Commissioning Services for TJJD New Detention Facilities

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DESCRIPTION

906-08

Automation; Controls; Instrumentation, Architectural Services.

906-10

Buildings, Architectural Services

906-26

Electronics, Architectural Services

906-27

Energy Management, Architectural Services.

906-29

Environmental and Energy, Architectural Services

906-30

Fire Protection, Architectural Services

906-38

General Construction, Architectural Services

906-44

Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning Architectural Services

906-78

Security Systems – Architectural

906-84

Telecommunications Systems, Telephone, Cellular, Radio, etc., Architectural Services

907-83

Testing Services

911-18

C.I.P., Construction Testing

912-75

Quality Control Testing Services for Construction

914-50

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

918-25

Compliance Consulting, American Disabilities Act (ADA)

921-10

Plumbing Engineering Services

925-07

Air Conditioning, Heating and Ventilating Engineering

925-22

Control Systems Engineering

925-31

Electrical Engineering including Cogeneration Design Services

925-34

Energy Management Engineering

925-35

Environmental Engineering

925-39

Fire Protection Engineering

925-67

Mechanical Engineering

925-84

Security Systems; Intruder and Smoke Detection Engineering

925-92

Value Engineering and Value Analysis, Engineering

925-97

Water Supply, Treatment, and Distribution Engineering

926-93

Electrical Engineering including Cogeneration Design Services

992-15

Air Quality Monitoring Equipment Testing and Calibration Services

992-39

Electrical Systems Testing Services

992-47

HVAC System Testing, Balancing and Troubleshooting Services

992-55

Miscellaneous Testing and Calibration Services

SCOPE: Inaccordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254,Subchapter A, Professional Services, and Rules and Procedures adopted by theTexas Facilities Commission (TFC), TFC is requesting submittal ofqualifications to provide whole building enhanced commissioning for Project #43-24-2558,to construct two new detention facilities and a total of 200 beds combined thatcreate secure, rehabilitative environments for youth offenders. Thesefacilities will be strategically located in urban areas to enhanceaccessibility and community integration and will be located in the followingareas: Ellis County and Brazoria County.

CONTRACT TERM: It is the intention of TFC to award aContract for whole building enhanced commissioning services for the term of theproject. Services undertaken pursuant to this RFQ will be required to commencewithin ten (10) calendar days of delivery of a Notice to Proceed. Thepreliminary/targeted cumulative Pre-Construction period is estimated to be 195calendar days and the cumulative Construction period is 711 calendar days.

1) PROJECTDESCRIPTION: Thisproject involves the design and construction of two advanced juvenile justicefacilities for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). With a budget of$200 million, the project aims to modernize the juvenile detention system inTexas by creating secure, rehabilitative environments for youth offenders.These facilities will be strategically located in urban areas to enhanceaccessibility and community integration in two of the following market areas:Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and/or San Antonio.

Theprimary objectives of the project include the modernization of facilities withcutting-edge security and rehabilitative technologies, the creation ofspecialized care environments for youth with severe mental health issues andviolent behaviors, and the integration of the facilities within urban settingsto maintain proximity to families and provide employment opportunities forstaff. Sustainability will be a key focus, with the incorporation ofeco-friendly design principles to minimize environmental impact and promoteenergy efficiency.

Thefacilities will feature therapeutic spaces, including therapy rooms, counselingoffices, and group session areas to support mental health and rehabilitation. Educationalfacilities such as classrooms, vocational training centers, and libraries willprovide comprehensive educational opportunities and skill development for theyouth. Recreational areas, both indoor and outdoor, will be included toencourage physical activity and social interaction. Secure yet comfortableresidential units will be designed to ensure the safety of residents and staffwhile minimizing an institutional atmosphere. Advanced security infrastructure,including surveillance systems and controlled access points, will maintainorder and safety within the facilities.

