Lois Nelson Library Design-Build Facility Renovation

The City of Princeton, Texas, is requesting proposals on design-build services for renovation, modernization, and refresh of the Lois Nelson Public Library under a two-step RFQ-RFP process, with proposals due September 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time and a pre-submittal conference on August 27 at 10:00 a.m. Texas VET-HUB certification and local-vendor preference for Princeton, Texas each carry 5 evaluation points and serve as decision filters.

The project scope encompasses interior improvements including flooring, lighting, paint, wall and ceiling work, entry and reception area renovation, children's area modifications, and electrical, technology, mechanical, and life-safety upgrades; exterior work includes roof replacement, landscaping, fencing, and lighting upgrades. Design professionals must be licensed in Texas. The maximum project cost is $1.0 million all-in, including $150,000 in owner allowances and all hard costs, soft costs, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment. No proposals exceeding $1.0 million will be considered, and no change orders are permitted that would increase the project cost beyond this maximum.

Evaluation criteria are Project Design Approach (25 points), Project Team (25 points), Relevant Design-Build Facility Renovation Experience (20 points), Project Metrics and Schedule Feasibility (20 points), Texas VET-HUB Certification (5 points), and Local Vendor Preference for Princeton, Texas (5 points). The evaluation committee may choose to interview up to five, one, or no respondents. The most qualified respondent is selected first on criteria, then the highest-scored respondent's price proposal is opened.

Respondents must provide a 10 percent bid bond, 100 percent performance bond, and 100 percent payment bond. The selected contractor must maintain insurance coverage of not less than $1.0 million per occurrence and $2.0 million aggregate and comply with prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon wage rates for "Building" classification in Collin County. Written questions are due September 1 by 5:00 p.m. CT via BidNet Direct.