This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for general contractor services for fire alarm upgrades at the Austin State Supported Living Center. The project involves the installation of a new fire alarm system and demolition of the old system. Proposals are due by Monday, May 11, 2026, at 10:30 a. m. Central Time. Two mandatory preproposal webinars will be held on April 17 and April 22, 2026. An optional site visit is scheduled for April 24, 2026. The contract will be a fixed-price contract. Respondents must meet minimum qualifications, including being in business for at least five years and providing a letter of intent from a surety company. Proposals will be evaluated based on relevant construction services ability and experience (30%), quality and safety programs (5%), proposed methodology (25%), and pricing (40%). A security bond of not less than 5% of the largest possible total proposed cost is required. All communications must be directed to the sole point of contact, Colin Gresham.
The deadline for submission of proposals is Monday, May 11, 2026, by 10:30 a. m. Central Time. The bid notice states: deadline for submission of proposals: monday, may 11, 2026 by 10: 30 a. m. central time.
The bid notice states that the owner will select the proposal that offers the best value for the agency based on the published selection criteria. The bid notice states: he owner will select the proposal that offers the best value for the agency based on the published selection criteria and on its evaluation ranking.
Respondents must have been in business for a minimum of five years, or the principals/owners must have a minimum of five years of ownership/executive management experience in a previous company that provided construction services of similar scope and complexity. The bid notice states: espondent must: . . . have been in business for a minimum of five years, or the principalsowners must have a minimum of five years ownershipexecutive management experience in a previous company that provided construction services of similar scope and complexity.
An optional site visit will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 1:00 p. m. Central Time. The bid notice states: optional site visit: friday, april 24, 2026 at 1:00 p. m. central time.
The deadline for submitting questions is Tuesday, April 28, 2026, by 12:00 p. m. Central Time. The bid notice states: deadline for submitting questions tuesday, april 28, 2026 by 12:00 p. m. central time.
The approximate cost for construction of the project is $280,****. The bid notice states: project estimate: the approximate cost for construction of the project is 280, ****.