Introduction

The Health and HumanServices Commission (“Owner”), forand on behalf of its Health and Specialty Care System Division (“HSCS”), is soliciting CompetitiveSealed Proposals (“Proposals”) forselection of a General Contractor (“Contractor”)to provide general construction and construction administration services to theOwner for Project No. 24-108-LFL, Fire Sprinkler System Upgradesat Lufkin State Supported Living Center (the “Project”), inaccordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Solicitation.

Project Location, Summary, and Budget

Project Location:

LufkinState Supported Living Center

6844US-69

Pollok,TX 75969

Project Summary: The Scope of Work includes, but is not limited to,the following:

Providecomplete and operational fire protection systems. The systems shall bedesigned, fabricated, installed, coordinated, tested and placed into service inaccordance with the applicable codes and standards listed on the drawings,local authority requirements and the contract documents.

Thegeneral scope of work shall consist of the following for all areas of theproject:

Building529 – provide NFPA 13D Fire Sprinkler systems to protect the entire building.

Building552 – provide NFPA 13 Sprinkler Protection at the existing freezers.

Forcomplete Project information, refer to Attachment H-1, Project Drawings andAttachment H-2, Project Specifications, to Exhibit C.

Project Estimate: The approximate cost for construction of the Projectis $324,045.00.

Optional Pre-Proposal Webinar

HHSCwill conduct one (1) optional pre-proposal webinar that will be held at thedate and time described below. Attendance at the pre-proposal webinar isoptional.

August 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Please register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5476242355773538653

Afterregistering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information aboutjoining the webinar.

Mandatory Facility Site Visit andWalk Through Logistical Information

AllRespondents are required to attend one Facility Site Visit as specified inSection 2.2 (Schedule of Events). Failure to attend in person will result in thedisqualification of a Respondent. Proposals received from Respondents notlisted on the attendance log will not be considered. Potential Respondents mustbe prepared to complete one of the scheduled tours; additional tours will notbe offered.

Site Visit No. 1:

August 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Pre-registration is requested to allow forspace accommodations.

Please register for the site visit at: https://forms.office.com/r/hdzvxcd627

Site Visit No. 2:

August 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time

Pre-registration is requested to allow for spaceaccommodations.

Please register for the site visit at: https://forms.office.com/r/kwtzS4wXxe

Sitevisit attendees will follow signage and enter through the main gate of thefacility to check in at the guard shack. Attendees will be then directed topark in the maintenance parking lot.

Schedule of Events

Event

Date/Time

Issuance of the RFP (Date of Release)

August 4, 2025

Optional Pre-Proposal Webinar

August 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Mandatory Site Visit #1

August 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Mandatory Site Visit #2

August 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time

Deadline for Submitting Questions

August 15, 2025, by 3:00 p.m. Central Time

Deadline for Courtesy HSP Review

August 20, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Deadline for Submission of Proposals

(Note: Proposals MUST be received by Owner by the deadline.)

September 4, 2025, by 10:30 a.m. Central Time

Deadline for Submission of HSP

(Note: HSPs MUST be received by Owner by the deadline.)

September 5, 2025, by 10:30 a.m. Central Time

Opening of Proposals - Proposals will be publicly opened by Webinar at the date and time specified. Webinar Link is: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7437332394586489693Respondents’ pricing information will be sent by email to all respondents and attendees of the public opening.

September 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time

Anticipated Notice of Award

November 5, 2025

Anticipated Contract Start Date

December 5, 2025