Event Center Parking

The state and local contract opportunity involves a design/build parking lot project for Tarleton State University, located in Stephenville, Texas, spanning jurisdictions of Edwards County and Texline Town. The procurement is for constructing a parking lot for an event center, with project number 04-24-0096, scheduled to commence on 8/29/25 with a finish date currently marked as to be determined. Proposals are due by 07/31/2025 at 2:00 PM, with submissions to be mailed or hand-delivered to SSC Service Solutions Planning Design & Construction. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for 07/07/2025 at 10:00 AM in Conference Room 129 at 501 N Neblett, Stephenville, TX. Technical inquiries should be directed to Michael Hessert from PBK, while submission process questions can be addressed to SSC Project Manager Robert White. Construction documents and request for proposal (RFP) materials will be available electronically through an e-builder platform, suggesting a comprehensive digital procurement process.

The contract opportunity includes a specific requirement for a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan, indicating a focus on promoting diversity in contracting. Contractors will be required to submit monthly HUB Progress Assessment Reports with each pay application, demonstrating ongoing commitment to inclusive procurement practices. The project contact for HUB-related questions is Cori Luttrell, who can provide additional guidance on meeting these requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the project involves a parking lot construction for an event center, which typically suggests a moderate to significant capital investment. The procurement appears open to design/build firms with experience in educational facility infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on firms capable of meeting HUB participation goals and demonstrating technical competence in parking lot construction and design.