Introduction

The Health and Human Services Commission (“Owner”), for and on behalf of its Health and Specialty Care System Division (“HSCS”), is soliciting Competitive Sealed Proposals (“Proposals”) for selection of a General Contractor (“Contractor”) to provide general construction and construction administration services to the Owner for Project No. 25-004-TSH, Building 518 Fence at Terrell State Hospital (the “Project”), in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Solicitation.

Project Location, Summary, and Budget

Project Location:

Terrell State Hospital

1200 E Brin St., Building 518

Terrell, TX 75160

Project Summary: The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Demolition of existing fencing and site facilities, and new construction of security fencing and other work indicated in the Contract Document.

For complete project information, refer to Attachment H-1 Project Drawings and Attachment H-2 Project Manual.

Project Estimate: The approximate cost for construction of the Project is $800,000.00.

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Webinars

HHSC will conduct two mandatory pre-proposal webinars that will be held at the dates and times described below. Attendance at one (1) pre-proposal webinar is mandatory.

Pre-Proposal Webinar #1

November 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time

Please register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1126414928852459608

Pre-Proposal Webinar #2

November 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time

Please register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1466533457742259293

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Optional Facility Site Visit and Walk Through Logistical Information

HHSC will conduct one (1) optional site visit that will be held at the date and time described below. Attendance is optional.

Site Visit:

November 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time

Pre-registration is requested to allow for space accommodation.

Please register for the site visit at: https://forms.office.com/r/aHXvHhNKR2

Refer to Section 2.1 (Project Location, Summary, and Budget), of the RFP, for a physical address of Project location.

See Exhibit H, Visitor Instructions and Site Plan for more information.

Schedule of Events

Event

Date/Time

Issuance of the RFP (Date of Release)

October 24, 2025

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Webinar#1

November 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Webinar#2

November 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time

Optional Site Visit

November 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time

Deadline for Submitting Questions

November 7, 2025, by 3:00 p.m. Central Time

Deadline for Courtesy HSP Review

November 17, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Deadline for Submission of Proposals

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

December 17, 2025, by 10:30 a.m. Central Time

Deadline for Submission of HSP

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

December 18, 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/4311652835519745113. Respondents’ pricing information will be sent by email to all respondents and attendees of the public opening.

December 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time

Anticipated Notice of Award

April 2, 2026

Anticipated Contract Start Date

May 2, 2026