REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES for the Visitor and Education Center Complex at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites Fayette County, Texas

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #808-25-252746 for Design-Build Services to construct a Visitor and Education Center Complex at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites in Fayette County, Texas. The project involves developing two new buildings: a 3,000 square foot Visitor Center and a 7,000 square foot Education Center, along with associated utilities, pathways, trails, and parking improvements. Respondents must submit a comprehensive qualifications package addressing nine evaluation criteria, including team qualifications, past project performance, safety management, budget control, and problem-solving abilities. Mandatory site visits are required between June 24 and July 18, 2025, with proposals due on July 21, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Central Time. The THC selection committee will evaluate submissions based on technical expertise, past performance, and overall project approach, with the intent to award the contract to the respondent providing the best value for the state. Respondents must demonstrate a collaborative design process that reflects the historic integrity and natural setting of the sites.

The procurement includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan, with the state aiming to meet specific HUB participation goals. The total project budget is $4,175,000, with the contract term running from the date of award through August 31, 2028, and potential two-year extensions possible. The HUB goal is set at 23.7% for professional services, emphasizing opportunities for economically disadvantaged businesses as recommended by the 2009 State of Texas Disparity Study. Contractors must provide detailed documentation of their efforts to include Texas-certified HUB vendors, including notification of trade organizations and potential subcontractors. The contract requires extensive insurance coverage, including builder's risk insurance and umbrella liability insurance with a $1 million coverage limit. Additional requirements include mandatory criminal background checks for all contractor and subcontractor employees working on state-owned properties. Failure to meet insurance and background check requirements could result in payment withholding and potential disqualification from future THC projects.