Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #0008881
Construction Services for DPS Florence Tactical Training Center K-9 Kennel
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
May 13, 2026
Identifier
0008881
NAICS
236220
This opportunity seeks qualified construction firms for the Texas Facilities Commission's (TFC) Department of Public Safety Florence Tactical Training Center K-9 Kennel project. - Government Buyer: - Texas Facilities Commission (TFC), on behalf of the Department of Public Safety - General Counsel Division involved in contract administration - Project Scope: - Prime construction services for a new K-9 kennel facility at the DPS Florence Tactical Training Center - Includes all materials, equipment, labor, site preparation, scheduling, safety planning, and coordination with architects and subcontractors - Project drawings and specifications prepared by Parkhill Smith and Cooper and TFC - Products/Services Requested: - Construction of a canine kennel facility (Project #22-016-2540, RFP #0008881) - Pre-construction and construction phase services, including site familiarization, safety planning, procurement coordination, and final completion - Notable Requirements: - Estimated construction budget: $2,820,000 - Construction must begin within 14 days of Notice to Proceed and be completed within 300 calendar days - Strict compliance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2269, Subchapter D - Mandatory Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan - Payment and performance bonds required - Liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion - Access to project drawings requires a signed confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement - Compliance with criminal background checks, insurance, and state funding contingencies - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation documents.
Description
The Texas Facilities Commission is soliciting proposals for prime construction services for the Department of Public Safety's Florence Tactical Training Center K-9 Kennel project (Project #22-016-2540). The estimated construction budget is approximately $2,820,000. Construction is required to commence within 14 days of the Notice to Proceed, with a projected construction period of 300 days. The solicitation includes mandatory pre-submittal teleconferences, an optional site visit, and requires a confidentiality agreement for access to drawings.