Crime Scene Lab & Property Room

The City of Waco is seeking professional design services for a new Crime Scene Lab and Property Room Facility through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation numbered 2025-054. The project will be located near the existing Police Tower at 3115 Pine Ave in Waco, Texas, and will encompass approximately 23,000 square feet, with 6,000 square feet dedicated to Crime Scene operations and 17,000 square feet for Police Property storage and administration. Key deliverables include a comprehensive design analysis of three potential sites, development of detailed design documents, and ensuring full compliance with City, State, and Federal regulations governing law enforcement facility construction. The RFQ requires design teams to support evidence processing, secure storage, and investigative activities with a modern, functional facility. Responses are due by August 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with the project expected to be completed by the end of calendar year 2027 and construction anticipated between Q3 2026 and Q3 2027. The City will utilize a Design-Bid-Build delivery method, potentially through a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) or Best Value Request for Bids (RFB) process.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), with specific provisions for electronic bidding through the Bonfire platform. Vendors must complete various compliance forms, including conflict of interest questionnaires, minority business certifications, and attestations regarding Texas government code requirements related to boycotts, firearms, and foreign terrorist organizations. The project has a construction cost limitation of $9,675,000, representing a significant investment in law enforcement infrastructure. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation suggests a competitive selection process that values technical expertise, regulatory compliance, and design innovation. Potential respondents must demonstrate substantial experience in designing secure, specialized facilities for law enforcement evidence processing and property management, with a clear understanding of the functional requirements for a modern crime scene laboratory and police property facility.