Design Services for Teasley Emergency Management Interior Renovation

Denton County, Texas, is seeking a qualified architectural firm to provide comprehensive design services for the interior renovation of the Teasley Emergency Management Building located at 9060 Teasley Lane. The procurement is structured as a Request for Supplier Qualifications (RFSQ) for architectural design and construction administration services, with a project scope encompassing complete interior demolition and redesign of the existing facility. Required services include programming, conceptual design options, schematic designs, design development, construction documents, construction administration, and project close-out. The county will evaluate submissions using a 100-point system, with 40 points allocated to Firm Qualifications and 60 points to Technical Qualifications. Key dates include a pre-submission conference on December 1, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., a question deadline of December 11, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., and a submission deadline of December 18, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Submissions must be made electronically through the Denton County Bonfire Hub portal or as a single original bound paper copy, with specific page count limitations and formatting requirements.

The county emphasizes its commitment to Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) contracting and encourages HUB vendor participation. Respondents must comply with various Texas Government Code requirements, including disclosures related to interested parties, conflicts of interest, and sanctions against specific entities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that pricing will not be part of the initial qualification submission and will be negotiated following the selection of the most qualified firm. The contract term will extend from execution until project completion or termination at the discretion of the Denton County Commissioners Court. Successful respondents must maintain appropriate professional licenses, carry Errors and Omissions Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per claim, and provide additional insurance coverage including Worker's Compensation, automobile, and general liability insurance. The county reserves the right to accept or reject any responses and will attempt to negotiate with the most qualified firm, proceeding sequentially if initial negotiations fail.