Project 24-207-SAH, Alamo Hall Geriatric MSU Renovations, San Antonio, TX

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a General Contractor for the Alamo Hall Geriatric MSU Renovations project located in San Antonio, Texas, designated as Project 24-207-SAH. The procurement is a Competitive Sealed Proposal for comprehensive renovations of approximately 22,280 square feet in Alamo Hall (Building 521) and 4,500 square feet in Seidel Hall (Building 598), focusing on creating upgraded geriatric and forensic psychiatric care facilities. The project encompasses extensive demolition, new construction, ADA compliance upgrades, HVAC modifications, electrical work, security systems installations, and site renovations. Mandatory pre-proposal activities include webinars on February 14 and 18, 2025, and mandatory site visits on February 19 and 20, 2025. Proposal submissions are due by March 11, 2025, with an anticipated contract start date of May 19, 2025. Evaluation criteria will be weighted as follows: construction service ability and experience (30%), proposed methodology (25%), pricing (40%), and quality and safety programs (5%). Respondents must submit a security bond of 5% of the largest possible total proposed cost and demonstrate capabilities in healthcare facility renovation, particularly in secure psychiatric environments.

The project has a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan requirement, with an HSP submission deadline of March 12, 2025. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds for the entire construction cost, estimated at $13,000,000. The renovation work involves complex healthcare facility upgrades with specific requirements for patient safety, including anti-ligature fixtures, secure door/window systems, and specialized medical infrastructure. Eight project alternates and nine allowances are included, totaling approximately $1,191,000, covering items such as furniture moving, signage, landscaping, and equipment installation. The project includes significant asbestos and lead abatement work, with detailed specifications for removing hazardous materials from both buildings. Contractors must be licensed to work in secure healthcare environments and demonstrate expertise in renovating psychiatric facilities while maintaining operational continuity. The project requires careful coordination with ongoing facility operations and adherence to strict safety and security protocols.