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. 24-001-EPC, Water Improvements at El Paso Psychiatric Center (the “Project”), in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Solicitation.

Project Location, Summary, and Budget

Project Location:

El Paso Psychiatric Center

4615 Alameda Ave.

El Paso, TX, 79905

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

Work consists of the construction of an additional domestic water service line to the El Paso Psychiatric Hospital (4615 Alameda Ave., El Paso, Texas) in order to meet International Plumbing Code standards. The new service line will connect to an existing 8-inch water line that runs along Boll Place. The service tap and service water line up to the meter will be installed by El Paso Water. The Contractor will be responsible for continuing service line from the meter to the final connection inside the building as shown on project drawings. In addition, El Paso Water will install an additional valve on the existing water main on Boll Pl.

The awarded Contractor is responsible for coordination of work to be performed by El Paso Water in accordance with project schedule requirements.

For complete Project information, refer to Attachments H-1 and H-2 to Exhibit C, Project Drawings and Specifications.

Project Estimate: The approximate cost for construction of the Project is $300,000.00.

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

March 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time

Please register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1499428649253503578

Pre-Proposal Webinar #2

March 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time

Please register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9121851282926943323

After registering, a confirmation email will be sent containing information about joining the webinar.

Mandatory Facility Site Visit and Walk Through Logistical Information

All Respondents are required to attend one Facility Site Visit as specified in Section 2.2 (Schedule of Events). Failure to attend in person will result in the disqualification of a Respondent. Proposals received from Respondents not listed on the attendance log will not be considered. Potential Respondents must be prepared to complete one of the scheduled tours; additional tours will not be offered.

Site Visit no. 1: March 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time

Pre-registration is requested to allow for space accommodations.

Please register for the site visit at: https://forms.office.com/r/LTztRrKn2H

Site Visit no. 2: March 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time

Pre-registration is requested to allow for space accommodations.

Please register for the site visit at: https://forms.office.com/r/mTFVHzUA3r

Refer to Section 2.1 (Project Location, Summary, and Budget), of the RFP, for a physical address of Project location. Parking is in the north of El Paso Psychiatric Center building, between Boll Pl and Alberta Ave as shown in Exhibit H, Site Visit Location. The meeting place is in the front of the storage containers in Boll Pl.

Schedule of Events

Event

Date/Time

Issuance of the RFP (Date of Release)

February 24, 2026

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Webinar#1

March 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time

OR

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Webinar#2

March 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time

Mandatory Site Visit #1

March 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time

Mandatory Site Visit #2

March 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time

Deadline for Submitting Questions

March 16, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Central Time

Deadline for Courtesy HSP Review

March 20, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Deadline for Submission of Proposals

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

April 7, 2026, by 10:30 a.m. Central Time

Deadline for Submission of HSP

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

April 8, 2026, 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/7240355990360705630. Respondents’ pricing information will be sent by email to all respondents and attendees of the public opening.

April 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Anticipated Notice of Award

July 1, 2026

Anticipated Contract Start Date

August 1, 2026