RFQ D/B - Design-Build for Maintenance, Archeology and Retail (MAR) Complex at San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site

Pursuant to Texas Government Code 2254.004, the Texas Historical Commission (THC) is seeking expressions of interest and Statements of Qualifications from qualified individuals or firms to provide Design-Build services to design and construct a Maintenance, Archeology and Retail Complex at the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site located in Austin County, Texas in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The Historic Sites Division of the Texas Historical Commission wishes to contract for Design-Build services with a qualified individual or firm for the design and construction of a Maintenance, Archeology and Retail Complex at the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site. The site address is 202 2nd Street, San Felipe, Texas 77473. The project description and the drawings attached as Exhibit D to this RFQ shall comprise the Project Criteria Documents for the resultant Design-Build Contract. The Construction Cost Limitation for the project is $1,500,000. Commemorating the location where, in 1823, Stephen F. Austin established a headquarters for his colony in Mexican Texas, San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site shares the stories of early settlers in the region. Today, visitors can walk in the footsteps of these early pioneers at what was the social, economic, and political center of American immigration to Texas before independence. San Felipe de Austin didn't survive the war for Texas independence - it was burned by its own residents as they evacuated during the Runaway Scrape of 1836. The site consists of a museum, numerous reconstructed log buildings, and a memorial to Stephen F. Austin. The proposed project will include the construction of three new buildings along with associated utilities, roads and parking. These structures will expand the capacity of the site to conduct maintenance, administer the system-wide retail program, and catalog and curate artifacts that are recovered during ongoing archeological investigations. The THC staff headquartered in Austin has worked with the site staff headquartered at the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site to define at a schematic level the desired characteristics of the project - location, building type, approximate square footage, adjacencies, staff and visitor flow, parking and delivery configuration, etc. This information is reflected in the conceptual drawings included in this RFQ as Exhibit D. The descriptions below help to further clarify the design intent. However, it is expected that the design phase of this project conducted by the selected Design/Build Contractor will result in changes to these designs to improve function or aesthetics, meet building codes, address budget and constructability issues, etc. It will be the responsibility of the selected firm to conduct the necessary code research to ensure that all structures meet applicable codes in every respect, and that required safety systems are properly installed, inspected, and certified. Maintenance Building - This will be a pre-engineered metal building enclosing approximately 2,000 square feet, along with a 1,500 square foot attached open carport. The main volume of the building will house a small workshop space and a storage room. The area above these two rooms will be a storage mezzanine and should be structured as such. The interior walls will be finished with 3/4 " exterior grade plywood from the floor up to 8 feet to allow attachment of shelving units, hooks, etc. The building will require electricity, data, phone, and domestic water, but no sewer. This building will be insulated (walls and roof) and will be ventilated with through-wall fans but not otherwise conditioned. Hose bibbs will be located on exterior walls for maintenance use. Interior lighting will be provided by LED fixtures. Archeology Building - This will be a pre-engineered metal building enclosing approximately 3,000 square feet. It will contain a public lobby, restrooms with showers, an artifact processing lab, a collections storage vault, two lodging rooms with full bathrooms, and various support spaces and circulation areas. Interior finishes will be typical of an office building - painted gypboard walls, suspended acoustical ceilings, polished concrete floors, wood doors in hollow metal frames, exterior aluminum storefront systems, etc. The building will require electricity, data, phone, domestic water, and a septic system. The majority of the building will be conventionally insulated for human comfort, but the collections storage vault will require high R-value insulation and enhanced air and vapor sealing. Likewise, the majority of the building will be conditioned for human comfort, but the collections storage vault will require specialized HVAC that maintains a narrow range of temperature and relative humidity. Interior lighting will be provided by LED fixtures. Retail Building - This building is conceived to be a prefabricated modular building of approximately 1,500 square feet (24' x 64') that would be delivered to the site and placed on an appropriate foundation/anchorage. Once placed, a steel or aluminum ramp and landing system will be installed to provide disabled access. The building will include offices, storage space, and employee restrooms. The building will require electricity, data, phone, domestic water, and a septic system. The site work includes: . Concrete roads and driveways to serve the new structures. The combination of roads and drives must provide fire truck access as required by the State Fire Marshal's Office. . Underground utilities as needed including, but not limited to, septic systems, electrical distribution from transformer to buildings, and domestic water supply to buildings. . Dumpster pad with enclosure . RV pads with electrical connections . A dump station for RVs . Motorized entrance gate Deadline for Submission of Questions in Writing April 21, 2023, by 5:00 PM CT Deadline for courtesy review of HSP April 23, 2023, by 5:00 PM CT Official Response to Questions Posted as addendum to the ESBD May 2, 2023 RFQ Evaluations May 30-31, 2023 Interviews (optional) June 6-7, 2023 Expected Notice of Intent to Award June 13, 2023 Expected Contract Start Date TBD All inquiries shall be submitted in writing to Christi Duve at christi.duve@thc.texas.gov All written inquiries will result in written responses posted to the ESBD HUB SUBCONTRACTING PLAN is required to be submitted with your response at the time of opening or your response will be considered disqualified. a) The HSP is required by Chapter 2161 of the Texas Government Code and by Title 34, Chapter 20, Subchapter D, Sections 20.f the Texas Administrative Code. This package must be submitted with your proposal, or the proposal will be disqualified. THC will offer a pre-submittal review of HSPs. Please see the Schedule of Events for submittal date for this review. Upon submittal of response, all HSPs will be reviewed for responsiveness. THC's HUB Coordinator is Michael Gibbons and can be reached at michael.gibbons@thc.texas.gov or 512.936.4198. b) Each Respondent must document a Good Faith Effort to meet the agency's HUB goals for this solicitation by completing one of the following for the planned subcontracting needs: A) Using strictly HUBs for all subcontracting needs, B) Meeting stated agency goal for HUB subcontracted needs using both HUB and Non-HUB respondents, C) Performing "Traditional Good Faith Effort" of notifying two minority/women trade organizations and soliciting bids from three HUBs for each subcontracting opportunity, and allowing seven business days for response, or D) Electing to self-perform the Contract (performing all work with own materials and labor) . Late responses will not be accepted.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Construction Facilities, Field Offices and Sheds, Sanitary Facilities, Construction Aids, Temporary Scaffolding and Platforms.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Forming, Concrete Accessories, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Structural Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Structural Steel Framing, Structural Steel for Buildings, Steel Joist Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Sheet Metal Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers, Built-Up Bituminous Roofing, Flashing and Sheet Metal, Joint Sealants.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Metal Frames, Metal Doors, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Special Function Doors, Cold Storage Doors, Panel Doors, Sectional Doors, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances and Storefronts, Entrances, Automatic Entrances, Sliding Automatic Entrances, Windows, Door Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting and Coating, Painting, Exterior Painting, Interior Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Telephone Specialties, Compartments and Cubicles, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Assemblies, Metal Storage Shelving, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Parking Control Equipment, Loading Dock Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Casework, Rugs and Mats, Office Furniture, Site Furnishings, Trash and Litter Receptacles.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Commercial Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), HVAC Insulation, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Parking Lighting, Area Lighting, Site Lighting, Flood Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Access Control, Electronic Surveillance, Video Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.