 sf vacant property into an IDD vocational service center. Proposals are due by March 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM, with evaluations running through April 10, 2025. The evaluation process will assess submissions based on technical criteria (0-45 points), cost (0-20 points), and formal interviews (0-35 points), with the Center potentially selecting up to five top-ranked firms for interviews before choosing the most qualified respondent. The contract term will extend through August 31, 2027, with potential renewal options at the Center's discretion. Required qualifications include providing comprehensive design services including landscape architecture, structural engineering, civil engineering, and MEP engineering, along with a detailed fee structure including hourly rates and payment milestones.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or impose specific restrictions on responding organizations. Vendors must be in good standing with the Texas State Comptroller and comply with conflict of interest regulations, including disclosing any business relationships or gifts exceeding $2,500 or $100 respectively. An additional mandatory requirement is the submission of a completed Affidavit (Attachment D) certifying that the bidder is not participating in any price-controlling agreements and has not offered improper inducements to public servants. The total combined project budget is $3.75 million, with individual project budgets broken down as $2.5 million for the supported housing facility, $750,000 for the jail diversion center renovation, and $500,000 for the IDD vocational service center renovation. The Center reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and all submitted proposals must remain valid for 180 days after submission. The procurement is tax-exempt, and while no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the project involves working with an existing Board of Trustees that includes representatives from multiple county governments.