RFQ 0004835 IDIQ Building Commissioning Services and Related Professional Services

The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 0004835) for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Building Commissioning Services and Related Professional Services. The procurement seeks Prime Professional Service Providers (PSPs) to perform comprehensive building commissioning services primarily in Austin, with potential statewide project scope. Services will encompass a wide range of building systems and project types, including HVAC, electrical, life safety systems, building envelope performance verification, new construction, renovations, data center reconfigurations, and major equipment installations. The evaluation criteria will assess respondents based on company information and relevant experience (60 points), proposed methodology (20 points), and quality assurance/quality control (20 points). Qualifications are due by August 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a mandatory pre-submittal teleconference required. The initial contract term runs through August 31, 2027, with an option to renew for an additional two-year period through August 31, 2029. Electronic submissions must be made through the Bonfire portal, and TFC anticipates awarding multiple contracts based on providers' expertise and availability.

The solicitation includes a strong emphasis on Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation, requiring respondents to submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan and meet specific participation goals. Vendors must navigate a comprehensive compliance reporting system with four methods of HUB compliance: 100% HUB Participation, Meet the Goal, Good Faith Effort Solicitation, and Self-Performing. The total value for each IDIQ contract is capped at $500,000 per contract term, with no guaranteed project assignments. Successful providers must maintain various insurance coverages, including professional liability, workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and cyber/privacy liability, with specified minimum coverage limits. Providers will be required to comply with state regulations, including criminal background checks, cybersecurity training, and e-verify requirements. Payments will be made monthly based on services performed, with a maximum fee not to exceed $750,000 for each two-year term. Prospective vendors must also complete a Texas Identification Number application and provide detailed information about their organizational structure, personnel, and professional qualifications.