Grimes County - Design Build Services for Grimes County Law Enforcement Center Expansion - Contract # 274211
Grimes CountyCounty · Grimes County, TX- Due
- Dec 14, 2026
- 47 days left
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Primary contact
- Danya Lewis
- (936) 873-4452
The 30-second brief
Grimes County is seeking a qualified Design-Build team for the expansion, renovation, and/or new construction of the Grimes County Law Enforcement Center located at 382 FM 149, Anderson, Texas 77830. The project aims to increase inmate housing capacity, providing approximately 81 to 273 additional beds for renovation/expansion or 192 to 384 additional beds for new construction. The facility will remain operational throughout construction, requiring phased construction, secure separation of inmates, staff, contractors, and the public, utility coordination, and operational continuity planning. The scope encompasses architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life-safety, detention equipment, electronic security and access control, communications, surveillance, and site utilities. Submission deadline is December 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and questions are due by December 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
Experience (60 max points), Work Performance (25 max points), Capacity to Perform (15 max points)
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Summary
Grimes County is seeking a qualified Design-Build team for the expansion, renovation, and/or new construction of the Grimes County Law Enforcement Center located at 382 FM 149, Anderson, Texas 77830.
The project aims to increase inmate housing capacity, providing approximately 81 to 273 additional beds for renovation/expansion or 192 to 384 additional beds for new construction. The facility will remain operational throughout construction, requiring phased construction, secure separation of inmates, staff, contractors, and the public, utility coordination, and operational continuity planning. The scope encompasses architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life-safety, detention equipment, electronic security and access control, communications, surveillance, and site utilities. Submission deadline is December 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and questions are due by December 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Experience (60 max points)
- Work Performance (25 max points)
- Capacity to Perform (15 max points)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Cover letter
- Statement of available bonding capacity
- Completed AIA A305 including financial statements
- Current certificate of insurance for professional liability
- Statement of Conflicts of Interest
- Form Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
- Certification Regarding Lobbying - Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- Submit to
- [email protected] or Grimes County Auditor’s Office, 270 FM 149 W Anderson, TX 77830
- Scope location
- Anderson, Texas
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Grimes County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 14, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] or Grimes County Auditor’s Office, 270 FM 149 W Anderson, TX 77830. For questions, contact Danya Lewis.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Grimes County in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Danya Lewis at (936) 873-4452. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Experience (60 max points), Work Performance (25 max points), Capacity to Perform (15 max points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Grimes County?
All active and historical solicitations from Grimes County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Grimes County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 14, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover letter, Statement of available bonding capacity, Completed AIA A305 including financial statements, Current certificate of insurance for professional liability, Statement of Conflicts of Interes. Review the full document from Grimes County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Anderson, Texas. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.