Bastrop County Development Services Building Construction

Bastrop County, Texas is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP 26BCP03A) for the design and construction of a new single-story Development Services Building. The project involves the construction of a 13,640 gross square foot, Type II-B non-combustible sprinklered building with 102 parking stalls, including 5 ADA-compliant spaces, with the awarded contractor responsible for obtaining all necessary permits. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale comprising price/cost (40 points), proposer qualifications and experience with similar public-sector construction projects (15 points), project approach and methodology including construction methods and safety records (15 points), schedule and capacity to perform (10 points), past performance and references (10 points), and compliance with proposal requirements (10 points). A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM CST via Microsoft Teams, with proposals due by June 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST, and an anticipated contract award date in July 2026. The contract term extends from the Notice to Proceed until satisfactory completion of all work, with the contractor providing estimated completion days. A proposal bond equal to 5% of the total proposed price is required, and late proposals will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply to this project, requiring adherence to federal wage standards for public construction projects. Within ten days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, the contractor must obtain Payment Bonds (100% of contract value if exceeding $25,000) and Performance Bonds (100% of contract value if exceeding $100,000). Payment terms are Net 30 days upon receipt of invoice following approval and verification of completion percentages. Liquidated damages are assessed at $100 per day for delays beyond the completion date and $1,500 per incident for damages caused by the contractor requiring repair. The County will award the contract to the responsible offeror providing the best value. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or budget range information is specified in the procurement documents.