RFQ a/e

The state of Texas, specifically Denton County and Denton City, has posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural and Engineering (A/E) services. The Denton County Mental Health and Mental Retardation (DCMHMR) Center is seeking to design an additional square footage/workspace at their existing location in Denton, Texas. The estimated project budget is $750,000, which includes construction costs, design fees, and administrative expenses. The construction documents must be prepared by an architect and professional engineer registered in the State of Texas. The RFQ requires respondents to provide background information, a brief history of the prime firm and consultants, statements on the availability and commitment of assigned personnel, a list of similar projects with references, and evidence of required professional and educational qualifications, insurance coverage, and other eligibility criteria. The Center plans to evaluate proposals based on criteria such as the Prime A/E Firm's history and past performance, ability to meet the established schedule, competence and qualifications, and references. The deadline for submitting responses to the RFQ is January 2, 2024, at 3:00 pm CST.

The RFQ states that the Center is exempt from state and local sales tax and federal excise tax, and that it will make a good faith effort to contract with Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs). The amendment to the RFQ extends the deadline for respondents to submit questions to December 26th, 2023, at 3:00 pm CST and the proposal submission deadline to January 2, 2024, at 3:00 pm CST. The anticipated award notification is scheduled for January 15th, 2024, with the contract anticipated to begin on January 22nd, 2024. The RFQ does not provide any additional details regarding pricing terms, incumbents, funding requirements, or other salient information related to the contract opportunity.