RFQ_Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) - Full Remodel FAC 21

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Design/Build contractor for a comprehensive renovation of the Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) General-Purpose Classroom 21, issued as a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The project involves a full remodel of an auditorium classroom, including new HVAC systems, electrical upgrades, audiovisual improvements, fixed seating replacement, and accessibility enhancements, potentially involving demolition and abatement work. Contractors will be evaluated across ten detailed criteria totaling 95 possible points, with major assessment areas including team qualifications (20 points), design/build services capability (10 points), past project performance (10 points), budget and cost control (15 points), and schedule management (10 points). The solicitation follows a three-step selection process involving initial qualifications review, request for proposals from top-ranked respondents, and final interviews. Key dates include a pre-submittal conference on April 29, 2025 via Zoom, with qualifications due on May 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST. The construction cost range is between $5,750,000 and $6,250,000, with a projected timeline from Notice to Proceed in August 2025 to Substantial Completion in April 2027.

The procurement includes a mandatory Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan, with a specific 32.9% goal for special trade construction categories. The HUB program aims to increase contract opportunities for businesses owned by minorities, service-disabled veterans, and women, requiring prime contractors to provide notice to Texas certified HUB vendors and trade organizations with at least seven working days for response. Respondents must submit comprehensive documentation including financial information, bonding capacity, team resumes, project references, safety records, and cost estimating methods. Monthly compliance reports will be required to track HUB subcontractor engagement, and failure to submit a complete HUB Subcontracting Plan may result in the bid being considered non-responsive. The project emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and accessibility, with the Provost seeking to transform the classroom into an interdisciplinary learning hub. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in design-build methodologies, cost control, scheduling, and quality assurance, with a focus on creating a flexible, modern learning environment that supports cutting-edge teaching methods.