Theselected sites will prioritize accessibility via public transportation andmajor roadways to facilitate family visits and staff commutes. Community impactconsiderations will involve engaging with local communities to addressconcerns, integrate the facilities into the urban fabric, and create localemployment and community program opportunities. Environmental assessments willbe conducted to ensure minimal disruption to local ecosystems and compliancewith state and federal regulations.

Thisproject represents a significant investment in Texas' juvenile justice system,aiming to create facilities that not only detain but also rehabilitate andeducate youth offenders. Through careful planning, innovative design, andcommunity collaboration, these new facilities will set a new standard forjuvenile justice architecture in Texas.

STATEMENT OF WORK

2) Thisproject involves the design and construction of two advanced juvenile justicefacilities for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). With a budget of$200 million, the project aims to modernize the juvenile detention system inTexas by creating secure, rehabilitative environments for youth offenders.These facilities will be strategically located in urban areas to enhanceaccessibility and community integration in two of the following market areas:Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and/or San Antonio.

Theprimary objectives of the project include the modernization of facilities withcutting-edge security and rehabilitative technologies, the creation ofspecialized care environments for youth with severe mental health issues andviolent behaviors, and the integration of the facilities within urban settingsto maintain proximity to families and provide employment opportunities forstaff. Sustainability will be a key focus, with the incorporation ofeco-friendly design principles to minimize environmental impact and promoteenergy efficiency.

Thefacilities will feature therapeutic spaces, including therapy rooms, counselingoffices, and group session areas to support mental health and rehabilitation. Educationalfacilities such as classrooms, vocational training centers, and libraries willprovide comprehensive educational opportunities and skill development for theyouth. Recreational areas, both indoor and outdoor, will be included toencourage physical activity and social interaction. Secure yet comfortableresidential units will be designed to ensure the safety of residents and staffwhile minimizing an institutional atmosphere. Advanced security infrastructure,including surveillance systems and controlled access points, will maintainorder and safety within the facilities.

Theselected sites will prioritize accessibility via public transportation andmajor roadways to facilitate family visits and staff commutes. Community impactconsiderations will involve engaging with local communities to addressconcerns, integrate the facilities into the urban fabric, and create localemployment and community program opportunities. Environmental assessments willbe conducted to ensure minimal disruption to local ecosystems and compliancewith state and federal regulations.

Thisproject represents a significant investment in Texas' juvenile justice system,aiming to create facilities that not only detain but also rehabilitate andeducate youth offenders. Through careful planning, innovative design, andcommunity collaboration, these new facilities will set a new standard forjuvenile justice architecture in Texas.

MANDATORY PRE-SUBMITTAL TELECONFERENCES: Themandatory pre-submittal conferences will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at10:00 AM and Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Pre-registration is required to participatein the teleconference. Respondents must have an employee of their firmattend at least one (1) of the two (2) scheduled pre-submittal teleconferences.TFC shall reject submittals submitted by firms that did not attend one of themandatory pre-submittal conferences.

TFC is using the eProcurement system Bonfire. Respondents must register for a Bonfireaccount (No Charge) to submit a response. Respondents must submit their responses/submittals at the followinglink: https://tfcstate.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/189007

EVENT

DATE

Issue RFQ

6/2/2025

Mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference

6/18/2025

Wednesday, 10:00 AM

(OR)

Mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference

6/19/2025

Thursday, 10:00 AM

Deadline for Submission of Questions

6/24/2025

Deadline for Submission of Qualifications & HSP

7/01/2025

Tuesday @ 3:00 PM

Notification to Interview

7/11/2025

If Interviews are NOT required by TFC

Award by Commission

8/21/2025

Execute Contract

9/22/2025

If Interviews are required by TFC

Interviews of short-listed firms

7/23/2025

Award by Commission

8/21/2025

Execute Contract

9/22/2025

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ)is posted on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) located on the TexasComptroller of Public Accounts’ web page located at

https://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbddetails/view/0004553

This website will have the most currentinformation during the solicitation.