Project 24-106-DLC Fire Alarm Upgrades

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a General Contractor for Project No. 24-106-DLC, a fire alarm upgrade project at the Denton State Supported Living Center. The procurement is a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFP) focused on upgrading fire safety systems in three specific buildings (518, 593, and 552), which will involve replacing existing automatic fire alarm systems, detection mechanisms, and occupant notification systems. Proposals are due on March 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time, with mandatory HUB Subcontracting Plans due on March 19, 2025, at the same time. Two mandatory pre-proposal webinars are scheduled for February 18 and 20, 2025, followed by mandatory site visits on February 25 and 26, 2025. The evaluation criteria for the contract include Relevant Construction Services Ability and Experience (30%), Quality and Safety Programs (5%), Proposed Methodology (25%), and Pricing (40%). Contractors must submit both electronic proposals on USB flash drives and hard copy documentation to HHSC's Procurement and Contracting Services office in Austin, Texas.

The project includes specific requirements for Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation, with mandatory HUB Subcontracting Plans required for contracts valued over $100,000. Contractors must provide a security bond of 5% of the largest possible total proposed cost, and the contract appears to have a preference for local or Texas-based contractors. The estimated construction cost is $403,579.00, with the contract anticipated to be awarded on a fixed-price basis and a contract start date of September 16, 2025. Submissions will be evaluated to determine the "best value" contractor, taking into account not only pricing but also the firm's experience, safety programs, and proposed methodology for completing the fire alarm upgrade project. The procurement is specifically targeting improvements to the fire safety infrastructure at the Denton State Supported Living Center, with a focus on comprehensive system upgrades that enhance occupant safety and meet current fire protection standards.