On-Call Exterior and Interior Design Services

The Dallas Housing Authority (DHA), Housing Solutions for North Texas, is soliciting qualified design firms through a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide on-call exterior and interior design services for DHA facilities located in Denton County, Texas. Services will be provided on an as-needed basis through individual written task orders and may include site assessments, conceptual design, design development, furniture and fixture specifications, cost estimating support, and procurement support services for various facility types including administrative buildings, residential properties, courtyards, patios, common areas, and resident amenity spaces. All deliverables must be suitable for competitive procurement use unless otherwise specified in task orders. Qualified proposers must demonstrate relevant experience with multifamily residential and public sector projects completed within the last five years and submit hourly compensation schedules for various professional levels. The evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point weighted scale consisting of 35 points for firm experience and qualifications, 20 points for project team strength, 25 points for technical ability to perform on-call services, 10 points for cost proposal competitiveness, and 10 points for response characteristics including format adherence and completeness. The Request for Information (RFI) deadline is May 19, 2026, with written responses to be issued by May 21, 2026. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. Central Time on May 26, 2026, through DHA's online procurement portal, with an anticipated contract award date to be determined.

Proposers must comply with federal regulations including 2 CFR Part 200, HUD requirements, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. Required certifications and documentation include a notarized non-debarment statement, non-collusive affidavit, conflict of interest questionnaire, minimum five business references, minority business enterprise status certification, Section 3 program certification, equal employment opportunity documentation, and compliance certifications. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Professional Liability of $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate, with all insurance carriers rated "A-:VII" or better by A.M. Best and authorized in Texas. The RFP indicates that DHA reserves the right to award multiple contracts and that the contract term may be extended with two additional one-year renewal options at DHA's sole discretion. No specific budget ceiling or contract award value is stated in the RFP, and cost is not the sole basis for selection. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation.