Rfcsp: 26-027 - kenwood community center

The City of San Antonio is requesting competitive sealed proposals for construction of a new 8,800 square foot Kenwood Community Center at 305 Dora Street, District 1, under RFCSP 26-027, with proposals due March 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. A 10-point SBEDA SBE Prime Contract Program participation criterion applies to evaluation.

The facility will be a one-story new construction replacing a demolished structure, providing nutritional and educational services, fitness and exercise facilities, senior services, and a satellite council office. The scope includes concrete foundation, steel framing, masonry veneer, metal roof, aluminum storefront windows, classrooms, offices, fitness areas, bathrooms, warming kitchen, interior finishes (polished concrete, carpet tile, luxury vinyl tile), and site work comprising selective demolition, entrance and sidewalk reconstruction, ramps, parking lot improvements, new fencing, dumpster enclosures, and retaining walls. Trade disciplines span site work, concrete, masonry, metal work, doors and windows, specialties, finishes, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire alarm, and building automation systems. Three addenda have been issued: Addendum I (March 4) extended the question deadline to March 6; Addendum II (March 10) clarified 45 bidder questions on design specifications and technical requirements; Addendum III (January 30) added Powered Door Auto Operators and Actuators (deductive alternate), Prefinished Gutters and Downspouts (deductive alternate), and Lightning Protection System (additive alternate).

The construction cost estimate is $6,005,000. The contract duration is 425 calendar days. Liquidated damages are $2,222.80 per day for delays in Substantial Completion and $221.40 per day for delays beyond the 30-calendar-day Final Completion period. Texas prevailing wage rates apply under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258. Payment and performance bonds are required upon City Council approval.

Evaluation criteria total 100 points: Experience, Background, and Qualifications (35 points); Understanding of Project and Proposed Management Plan (25 points); Experience with San Antonio Region and Past Performance (15 points); Price Proposal (15 points); SBEDA SBE Prime participation (10 points). A pre-submittal conference and non-mandatory site visit are scheduled February 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Central Time respectively. Proposal evaluation is anticipated in April 2026 with City Council consideration anticipated in June 2026. Proposals are submitted exclusively through CivCast online. Communication restrictions apply; written questions are the only permitted exception.