Guarantee Government Bids & RFPs

Construction is anticipated to take place between summer 2027 and summer 2028. The schedule states anticipated construction start/finish june/july 2027/july 2028.

Selection is based on a combination of qualifications and costs that represent the best overall value to the state, with qualifications given 70 of the value of the weighted criteria and fees for the fee proposal given 30.

Minimum requirements include not previously terminated by the state for nonperformance, in the same business under the same name for the last two (2) years, and demonstrated specific contracting experience in projects of similar scope and complexity for at least two (2) projects each in excess of 5,000,000 construction cost.

A mandatory presubmission conference and site tour is scheduled for November 5, 2026, and firms preparing submittals must attend and sign-in to have their submittals accepted.

Late submittals will be rejected, as late submittals shall not be evaluated. Also, firms failing to meet the minimum required qualifications will not receive further consideration.

The estimated project cost is $8,000,000 as stated in the notice.

Proposals must be submitted by the deadline for guaranteed consideration. The deadline for vendors to submit proposals is November 20, 2026. deadline for vendors to submit proposals: november 20, 2026

Cost of eligible services will be the highest valued criterion in the evaluation process. cost of eligible services will be the highest valued criterion in the evaluation process

Service providers must submit their SPIN as part of the proposal. the service provider should submit its spin as part of the proposal

Proposals may be disqualified for unauthorized contact, late submission, not meeting service requirements, used items, lack of definitive costs, or AI-generated solutions. unauthorized service provider contact with applicant and proposal submitted after the bid due date

The contractor shall complete the entire work ready for use not later than 550 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed. complete the entire work ready for use not later than 550 calendar days for the base bid.

Payments will be made upon receipt and certification of the invoice in accordance with the appropriate payment clause. payments will be made upon receipt and certification of the invoice in accordance with the appropriate payment clause.

There is a guarantee period of service for one year after completion and acceptance. there is a guarantee period of service for a period of one 1 year after completion and acceptance of the elevators.

The award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. the va will make the award based on the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for nonprice factors.

Offerors must be registered in SAM and VetBiz by the proposal due date. all contractors and joint ventures must be registered in sam and vetbiz by the proposal due date in order to be eligible for award.

Liquidated damages are not applicable for this project. liquidated damages: yes or x no reference contract clause **** amount per day: na

A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST. the site visit is scheduled wednesday, august 5, 2026 at 10: 00am cst.

All questions pertaining to this project are due by 8/12/2026 by 6pm CST. all questions pertaining to this project are due by **** by 6pm cst.

Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount may cause rejection of the bid. failure to furnish a bid guarantee, in the proper form and amount, by the deadline established for submitting offers, may be cause for rejection of the offer.

The estimated construction magnitude is between $500,**** and $1,000,****. estimate of construction magnitude for this project is 500, **** to 1, 000, ****.