Construction Materials Testing (CMT) for DPS's Florence Training Academy Campus Expansion

The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) is seeking a qualified Construction Materials Testing (CMT) firm for the Department of Public Safety's (DPS) Florence Training Academy Campus Expansion project located in Williamson County, Texas. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ #0005468) solicits comprehensive materials testing and special inspection services for a complex multi-building campus development with an estimated construction cost of $296,000,000. The project encompasses constructing a three-story administration and classroom building, two dormitories, a cafeteria, an indoor physical fitness building, maintenance/warehouse facility, and associated site infrastructure including utility plants, fitness trails, parking lots, and treatment facilities. Respondents will be evaluated on four key criteria: company information, relevant experience and qualifications, proposed methodology, and quality assurance/quality control, with a total possible score of 100 points. The procurement timeline includes mandatory pre-submittal teleconferences on May 27 and 28, 2025, with qualifications submissions due on June 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The selected firm will provide testing services across multiple domains including structural steel, concrete, masonry, soils, fire-resistant materials, and various technical evaluations throughout the project's approximately 30-month duration, with substantial completion anticipated in August 2027.

The procurement includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting plan with a 23.7% HUB utilization goal for professional services contracts. Vendors must navigate the B2G online system to demonstrate HUB compliance through four primary methods: 100% HUB Participation, Meeting the Goal, Good Faith Effort Solicitation, or Self-Performing. The contract will require comprehensive insurance coverage, including professional liability, workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with specific minimum coverage levels. Potential respondents must comply with state regulations, including criminal background check requirements and various legal and ethical standards. The contract will be contingent upon continued funding availability, with compensation structured as a stipulated sum paid monthly based on submitted invoices and services performed. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the procurement emphasizes detailed documentation, technical expertise, and rigorous quality assurance throughout the construction process. The project represents a significant infrastructure investment, with the construction budget estimated at $296,000,000 and the CMT services contract expected to be a substantial professional services agreement.