Grimes County Design Build Services for Law Enforcement Center Expansion - Contract # 274211
- Due
- Dec 12, 2026
- 45 days left
- 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 via expansion/renovation or 192 to 384 additional beds via new construction. The facility will remain operational throughout construction, requiring a phased approach with careful coordination of detention systems, security improvements, architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and site utilities. Submission deadline is December 12, 2026, with a non-mandatory site visit on December 3, 2026. Evaluation is based on experience, work performance, and capacity to perform.
Design-build services, Pre-construction services, Phased construction management, GMP proposal, Pricing line-item sheet
Experience 60, Work Performance 25, Capacity to Perform 15
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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 via expansion/renovation or 192 to 384 additional beds via new construction. The facility will remain operational throughout construction, requiring a phased approach with careful coordination of detention systems, security improvements, architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and site utilities. Submission deadline is December 12, 2026, with a non-mandatory site visit on December 3, 2026. Evaluation is based on experience, work performance, and capacity to perform.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Experience 60
- Work Performance 25
- Capacity to Perform 15
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Design-build services
- Pre-construction services
- Phased construction management
- GMP proposal
- Pricing line-item sheet
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Brief 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 Form CIQ
- Certification Regarding Lobbying- Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- Resumes
- Organization chart
- Project experience information
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Anderson, TX
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 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Design-build services, Pre-construction services, Phased construction management, GMP proposal, Pricing line-item sheet. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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, Work Performance 25, Capacity to Perform 15" 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 12, 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: Brief cover letter, Statement of available bonding capacity, Completed AIA A305 including financial statements, Current certificate of insurance for professional liability, Statement of Conflicts of I. 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, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.